The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Shooting Lead makes me have to clean VERY often to keep functioning. Normal?

Nathan · May 6, 2013, 08:42 AM

So, I see a couple of keys here. There is a reason why Titewad has no 45 ACP data....I would guess you found it. Reloading is not magic, but it helps to not get too far away from established recipes.

The key here is soot in the chamber. That means your case is not expanding and sealing the chamber. So, getting a good cast powder like Titegroup, Universal, AA#5, 231, etc ought to be on your short list.

I find Weapon's Shield to be a fine lead remover. Just alternate bore cleaner of your choice and WS until it is clean. A brush speeds things up.

May 6, 2013, 08:42 AM	#15
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,328	So, I see a couple of keys here. There is a reason why Titewad has no 45 ACP data....I would guess you found it. Reloading is not magic, but it helps to not get too far away from established recipes. The key here is soot in the chamber. That means your case is not expanding and sealing the chamber. So, getting a good cast powder like Titegroup, Universal, AA#5, 231, etc ought to be on your short list. I find Weapon's Shield to be a fine lead remover. Just alternate bore cleaner of your choice and WS until it is clean. A brush speeds things up.