Lead Bullets

So I cast and powder coat the following calibers with zero issues 9mm, .223, 30-30, 30-06, .308 - most molds I have not been able to achieve anything better then 3 to 4" groups... I can live with that. I dont use cast bullets for deer or coyotes only factory bullets.

I get a lot of satisfaction shooting and reloading cast bullet at about 1/3 the cost of factory cheap ammo.

Leading can occur with speeds approaching 1800 FPS, or large caliber rounds with big powder loads that actually melt the back of bullet. Couple things you can do to better protect, 1. LEE alox each bullet - simple and effective, 2. Powder Coat - 400F Princess auto blue/red (dont use the wifes toaster oven..they get mad), 3. order your bullets with Gas Checks, 4. Learn to PAN Lube if the bullets have lube rings.

I have done all and no I only powder coat all my cast bullets, including 00,000, 0000 buckshot. .223 is running at 2400fps (slight under power, plinkers), .30 cal between 1800 and 2400FPS, 9MM out of pistol 950-1035 FPS - PCC 9mm- 1200 to 1340 FPS.

Zero leading issues before and zero now - Powder coating just makes the process easier to complete.

Sumack said:
I have been reloading for a while now and I've always used jacketed bullets never just lead. I just bought a .44 mag rifle and would like to use lead bullets to keep down the cost. I've been reading on some forums that they really foul your barrel and very hard to clean. I did purchase some hard cast Missouri bullets and was wondering if anyone else has used them and your thoughts on lead bullets.
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I use quite a few lead bullets in my 38-55 [1979 Reproduction M94 Winchester]
They are mostly GC, but I shoot one 265 grain Plain Base as well. My bore slugs
at .3765 or so, and my lead bullets are .378/.379" diameter. I have never had a
bit of leading issues, even at 1800 fps +
Sure are economical to shoot, and very accurate, I might add. Dave.
 
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