Found a way to remove lead fouling in barrel.

[newbie1234]

By accident I found a way to remove lead fouling in barrel, here the story.

Not long ago I post a thread asking how to remove the lead fouling in the barrel, those Aces here gave me many advices, one of the advise was shoot the FMJ/TMJ/Plated after shoot lead bullet, I tried that method and had no success, I shot 100 rds Lead and followed by 10 rds Plated.

Sometimes last week, I had only 25 rds of 45ACP Lead SWC left, I used to shoot at least 50 rds each range session, so I brought another 25 Plated and shoot 25 lead SWC then shoot 25 Plated bullet, when I went home to clean the pistol the barrel IS SHINING CLEAN, I just said WOW. Today I shoot 50 rds Lead SWC 9mm, and the shoot 50 rds Plated, went home and clean the pistol, the barrel is clean.

So, I said that I can remove the lead fouling barrel with shooting 50% Lead bullet and then follow by 50% Plated bullet.
OR 25-50 rds of Plated bullet will remove the lead fouling that will be the experiments I will did on the next range session.
I know some of you guy here, but it is OK.
Planning:
(1) 100 rds Lead 9mm follow by 50 rds Plated, let see the result.
(2) 100 rds Lead 9mm follow 25 rds Plated, let see the result.
(3) 200 rds Lead 9mm follow 25 rds Plated, let see the result.

I just want to know that 50% Plated or 25 rds of Plated is the magic number.

Notes that, I used to reload lead bullet on 45ACP, 44SPL, 38SPL and 9mm. After having the lead fouling barrel problem, I shoot all of the lead bullets and start to reload with Plated bullet only, the only lead I have left is 9mm lead.

EDIT: After the experiment with pix.
here what I did:
- Pistol Beretta M9 (aka 92FS) 9mm
- I shoot 100 rds of Lead bullets
- Then shoot 40 rds copper Plated bullet.
- After 30 rds of Plated bullet the lead fouling on the barrel is gone.
- Couple months ago this method did not work for me because I shoot ONLY 10 rds of plated, now I shoot 40 rds

[TKM]

You can clean the barrel or not, it's up to you.

The bullets won't do it for you.







Didn't grampa used to get mimeograph copies of this supposed trick?

[newbie1234]

Of cause, I will clean the barrel after each range session but I do not have to use the Shore Boy to remove the lead fouling no more.
The plated bullet WON'T clean the barrel for me but its remove the lead fouling barrel for me and that a big help.

[denpython]

Since you reload, try the powder coated bullets!

[Divernhunter]

When you are done shooting the plated bullets try Wipe-Out bore cleaner. You might be surprised at the layers of lead and plating you get out of the barrel.

[croue]

Why are you leading in the first place? That should be what you look at.
Pressure/speed too low?
Speed too high?
Different lead alloy or matching speed/pressure should help.


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[NeilMo]

Best way to remove lead is to prevent it in the first place. However, I don't see a problem with removing slight amounts of lead by firing some jacketed bullets. The problem with lead is that its cumulative, meaning a little lead will attract (smear) more lead so the key is to remove it before it becomes a problem.

[newbie1234]

Why are you leading in the first place? …..

Cheap price. (Hey, don't laugh will you )

[Thatone guy]

Copper remover soak and a cycle in the Ultrasonic cleaner does the trick for me

[robert101]

I have not found that shooting a plated or jacketed bullet will remove lead. I do use Chorboy, chemical cleaners, etc. to remove lead. Never tried shooting jacketed bullets after shooting lead bullets.

[newbie1234]

I have not found that shooting a plated or jacketed bullet will remove lead. I do use Chorboy, chemical cleaners, etc. to remove lead. Never tried shooting jacketed bullets after shooting lead bullets.

>> Sometimes last week, I had only 25 rds of 45ACP Lead SWC left, I used to shoot at least 50 rds each range session, so I brought another 25 Plated and shoot 25 lead SWC then shoot 25 Plated bullet, when I went home to clean the pistol the barrel IS SHINING CLEAN, I just said WOW. Today I shoot 50 rds Lead SWC 9mm, and the shoot 50 rds Plated, went home and clean the pistol, the barrel is clean.

I will do more experiment and took pictures next week, stand by.

['ol shooter]

I use medium grade bronze wool wrapped around a well used bore brush, used dry. Will strip the lead out quickly.

[hermosabeach]

Birtchwood Casey lead removal cloth/wipes


Cut them and use as a patch

[Divernhunter]

I have used the Lewis Lead Remover before.
An old gunsmith friend of mine gave me a bottle of mercury. You plug the end of the barrel and pour it in. let it set and pour out. Lead is gone. Use gloves.
Again one of the best ways and easy is Wipe-Out and a patch after it sets

[Tere_Hanges]

I use medium grade bronze wool wrapped around a well used bore brush, used dry. Will strip the lead out quickly.

Yup. Simple, easy, and works fast.