So I've been told that if I'm going to load and shoot lead that I need to lower velocity to avoid leading the barrel. We're currently shooting compact 9mms, .38 2"and 4" barrels, and a full size 1911. I've been given 20 .452 LSWC to try and my Spear loading manual is giving me charges with stated velocity higher than the velocity for the 230g .451 JHPs I've loaded(And tested with good results).
The SWCs are weighing about 204-209gs. Is it normal for lead bullets to be off stated weights in the books? These are not home cast bullets, molly coating I'm told.
It looks like I'm going to need to get the Hornady book too, they don't seem to have the info free on their site.
Hope that's not too jumbled to get what I'm asking.
Thanks loading GURU'S!
Mike
The SWCs are weighing about 204-209gs. Is it normal for lead bullets to be off stated weights in the books? These are not home cast bullets, molly coating I'm told.
It looks like I'm going to need to get the Hornady book too, they don't seem to have the info free on their site.
Hope that's not too jumbled to get what I'm asking.
Thanks loading GURU'S!
Mike