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Tuzo · January 19, 2012, 11:25 AM

Cast bullets have one or more lube grooves. In your case red paint in the lower groove is not paint (at least it should not be paint) but a waxy lubricant required for proper firing. The higher groove is for a roll crimp.

January 19, 2012, 11:25 AM	#2
Tuzo Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 797	Cast bullets have one or more lube grooves. In your case red paint in the lower groove is not paint (at least it should not be paint) but a waxy lubricant required for proper firing. The higher groove is for a roll crimp.