Shooting unlubed lead bullets

Tex S · March 21, 2009, 01:43 PM

It seems like every time I buy 1000 lead bullets, 4 or 5 of them are not lubed. I have 6 unlubed bullets sitting on my bench, and I was wondering if I should go ahead and load them, or just put them away.

What are the consequences of shooting a small amount of unlubed bullets?

B.T.W., Im shooting 200gr LSWC in a 45 auto.

dwhite · March 21, 2009, 04:15 PM

I keep a bottle of Lee Liquid Alox around for such encounters. I usually go ahead and put a coat on any cast bullets I shoot whether lubed or not. I don't know if it helps but it sure doesn't hurt.

I've heard that if you get a lubed bullet down the pipe it will leave enough residue behind to keep an un-lubed bullet from leading. I don't KNOW if this is true but it makes sense.

All the Best,
D. White

That'll Do · March 21, 2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tex S

It seems like every time I buy 1000 lead bullets, 4 or 5 of them are not lubed. I have 6 unlubed bullets sitting on my bench, and I was wondering if I should go ahead and load them, or just put them away.

What are the consequences of shooting a small amount of unlubed bullets?

B.T.W., Im shooting 200gr LSWC in a 45 auto.

I just load up the unlubed bullets and shoot 'em–it's only a couple bullets.

Anyhow, I clean my barrel every time I shoot (I usually shoot 200-250 rounds per session).

For what it's worth, I shoot an M&P40 with 155gr SWC from Meister Bullets–great bullets, excellent service–I highly recommend them.

Teuthis · March 21, 2009, 07:16 PM

I load them too. A couple of unlubed bullets is not going to cause leading; and why waste good bullets?

March 21, 2009, 01:43 PM	#1
Tex S Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TEXAS Posts: 909	Shooting unlubed lead bullets It seems like every time I buy 1000 lead bullets, 4 or 5 of them are not lubed. I have 6 unlubed bullets sitting on my bench, and I was wondering if I should go ahead and load them, or just put them away. What are the consequences of shooting a small amount of unlubed bullets? B.T.W., Im shooting 200gr LSWC in a 45 auto.

March 21, 2009, 07:16 PM	#4
Teuthis Senior Member Join Date: April 9, 2008 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 537	I load them too. A couple of unlubed bullets is not going to cause leading; and why waste good bullets? __________________ Oderint dum Metuant

March 21, 2009, 04:15 PM	#2
dwhite Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2007 Location: Wake County, N. Carolina Posts: 379	I keep a bottle of Lee Liquid Alox around for such encounters. I usually go ahead and put a coat on any cast bullets I shoot whether lubed or not. I don't know if it helps but it sure doesn't hurt. I've heard that if you get a lubed bullet down the pipe it will leave enough residue behind to keep an un-lubed bullet from leading. I don't KNOW if this is true but it makes sense. All the Best, D. White