Pond James Pond
New member
Two new experiences for me recently: loading magnums with a LSWC and leading in my barrel.
I recently developed .44 Magnum loads to give me Special velocities from magnum cases. The idea being easier reloads and fewer carbon rings.
The result was a charge 1.2 gr higher than my specials.
They fly well, burn well, load well but they lead the barrel.
That, and and stiffer recoil told me that the charge could do with dropping by 0.5gr.
Am I right that the higher velocity will be causing the leading and what tricks are there for cleaning the barrel?
At my disposal here are:
Any suggestions about either end of the problem?
I recently developed .44 Magnum loads to give me Special velocities from magnum cases. The idea being easier reloads and fewer carbon rings.
The result was a charge 1.2 gr higher than my specials.
They fly well, burn well, load well but they lead the barrel.
That, and and stiffer recoil told me that the charge could do with dropping by 0.5gr.
Am I right that the higher velocity will be causing the leading and what tricks are there for cleaning the barrel?
At my disposal here are:
- Hoppes No 9
- Hoppes Elite Bore Gel
- A .44 cal jag and wire brush
- a 44 cal bore snake
- Lots of patches.
Any suggestions about either end of the problem?