liquid alox on store bought rounds

since_1971 · October 27, 2009, 08:38 AM

Can liquid alox be used on complete store bought rounds.
I have 500 rounds of .38 for my revolver that are non jacketed lead point. looking to reduce leading.
I thought that I could dip the end can get the benefits of using the lube. Maybe thin it out, Also could swirl in a can like just like you normally would, then dry them. Would 12 ga slugs work?
Could there be a reaction to the powder? Would Alox on the brass gum up a semi auto action?

I know this might sound ridiculous to you reloading pros out there, just want to be safe, that's why im asking

Domino · October 27, 2009, 09:37 AM

The portion of the bullet you would want covered in the alox is under the brass of the casing. Dipping the noses of the bullets would give little no help in reducing lead. Just go ahead and shoot them like normal, if you do get leading you can go to the store and buy the copper Choreboy type srubbing pads. Just wrap a little of the Choreboy around your cleaning brush and it takes leading out very well.

since_1971 · November 3, 2009, 08:22 AM

got it,
thanks

Lost Sheep · November 4, 2009, 08:58 PM

Some of the kitchen scrubbing pads are copper over steel and I have been advised not to use those to scrape out a barrel. I believe the Chore Boy brand is all copper.

I don't have personal experience with cleaning lead out of my barrels, so I am just passing on what I have heard because it makes sense.

Lost Sheep

Sport45 · November 4, 2009, 11:25 PM

I have used the copper washed steel scrubbers and have not seen any ill effects in my barrels. That's just my experience and not a recommendation for others to use the steel scrubbers.

The steel in a pot scrubber is much softer than any gun's barrel. If it wasn't it would scratch the heck out of mama's pots and pans and they wouldn't be able to sell to anyone twice. I wrap a bit around a worn bore brush so that it's not a terribly tight fit in the bore.

When I can find the copper ones I buy them if I am close to using up the last package I have. (They last a loooong time if you don't have leading issues.)

lee n. field · November 5, 2009, 09:04 AM

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Would Alox on the brass gum up a semi auto action?

D*** straight it would. Likely would have problems chambering, and extracting.

I wouldn't do what you propose at all. If you're going to, look into Rooster Jacket bullet lube. Dries much cleaner.

October 27, 2009, 08:38 AM	#1
since_1971 Junior Member Join Date: October 27, 2009 Posts: 2	liquid alox on store bought rounds Can liquid alox be used on complete store bought rounds. I have 500 rounds of .38 for my revolver that are non jacketed lead point. looking to reduce leading. I thought that I could dip the end can get the benefits of using the lube. Maybe thin it out, Also could swirl in a can like just like you normally would, then dry them. Would 12 ga slugs work? Could there be a reaction to the powder? Would Alox on the brass gum up a semi auto action? I know this might sound ridiculous to you reloading pros out there, just want to be safe, that's why im asking Last edited by since_1971; October 27, 2009 at 08:41 AM. Reason: sp

November 4, 2009, 08:58 PM	#4
Lost Sheep Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2009 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 3,341	Copper, not copper on any other metal Some of the kitchen scrubbing pads are copper over steel and I have been advised not to use those to scrape out a barrel. I believe the Chore Boy brand is all copper. I don't have personal experience with cleaning lead out of my barrels, so I am just passing on what I have heard because it makes sense. Lost Sheep

November 4, 2009, 11:25 PM	#5
Sport45 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 1999 Location: Too close to Houston Posts: 4,196	I have used the copper washed steel scrubbers and have not seen any ill effects in my barrels. That's just my experience and not a recommendation for others to use the steel scrubbers. The steel in a pot scrubber is much softer than any gun's barrel. If it wasn't it would scratch the heck out of mama's pots and pans and they wouldn't be able to sell to anyone twice. I wrap a bit around a worn bore brush so that it's not a terribly tight fit in the bore. When I can find the copper ones I buy them if I am close to using up the last package I have. (They last a loooong time if you don't have leading issues.) __________________ Proud member of the NRA and Texas State Rifle Association. Registered and active voter.

October 27, 2009, 09:37 AM	#2
Domino Member Join Date: August 15, 2006 Posts: 60	The portion of the bullet you would want covered in the alox is under the brass of the casing. Dipping the noses of the bullets would give little no help in reducing lead. Just go ahead and shoot them like normal, if you do get leading you can go to the store and buy the copper Choreboy type srubbing pads. Just wrap a little of the Choreboy around your cleaning brush and it takes leading out very well.

November 3, 2009, 08:22 AM	#3
since_1971 Junior Member Join Date: October 27, 2009 Posts: 2	got it, thanks