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Are the jacketed bullets easier to clean the bore after shooting?
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Any other recommedations?
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Every time I shoot lead bullets I always end up with leading in the barrel. So I asked numerous gunsmiths if it is ok to finish up a shooting session with jacketed bullets. In other words, shoot the leading out with jacketed bullets. I have yet to hear a gunsmith say that practice is bad.
However, because of all the press about lead bullets and lead poisoning, I no longer shoot lead bullets. Plus, all of my shooting is now done at an outdoor range (partly for this reason).
I now shoot plated bullets. Either West Coast Bullets or Rainier Bullets. They are perfect for reduced velocities. In fact, I have consulted the CEO of West Coast and he says there is no problem with using lead bullet data.
The only problem is if you try to extract magnum velocities out of plated bullets you might get some slivers of copper in the barrel. I have not seen this, personally.
http://www.rainierballistics.com/loaddataMW.htm