Posted: 1/3/2009 4:47:39 PM EDT
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Do any of you all shoot lead out of your XD's? If so, any problems? Just curious.
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I shoot 230 gr RN lead & 200 gr Kieth SWC lead and have not had a problem with them. I also reload steel case (Wolf) with the 200 gr Kieth SWC. Both molds are RCBS.
Also shoot the same loads through a Ruger P-345 with no problem. Have even mixed loads in same magazine and not had a problem I do this only at the range. |
The XD45 is no exception.
| I bought some cheap lead to reload in my 40XD Sub-compact. Loaded a hundred rounds on the light side and they lead the barrel like crazy. Any suggestions on a brand of lead bullets that may shoot well without leaving so much in the barrel? Any other suggestions? |
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I use cast lead in my XD (.45 ACP) all the time. Likewise the .40 S&W XD(M). Both have conventional rifling. You can take care of most leading by shooting a few rounds of jacketed or plated bullets after the lead. No problems to speak of.
Can't help you on cast lead bullet brands. Commercial ones are too expensive. I shoot ones cast by a local guy I know. Not having to pay shipping saves big bucks, as does the fact he's just trying to break even. He is a reloader as well. I've fired at least 1000 of his bullets in both calibers so far, and they're good stuff. |