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Waldog · September 16, 2010, 06:45 PM

Believe it or not. Your load might be TOO LIGHT. I shoot 125gr lead bullets sized .356, in a 9mm 1911 with no significant leading. We shoot about 300 rounds before a major barrel cleaning. The only visible leading after 300 rounds is very light lead streaks on the rifling lands for about 1 inch in front of the chamber. The load is:

125gr Lead RN
Win primers
4.3grs HP38 (Same as Win 231).
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These loads shoot right at 1080-1100fps. Boost your load and see if your leading goes down. The higher pressure allows the bullet to seal the barrel better. Be advised though that there are some barrels that just won't shoot lead worth a hoot. It's worth a try.

September 16, 2010, 06:45 PM	#6
Waldog Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2007 Location: SOCAL Posts: 359	Believe it or not. Your load might be TOO LIGHT. I shoot 125gr lead bullets sized .356, in a 9mm 1911 with no significant leading. We shoot about 300 rounds before a major barrel cleaning. The only visible leading after 300 rounds is very light lead streaks on the rifling lands for about 1 inch in front of the chamber. The load is: 125gr Lead RN Win primers 4.3grs HP38 (Same as Win 231). random range pick-up brass These loads shoot right at 1080-1100fps. Boost your load and see if your leading goes down. The higher pressure allows the bullet to seal the barrel better. Be advised though that there are some barrels that just won't shoot lead worth a hoot. It's worth a try. __________________ I am the Christian Conservative that CNN warned you about!! “Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the gospel of envy.” Winston Churchill Last edited by Waldog; September 16, 2010 at 06:51 PM.