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Pampers · May 22, 2002, 12:10 PM

Well, I suppose so. More than softer lead anyway, but MUCH LESS than jacketed bullets under almost all conditions. Once leas bullets are swedged down in the throat/forging cone, there's much less drag in the bore. That's why it's nearly impossable to wear out a bore using lead bullets.

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May 22, 2002, 12:10 PM	#7
Pampers Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2000 Location: In the Lost State of Franklin Posts: 482	Bore friction? Well, I suppose so. More than softer lead anyway, but MUCH LESS than jacketed bullets under almost all conditions. Once leas bullets are swedged down in the throat/forging cone, there's much less drag in the bore. That's why it's nearly impossable to wear out a bore using lead bullets. Yr. Obt. Svnt. __________________ Your Most Humble & Obedient Servant Fred J. Drumheller NRA Life NRA Golden Eagle