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Scharfschuetzer · April 17, 2012, 11:07 AM

You may want to check your barrrel for its rifling type also.

Cut rifled barrels (Colt, Browning High Power, most revolvers) handle cast bullets quite well overall.

The smoother polygonal type rifling found in many of the newer pistol designs don't seem to be very amenable to cast bullets. Leading with these barrels is a common complaint.

Given the above, what type of pistol are you using?

April 17, 2012, 11:07 AM	#4
Scharfschuetzer Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2012 Location: Puget Sound Posts: 293	You may want to check your barrrel for its rifling type also. Cut rifled barrels (Colt, Browning High Power, most revolvers) handle cast bullets quite well overall. The smoother polygonal type rifling found in many of the newer pistol designs don't seem to be very amenable to cast bullets. Leading with these barrels is a common complaint. Given the above, what type of pistol are you using? __________________ Scharfschuetzer US Army Distinguished Rifleman Washington State Distinguished Rifleman NRA Police Distinguished Expert