Okay, as per my other threads, I'm looking for info on getting into reloading. Now I know that one reason to get into reloading is to save money or be able to shoot more for the same money. My question is, it cost more to buy plated bullets than just lead bullets right? How much more of a hassle is it to clean guns that are used to fire non plated bullets? Is it worth the savings? Or is it worth it to spend a little more on plated bullets and not spend as much time removing lead fowling in the barrel? thanks.
plated verses non plated bullets
- Thread starter RACKMAN
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It depends.
Properly loaded, plain lead bullets don't lead the bore much. But that may take some experimentation, each gun is a bit different.
Best way to find out, is to try them both.
Properly loaded, plain lead bullets don't lead the bore much. But that may take some experimentation, each gun is a bit different.
Best way to find out, is to try them both.
I understand that lead wont do any kind of melt down or heavy deposit of lead in the rifling untill reaching about 1900 fps...
So if its 22 cal bullets youre talking about, I wouldnt worry about the lead uncoated bullets, as most only go about 1200 fps... Same for big 45 cal rifle bullets untill you reach the 1900 fps.
Go ahead and save some cash. Hope Ive helped some?.
So if its 22 cal bullets youre talking about, I wouldnt worry about the lead uncoated bullets, as most only go about 1200 fps... Same for big 45 cal rifle bullets untill you reach the 1900 fps.
Go ahead and save some cash. Hope Ive helped some?.
caperbound
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- Nova Scotia
I don't know what it's like to shoot a jacketed bullet, always shoot cast lead. No issues what so ever other than shooting a lot more , but that's the fun part.
, but that's the fun part.
i've shot lead for many years, pf 180 & 135/140, also bullseye, never had a leading prob Hoppes #9, wait 10 min ,brush, swab & you're done. they are dirtier than plated, no question, but if you don't mind a little smut or wear gloves the $ savings add up. lead gives less than 1000, between cleanings, plated or jackets @ least 1500, also IPSC indoors you'll have to use plated/jackets.
i recently got into reloading and realized that where i am for 1000 plated/jacketed bullets it only costs about another 10$, or if i make a drive and buy in bulk its actually cheaper then just lead
so between that and not having to worry about lead expossure i shortly switched to plated bullets and was done with it
so between that and not having to worry about lead expossure i shortly switched to plated bullets and was done with it
I use cast lead, plated (Complete Metal Jacket) and jacketed (Full Metal Jacket). It depends on what calibre/bullet weight/power load/intended purpose that I'm building the round for. My experience so far and advice from my reloading mentors clearly indicates lead fouling with cast bullets is not a problem until you get into higher velocities. I try to keep my cast lead bullets under 1200fps.
pageophile
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- Edmonchuk, AB
I find plated are a god-send indoors, the plain lead are just to smoky for my liking.
I don't believe plated are available in some of the designs folks have come to know and use, certainly none of the complicated multi-groove molds or the LBT inspired designs. The simplest designs are easy to machine cast and plate but may not provide the best accuracy and I don't believe they are avail. in the "heavy for caliber hammers".
