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reloader28 · September 7, 2011, 02:45 PM

Even if you size them properly, they will lead.
I would 100% agree with that about rifle bullets.

I was referring to pistol loads. In that case, I would disagree.
I can push my heat treated WW cast pistol bullets to the max with no leading whatsoever in any caliber.

I have not bought that brand (or any since I started casting several years ago), but my experiences with commercial cast bullets was far from great. When I started casting my own, a whole new non-barrel leading world opened up and I've been extremely hooked ever since.

I know if your bullet is too hard and your load too soft, you will get lead.
If your bullet is too soft and your load too hard, you will get lead. Theres a happy medium.

I have shot cast rifle bullets over 2850fps with no leading, but my grouping was going south so I didnt go higher.

September 7, 2011, 02:45 PM	#22
reloader28 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: nw wyoming Posts: 1,061	Even if you size them properly, they will lead. I would 100% agree with that about rifle bullets. I was referring to pistol loads. In that case, I would disagree. I can push my heat treated WW cast pistol bullets to the max with no leading whatsoever in any caliber. I have not bought that brand (or any since I started casting several years ago), but my experiences with commercial cast bullets was far from great. When I started casting my own, a whole new non-barrel leading world opened up and I've been extremely hooked ever since. I know if your bullet is too hard and your load too soft, you will get lead. If your bullet is too soft and your load too hard, you will get lead. Theres a happy medium. I have shot cast rifle bullets over 2850fps with no leading, but my grouping was going south so I didnt go higher. Last edited by reloader28; September 7, 2011 at 03:01 PM.