il.bill
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When loading uncoated lead bullets I always use a paper towel to wipe off the bullet after seating to remove any shaved lead and/or smeared waxy lube with the goal of keeping my crimping die clean. Then after crimping I give the bullet and end of case a quick couple of turns in some 0-0-0-0 steel wool.
I learned the steel wool move from a buddy who gained much of his reloading experience while serving with the Israeli Defense Forces. It makes for a shiny end product and I figured I was being as nice as I could to the inside of my barrels. While doing the final 'wipe' on some .45 Colt today I had a thought out of the blue: am I running the risk of actually leaving steel particles from the wool embedded in my lead bullets and then possibly scratching the bore on the way out the barrel?
Hey - it is the 4th of July weekend and I have nothing else to worry about with my time off work, but am I simply over thinking this issue? Please chime in with your opinions about my new 'concern'. Do I keep 'shining them up' or forget the steel wool treatment and just do my final wipe with a paper towel?
I learned the steel wool move from a buddy who gained much of his reloading experience while serving with the Israeli Defense Forces. It makes for a shiny end product and I figured I was being as nice as I could to the inside of my barrels. While doing the final 'wipe' on some .45 Colt today I had a thought out of the blue: am I running the risk of actually leaving steel particles from the wool embedded in my lead bullets and then possibly scratching the bore on the way out the barrel?
Hey - it is the 4th of July weekend and I have nothing else to worry about with my time off work, but am I simply over thinking this issue? Please chime in with your opinions about my new 'concern'. Do I keep 'shining them up' or forget the steel wool treatment and just do my final wipe with a paper towel?