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Edward429451 · October 14, 2006, 11:04 AM

I've been shooting 'lead' in my 44's & 45's for eons. For a long time I got severe leading in the 44 but didn't care much b/c it performed good. Lately, after learning about (over) sizing and casting hard the leading is almost non existant.

I've never had a problem with (severe) leading in my 45's. Since they are typically on the slow side <900 fps. I wouldn't worry about the leading or clean up. If you're not a caster, try some lasercast bullets. I've tried those and they are good stuff.

(Pure lead will cast shiney. They greyness you see is oxidation.) Lead bullets is a slang term commonly used for all alloys.

If you want to learn more about cast / lead bullets...try this place and read read read.

http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/...earchid=119095

October 14, 2006, 11:04 AM	#11
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	I've been shooting 'lead' in my 44's & 45's for eons. For a long time I got severe leading in the 44 but didn't care much b/c it performed good. Lately, after learning about (over) sizing and casting hard the leading is almost non existant. I've never had a problem with (severe) leading in my 45's. Since they are typically on the slow side <900 fps. I wouldn't worry about the leading or clean up. If you're not a caster, try some lasercast bullets. I've tried those and they are good stuff. (Pure lead will cast shiney. They greyness you see is oxidation.) Lead bullets is a slang term commonly used for all alloys. If you want to learn more about cast / lead bullets...try this place and read read read. http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/...earchid=119095