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drklude · June 27, 2013, 10:16 AM

I've had the same issues. Started with 125 gr plated, then went to 158 gr cast. Definitely a lot more smoke from the cast with the lube. I've just accepted it. If I want less smoke I go with my plated reloads and save the cast for outdoors.

June 27, 2013, 10:16 AM	#2
drklude Member Join Date: January 30, 2013 Posts: 40	I've had the same issues. Started with 125 gr plated, then went to 158 gr cast. Definitely a lot more smoke from the cast with the lube. I've just accepted it. If I want less smoke I go with my plated reloads and save the cast for outdoors.