Reduce lead deposit

Danger Mouse · April 20th, 2008, 06:56 PM

I am using cowboy action 230 grain .45 ACP's. The Lee manual says 5.1 grams MAX. I reload to 5.0 grams. I get a lot of built up lead which I never got before with the 200 grain cowboy action. I was wondering if reducing the powder measure might help reduce the lead build up. I use Win231 powder

Shizzlemah · April 20th, 2008, 09:22 PM

As a general rule, to reduce the lead remaining in the barrel, either reduce the bullet velocity or increase the bullet hardness.

You should be fine to back off on the powder charge to reduce the velocity.

Where's Penfold ??

Tubby45 · April 21st, 2008, 01:10 AM

Leading is: Deposits of bullet alloy that have been smeared into the surface of the gun's bore. In extreme cases,

April 20th, 2008, 06:56 PM	#1
Danger Mouse Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cumberland, VA Posts: 336	Reduce lead deposit I am using cowboy action 230 grain .45 ACP's. The Lee manual says 5.1 grams MAX. I reload to 5.0 grams. I get a lot of built up lead which I never got before with the 200 grain cowboy action. I was wondering if reducing the powder measure might help reduce the lead build up. I use Win231 powder __________________ Think twice Buy once!

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April 20th, 2008, 09:22 PM	#2
Shizzlemah Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 491	As a general rule, to reduce the lead remaining in the barrel, either reduce the bullet velocity or increase the bullet hardness. You should be fine to back off on the powder charge to reduce the velocity. Where's Penfold ??