Author Topic: Shooting solids (Read 581 times)

slowboater · « **on:** April 19, 2006, 05:55:57 PM »

I am thinking of buying a DW in 44 mag. I have my eye on a couple.

I think I read somewhere on here not to shoot solid cast bullets in a ported barrel. Something about it fouling so bad you can't get the barrel off?

Can anyone confirm or deny for me?

Thanks!

Paul5388 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2006, 06:23:10 PM »

slowboater,

Welcome to the forum!

That's what they say about cast in a ported barrel, but it really shouldn't be a problem if you disassemble and clean periodically. You can't go as long as you can with jacketed bullets, but you can shoot cast in a ported barrel.

slowboater · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2006, 07:06:52 PM »

that was my thought actually but i figured i should see what some of the experts had to say. thanks.

DWARREN123 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2006, 08:44:10 PM »

It clogs up the ports.

stuffit · « **Reply #4 on:** April 21, 2006, 03:11:59 AM »

I recently acquired a ported 44 Mag Dan Wesson. The problems begin with the accumulation of debris (lead and powder I think) on the threads immediately behind the barrel nut. Extremely difficult disassembly will develope long before any clogging of the ports though that may be something that can occur if cleaning is neglected long enough.

I like to shoot cast and have been shooting them with extreme caution (ie removing barrel for cleaning every 50 - 75 rounds or so. I'm finding that the harder cast bullets leave less deposit inside but still leave some. The essence of it is the "ounce of prevention" frequent cleaning. The design is no longer produced. It hasn't kept me from enjoying shooting the revolver and the ease of disassembly keeps the cleaning from being a chore. But you have to pay attention to how many rounds you've fired.
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stuffit