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Paul B. · September 9, 2000, 12:45 PM

Rae. Is lead easier on the barrel than jacketed? Yes it is. Lead is softer than any copper or copper alloy. Therefore, it should wear less on the barrel than copper. I've fired thousands of cast lead bullets at full power in a 30-30 Winchester, and the bore looks as if it had never had a bullet through it. This is based on my personal experience.
Paul B.

September 9, 2000, 12:45 PM	#15
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,802	Rae. Is lead easier on the barrel than jacketed? Yes it is. Lead is softer than any copper or copper alloy. Therefore, it should wear less on the barrel than copper. I've fired thousands of cast lead bullets at full power in a 30-30 Winchester, and the bore looks as if it had never had a bullet through it. This is based on my personal experience. Paul B.