Removing lead from bore

[orionengnr]

Read rc's post #23.

I ordered a Lewis Lead Remover several years ago (when I started handloading lead for my .45LC), but while waiting for it to be delivered, I read about the Chore-Boy strands wrapped around a bore brush.

I tried that, and when the Lewis Lead Remover arrived, it sat in its box. It is still sitting in its box, unused, five (or more) years later. If I ever need it, I know where it is.

I also tried the peroxide/vinegar mix (once, long ago) but found that the potential negatives outweighed the positives (by far).

FWIW, I use Ed's Red as a CLP. Works just fine. I shoot nothing but my lead handloads through my handguns. No problems with cleaning.

 

[gonoles_1980]

SlamFire1 I've read that in other places...

using jacketed bullets to help with the leading problem. That was going to be the plan with my .357, I have some light loads that are lead, was going to shot 50 of them, then follow up with 25 jacketed bullets.