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MemberNorth Messico (Tucson)Posts: 33 Member
Removing leading

I was testing some new loads in my .45 Colt rifle and either had a too-small cast bullet or too much velocity, or both. Anyway, the accuracy went from 1" groups to a 3-foot pattern after about 15 shots. Now I have to "get the lead out." Any suggestions for lead removal that don't involve mercury, power drills, or screen doors?
Thanks,
M
Thanks,
M
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2. Cut a piece off of that pot scrubber and wrap it around a .45 cal bronze bore brush.
3. Lube with some bore cleaner, and scrub.
Still looking for the magic incantation that makes lead go away.
Personally, I'd also find out what's causing the leading: sizing, alloy, velocity...
Trot down to the closest hardware/paint store and get a can of Pure gum spirits of Turpentine. Wet a flannel patch with a dab of it, push that patch thru the bore on a jag. You'll feel that patch grab the lead, repeat a couple of times, then follow up with a dry patch or two, and repeat until the dry patch comes out just as pretty and white as when it went in.
Take note of where the leading is, in or near the throat
Then double check your loading routine, enough flare on the case to let the bullet seat with out shaving the base or the lube grooves, and not so much crimp that the bullet gets scraped off the sides of the case mouth when it leaves.
If at the muzzle
Give serious consideration to your bullet lube, not all lubes are worthy of use.
I never tried it with a long gun but it works great on a handgun.
Paul
Shooters Choice lead remover- Solvent
Birthwood Casey Lead Remover and Polishing Cloth- cut off a patch and use with a Jag.
the package reads.