Is it ok to shot solid lead bullets in my gun?
03-25-2009 | 10:27 AM
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Is it ok to shot solid lead bullets in my gun?
I know this is probably a stupid question but I found a value pack of bullets at a local store for my 9mm the only thing is they are solid lead and I only shot copper jacketed bullet in my pistol. Will the lead bullets cause gun to get dirty easier or anything? I passed on them but could go back and get some more if need be.
03-25-2009 | 10:39 AM
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RE: Is it ok to shot solid lead bullets in my gun?
Glock is the only no-no. They got some funky rifling where pressure can shoot up with posted loads. Lots of loads out there for semi-autos with lead. Only problem I can think of is being too soft. For semi's you need it to be hard cast with hardness over 17 I think.
03-25-2009 | 10:53 AM
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RE: Is it ok to shot solid lead bullets in my gun?
M gun isa Magnum Research Baby Eagle. I lookedthe ammoup on Midway and found out its remanufactored. Its the ultramax stuff and the reviews were not all that great.
03-25-2009 | 11:02 AM
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RE: Is it ok to shot solid lead bullets in my gun?
You don't mention what style of bullet they were? SW, W, Round or what?
Lead always leaves residue as well as all other bullet materials(copper, Molley, etc), but leadcan be very soft and may cause lead build up in the grooves of the rifling. Are these cast lead (harder) and or home made poured lead(wheel weights, 99% bars, etc)? It does make a difference?
Lead always leaves residue as well as all other bullet materials(copper, Molley, etc), but leadcan be very soft and may cause lead build up in the grooves of the rifling. Are these cast lead (harder) and or home made poured lead(wheel weights, 99% bars, etc)? It does make a difference?
03-25-2009 | 11:11 AM
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RE: Is it ok to shot solid lead bullets in my gun?
ORIGINAL: RugerMike
You don't mention what style of bullet they were? SW, W, Round or what?
Lead always leaves residue as well as all other bullet materials(copper, Molley, etc), but leadcan be very soft and may cause lead build up in the grooves of the rifling. Are these cast lead (harder) and or home made poured lead(wheel weights, 99% bars, etc)? It does make a difference?
You don't mention what style of bullet they were? SW, W, Round or what?
Lead always leaves residue as well as all other bullet materials(copper, Molley, etc), but leadcan be very soft and may cause lead build up in the grooves of the rifling. Are these cast lead (harder) and or home made poured lead(wheel weights, 99% bars, etc)? It does make a difference?
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03-25-2009 | 03:43 PM
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RE: Is it ok to shot solid lead bullets in my gun?
I've shot thousands of cast lead rounds out of my Sig with no problems at all. I make the bullets out of whatever scrap I can find, although my preference is to mine backstops for range lead or use wheelweights. I've never had lead buildup that wasn't goneafter a normal cleaning operation.
03-25-2009 | 08:41 PM
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RE: Is it ok to shot solid lead bullets in my gun?
If you shoot alead bullet, make sure your cleaner/solvent it made to remove lead. If you shoot a copper jacketed bullet, make sure your cleaner/solvent is made to remove copper. IMO, I would not shoot lead rounds and then shoot jacketed rounds without doing a complete cleaning.
03-25-2009 | 08:57 PM
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RE: Is it ok to shot solid lead bullets in my gun?
Shooting lead bullets in your pistol (Baby Eagle), would be a no-no for the same reason as the Glock. According to the Magnum Research website, the Baby Eagles all have polygonal rifling. Polygonal rifling doesn't have conventional lands and grooves to grip the bullet. Instead, like the name implys, the bore is shaped like a polygon. Polygonal rifling has plenty of "grip" on harder jacketed bullets, but not on the much softer lead, with will tend to wipe off in the throat of the barrel. This causes a rapid buildup of lead fouling, often leading to excessive pressures and even a bore obstruction related structural failure of the weapon.
So, no, shooting lead in your pistol would be a bad idea. I know that some companies offer aftermarket drop-in barrels for the Glocks that have standard rifling, and many people buy them just to shoot cheaper case bullets, then swap the polygonal stock barrel back in for jacketed bullets. This might be an option (if aftermarket bbls are available for the Eagle) if you want to regularly shoot lead, but if it's a one time thing, it's probably not worth it.
Mike
So, no, shooting lead in your pistol would be a bad idea. I know that some companies offer aftermarket drop-in barrels for the Glocks that have standard rifling, and many people buy them just to shoot cheaper case bullets, then swap the polygonal stock barrel back in for jacketed bullets. This might be an option (if aftermarket bbls are available for the Eagle) if you want to regularly shoot lead, but if it's a one time thing, it's probably not worth it.
Mike
03-26-2009 | 06:44 AM
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RE: Is it ok to shot solid lead bullets in my gun?
ORIGINAL: driftrider
Shooting lead bullets in your pistol (Baby Eagle), would be a no-no for the same reason as the Glock. According to the Magnum Research website, the Baby Eagles all have polygonal rifling. Polygonal rifling doesn't have conventional lands and grooves to grip the bullet. Instead, like the name implys, the bore is shaped like a polygon. Polygonal rifling has plenty of "grip" on harder jacketed bullets, but not on the much softer lead, with will tend to wipe off in the throat of the barrel. This causes a rapid buildup of lead fouling, often leading to excessive pressures and even a bore obstruction related structural failure of the weapon.
So, no, shooting lead in your pistol would be a bad idea. I know that some companies offer aftermarket drop-in barrels for the Glocks that have standard rifling, and many people buy them just to shoot cheaper case bullets, then swap the polygonal stock barrel back in for jacketed bullets. This might be an option (if aftermarket bbls are available for the Eagle) if you want to regularly shoot lead, but if it's a one time thing, it's probably not worth it.
Mike
Shooting lead bullets in your pistol (Baby Eagle), would be a no-no for the same reason as the Glock. According to the Magnum Research website, the Baby Eagles all have polygonal rifling. Polygonal rifling doesn't have conventional lands and grooves to grip the bullet. Instead, like the name implys, the bore is shaped like a polygon. Polygonal rifling has plenty of "grip" on harder jacketed bullets, but not on the much softer lead, with will tend to wipe off in the throat of the barrel. This causes a rapid buildup of lead fouling, often leading to excessive pressures and even a bore obstruction related structural failure of the weapon.
So, no, shooting lead in your pistol would be a bad idea. I know that some companies offer aftermarket drop-in barrels for the Glocks that have standard rifling, and many people buy them just to shoot cheaper case bullets, then swap the polygonal stock barrel back in for jacketed bullets. This might be an option (if aftermarket bbls are available for the Eagle) if you want to regularly shoot lead, but if it's a one time thing, it's probably not worth it.
Mike
