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rwilson452 · October 13, 2006, 11:10 PM

So here's the question: is lead fouling a problem with hard cast bullets?

You will get lead fouling with lead bullets plated bullets will give you copper fouling. etc.

Hard cast bullets are not pure lead. I mold my own using wheel weights another alloy not as hard as hard cast most of the time. To cut down on leading I tumble lube the bullets with a 50-50 solution of Lee's liquid alox and a thinner such as lighter fluid or mineral spirits. it reduces leading significantly.

How many rounds can you shoot without needing to clean, using those?

There are too many variables such as the specific hardness of the alloy the smoothness of your bore, the velocity of the bullet and others. I have shot over 200 rounds without cleaning without ill effects. Your results may vary.

October 13, 2006, 11:10 PM	#2
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	hard cast bullets So here's the question: is lead fouling a problem with hard cast bullets? You will get lead fouling with lead bullets plated bullets will give you copper fouling. etc. Hard cast bullets are not pure lead. I mold my own using wheel weights another alloy not as hard as hard cast most of the time. To cut down on leading I tumble lube the bullets with a 50-50 solution of Lee's liquid alox and a thinner such as lighter fluid or mineral spirits. it reduces leading significantly. How many rounds can you shoot without needing to clean, using those? There are too many variables such as the specific hardness of the alloy the smoothness of your bore, the velocity of the bullet and others. I have shot over 200 rounds without cleaning without ill effects. Your results may vary.