Copper Fouling

[HuntAway]

I have read that Barnes bullets cause copper fouling in barrels. My question is why would they be any different from other bullets that are copper jacketed? Copper is copper. Wouldn't one bullet foul as much as the next?

Thanks,

HA

Originally Posted by HuntAway

I have read that Barnes bullets cause copper fouling in barrels. My question is why would they be any different from other bullets that are copper jacketed? Copper is copper. Wouldn't one bullet foul as much as the next?

Thanks,

HA

The older barnes X wouldn't conform to your barrel as easily due to solid monlithic design. Therefore builds up pressure faster. I fine the new TSX to foul about on par with any other bullet.

the bullet I find that fouls the worst is TBBC. They were made of pure copper.

[Ridge Runner]

most bullet jackets are not pure copper, you can add different metals to make it harder or softer, and usualy they are never exactly the same hardness lot to lot.RR

[HuntAway]

TSX's were what I bought so I thought I would ask the question. Thanks for the replies.

HA