So how would one properly dispose of coated cast lead bullets? I am assuming just tossing them in the dumpster is frowned upon....
I am trying to make things work, but it raised the question. If I can't what do I do with them? I cant justify having a 50cal ammo can full of lead bullets just sitting around taking up space and an ammo can... Heck of a paperweight....
Backstory
I have about 2200 125g hi-tek coated cast lead bullets. They are leaving heavy leading in my barrels after only 50rnds at velocities in the 1050-1150fps range. A 5th gen G19 with the marksman barrel(lead safe), a Sig p365, and a kimber. They were supposed to be .357, however after measuring about 10 out of the 3 batches I have they were measuring at .3555 to .3565, with the majority being .3560. I know this is within normal sizes for this bullet but they are not what I ordered, and are not working in my guns.
I am trying to make them work. I am planning to back my loads down to see if and at what velocity the leading stops. I will also be trying a slower powder, I was using HP-38/Win 231 and will be testing some Accurate #7 and possible accurate #5. Will also be trying coating a batch in lee alox just because....
I am trying to make things work, but it raised the question. If I can't what do I do with them? I cant justify having a 50cal ammo can full of lead bullets just sitting around taking up space and an ammo can... Heck of a paperweight....
Backstory
I have about 2200 125g hi-tek coated cast lead bullets. They are leaving heavy leading in my barrels after only 50rnds at velocities in the 1050-1150fps range. A 5th gen G19 with the marksman barrel(lead safe), a Sig p365, and a kimber. They were supposed to be .357, however after measuring about 10 out of the 3 batches I have they were measuring at .3555 to .3565, with the majority being .3560. I know this is within normal sizes for this bullet but they are not what I ordered, and are not working in my guns.
I am trying to make them work. I am planning to back my loads down to see if and at what velocity the leading stops. I will also be trying a slower powder, I was using HP-38/Win 231 and will be testing some Accurate #7 and possible accurate #5. Will also be trying coating a batch in lee alox just because....
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