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Posted: 9/30/2010 6:31:53 PM EDT
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I want to start loading lead bullets for my 1911 kimber in 45 acp to try them out. I see they are allot cheaper.
I've looked into the Missouri bullet co so far. Can anyone recommend a good lead bullet in 230 gr that won't lead up my barrel to badly at decent velocity. The Gman thanks you 
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There's so many lead bullet makers out there it's hard to keep track of them. As a rule of thumb, get "hard cast" lead bullets. I've bought from Georgia Arms before. Most hard cast lead bulets won't lead the barrel that much as long as you keep the velocity under 1000 fps. I typically load 1 or 2 jacketed bullets into my magazine first then top off with the lead projectiled ones and the barrel never gets leaded up |
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Missouri Bullets are good bullets at a good price. As stated above, read the info on bullet hardness on their web site. I use their 200gr LSWC with 4.9gr of WST in all three of my 1911's with excellent results.
Loading lead is pretty much the same as jacketed, cept you may need to flare the case mouth a bit more and keep the velocities down to recommended levels. The best way to clean your barrel after shooting lead is with a few strands of "Chore-Boy" all copper scrubbing pad wrapped around a worn out brush. Push it through the bore a few times and the barrel comes out squeaky clean. |
Penn bullets 152gr 45acp loaded to major power factor (the old major power factor). 50' off hand http://www.pennbullets.com/ |
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I want to start loading lead bullets for my 1911 kimber in 45 acp to try them out. I see they are allot cheaper. I've looked into the Missouri bullet co so far. Can anyone recommend a good lead bullet in 230 gr that won't lead up my barrel to badly at decent velocity. The Gman thanks you I'm using the 230gr Softball from Missouri right now in my 1911. I'm very pleased with the performance and price. It's a little smokier, but otherwise fine. Leading will vary based on bullet, velocity, fit, and barrel. You might have to adjust your expander to give a bit more case flare so you don't 'shave' the bullet when you seat it. I'm running my lead bullets with Titegroup. |
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I use 200gr LSWC bullets from local and semi-local manufacturers (Both companies located in Wyoming; one just outside of town, and one located north of Cheyenne up in Chugwater). I can either buy them from one of the local gunshops or straight from the makers.
Neither leads the barrel, but I only have 3.5" of barrel to push them through. |
| I have had really good luck with Leadhead bullets I shoot his 200 gr RNBB, it's round nose but it has a slight shoulder like a wad cutter for making those beautiful cuts in paper targets. |
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