Slugging a barrel

Plaz · May 26, 2010, 01:32 AM

I want to slug my 9 mm, 44 caliber and 45 caliber guns. The 9 MM and 45 caliber are sig pistols. The 44 caliber is a S & W revolver.

My problem is that the lead balls recommended come in large quantities of
100. I hate to buy 100 balls for each caliber.

Is there one ball size I can use to slug all 3 barrels? I do not have any lead bullets yet to use for slugging.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Rangefinder · May 26, 2010, 06:56 AM

The best place to look would be the fishing section of a sporting goods store. Lead sinkers are usually pure soft lead. There is quite a size difference between 9mm and 45--you'll need 2 sized. One in the 3/8 diameter range and another in the 1/2 inch range. Take your calipers with you when you go.

hornady · May 26, 2010, 07:04 AM

The easiest way get a piece of dry hard wood, drill holes slightly over the bore Diameter of each gun threw the board, clamp this to a backing plate, pour pure lead into the holes, a ½ inch board works best. Just remember, oil the bore and slug up before you slug the barrels.

May 26, 2010, 01:32 AM	#1
Plaz Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2007 Posts: 131	Slugging a barrel I want to slug my 9 mm, 44 caliber and 45 caliber guns. The 9 MM and 45 caliber are sig pistols. The 44 caliber is a S & W revolver. My problem is that the lead balls recommended come in large quantities of 100. I hate to buy 100 balls for each caliber. Is there one ball size I can use to slug all 3 barrels? I do not have any lead bullets yet to use for slugging. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Last edited by Plaz; May 26, 2010 at 02:01 AM.

May 26, 2010, 06:56 AM	#2
Rangefinder Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2005 Posts: 2,017	The best place to look would be the fishing section of a sporting goods store. Lead sinkers are usually pure soft lead. There is quite a size difference between 9mm and 45--you'll need 2 sized. One in the 3/8 diameter range and another in the 1/2 inch range. Take your calipers with you when you go. __________________ "Why is is called Common Sense when it seems so few actually possess it?" Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Politicians.

May 26, 2010, 07:04 AM	#3
hornady Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2009 Location: SWPA Posts: 428	The easiest way get a piece of dry hard wood, drill holes slightly over the bore Diameter of each gun threw the board, clamp this to a backing plate, pour pure lead into the holes, a ½ inch board works best. Just remember, oil the bore and slug up before you slug the barrels.