studman5578
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All,
I hope this shouldn't be in the hand load section, but I think its more related to the general use of both 38 and .357. I have a S&W .357 Mag (I don't have the frame style handy because I'm out of town) and I've been experiencing what I believe to be leading in the cylinder of the revolver. I shoot cast hand loads that I use a lee factory crimp on. They're sized to .358". I have trouble putting the magnum rounds into the chamber of the gun when I'm loading it, and some just won't accept the round at all. All of the 38 spls load without a problem.
Has anybody else experienced this problem? Like I said, I don't shoot factory so this might be more related to the fact that I shoot cast bullets, but any feedback/prevention methods/tips would be appreciated because scrubbing the lead out of the cylinders is a major pain.
Also, I'm not sure if this is the actual cause. I only came to this conclusion about a week or two ago so I'm not sure if this is entirely valid, and haven't had a chance to get out and test the theory. Let me know your thoughts on the issue. Thanks!
I hope this shouldn't be in the hand load section, but I think its more related to the general use of both 38 and .357. I have a S&W .357 Mag (I don't have the frame style handy because I'm out of town) and I've been experiencing what I believe to be leading in the cylinder of the revolver. I shoot cast hand loads that I use a lee factory crimp on. They're sized to .358". I have trouble putting the magnum rounds into the chamber of the gun when I'm loading it, and some just won't accept the round at all. All of the 38 spls load without a problem.
Has anybody else experienced this problem? Like I said, I don't shoot factory so this might be more related to the fact that I shoot cast bullets, but any feedback/prevention methods/tips would be appreciated because scrubbing the lead out of the cylinders is a major pain.
Also, I'm not sure if this is the actual cause. I only came to this conclusion about a week or two ago so I'm not sure if this is entirely valid, and haven't had a chance to get out and test the theory. Let me know your thoughts on the issue. Thanks!