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serf 'rett · August 15, 2011, 10:04 AM

Thoughts:
1. Media will change the projectile weight; however, this may or may not be significant depending on the particular caliber being loaded and the pressure of the load.
2. Chambering a pistol round may cause media to be thrown out of the bullet into the barrel; now you have a barrel obstruction. When a firearm is stored with oil in the barrel, then the oil should be removed with clean patches prior to firing. If a thin coat of oil is considered to be an obstruction, I assume a chunk of corn cob or walnut hull would certainly qualify as an obstruction.
3. Revolver recoil could also loosen the media, leading to an obstruction in the cylinder.

Need I say more?

August 15, 2011, 10:04 AM	#16
serf 'rett Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2009 Location: Stuttgart, AR Posts: 1,569	Thoughts: 1. Media will change the projectile weight; however, this may or may not be significant depending on the particular caliber being loaded and the pressure of the load. 2. Chambering a pistol round may cause media to be thrown out of the bullet into the barrel; now you have a barrel obstruction. When a firearm is stored with oil in the barrel, then the oil should be removed with clean patches prior to firing. If a thin coat of oil is considered to be an obstruction, I assume a chunk of corn cob or walnut hull would certainly qualify as an obstruction. 3. Revolver recoil could also loosen the media, leading to an obstruction in the cylinder. Need I say more? __________________ A lack of planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an emergency on my part.