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Posted: 11/8/2014 9:09:38 PM EDT
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I'm currently using 3.2grn Bullseye, Tula SP primers, and either Missouri or Falcon 158grn LSWC for .38spl reloads. That combination shoots well, but it leaves my pistols filthy. I usually shoot them through my S&W j-frames as a practice load. The loads are quite smoky and I end up spending more time cleaning than I do shooting. I've also experienced some leading. Would switching bullets to plated or powder coated help clean things up? What about a different powder? I have some Titegroup that I could use in place of Bullseye. I haven't seen any HP38/Win 231 available locally for some time.
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| Like others have said, the lube in lead bullets smoke. I still shoot 158gr lead in my Python but working my way through them to get to the moly coated bullets I bought to replace them. A coated bullet is the way to go to get away from the excessive smoke and fouling. Have not tried the powder coated type. |
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I've been loving the coated bullets. I use the ones from thebluebullets.com but I'm not sure there is really a big difference between the others (Black Bullets Int, SNS Casting, etc). I just got some sample bags of 9mm BlueBullets. Loaded them with Titegroup. No smoke, very accurate and not dirty to handle (loading 200 left a slight blue tint on my fingers that washed right off) Buy some bags of different sizes and try them out. |
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