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Offline Noreaster

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Getting the lead out
« on: January 09, 2011, 11:14:01 AM »
What do you use for getting the lead out of your barrel. I have a ton of 38 spl lead rounds to shoot out of my GP100. Few hundred wadcutter reloads and another couple of hundred S&B 38 spl lead. The reloads are probably slow enough where they won't leave too much behind, but the S&B are moving right along. Will shooting a jacketed bullet afterward get any out or is this an old wives tale.
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Re: Getting the lead out
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2011, 02:26:50 PM »
I prefer a length of copper chore boy wrapped around a proper sized brush.  Takes it out very good.
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Re: Getting the lead out
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2011, 03:02:04 PM »
Or a Lewis Lead Remover kit.

If you can't find Chore Boy pads take a magnet to test pads before you buy. You want non-magnetic copper pads, not copper-coated steel ones.
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Re: Getting the lead out
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2011, 04:10:01 AM »
I have a Lewis Lead Remover for my .44's and have used steel wool on an old bore brush in other calibers. Both remove lead and I haven't see any problems from the steel wool. I've tried some of the "lead remover" bore solvents and they don't seem very effective but maybe I just haven't given them enough time to work, I get impatient and just go to the Lewis Lead Remover which works right away.
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Re: Getting the lead out
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2011, 04:38:51 AM »
Do not be mislead by the thought that slow enough bullets will not lead a barrel.  There are many more factors that can lead to lead residues left behind in a barrel.  Two main factors are bullet hardness and bullet size (diameter). 

If you're interested, read this article:

http://www.grantcunningham.com/blog_files/15e296c61415e831fecfe8fddcc1dc92-414.html

Now, as for getting the lead out.  I use Hoppes Elite Bore Gel if in a hurry but just Hoppes #9 will do the job if you're patient enough.  Just soak some patches with either solvent and let them soak in the barrel.  If using the Elite, I don't find it necessary to let it soak for more than a half hour.  With #9, you can soak over night if you like.  Then just go to work with either a nylon or brass brush.  I count the strokes though the barrel.  Generally, 25 strokes should remove the toughest leading if it was allowed to sit and soak for a while.  On occasion, some of my rifle barrels require a bit more brushing but it all comes out, usually in flakes or strips.  If it comes out this way, then you know the solvent has done it's job.
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Re: Getting the lead out
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2011, 11:56:38 PM »
Thanks for all the tips. Blackhawker that was a good article.
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Re: Getting the lead out
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2011, 02:49:02 AM »
Are Lewis lead removers still made? I understood they went out of business, so I have been hoarding my little brass screens.
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Re: Getting the lead out
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2011, 05:35:08 AM »
Quote from: bilmac on January 11, 2011, 02:49:02 AM
Are Lewis lead removers still made? I understood they went out of business, so I have been hoarding my little brass screens.

I believe they were bought out by Brownell's.  IMO the Lewis lead remover is a proven performer for quick lead removal.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=21587/Product/LEWIS_LEAD_REMOVER
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Re: Getting the lead out
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2011, 07:45:36 AM »
I`ve been shooting it out since 1968 and never had any problems. If it`s not bad 1 or 2 shots will usually do the trick.
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Re: Getting the lead out
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2011, 11:06:23 AM »
Several company's make what is called a lead away cloth. (Kleen-Bor,Birchwood Casey,ADCO) I cut about a 1'' square, and wrap it around a bore brush that's kinda wore out. It's also good to take the powder burns on the front of the cylinder off, make sure that it's a stainless steel revolver thou. Too much rubbing can take the blueing off. gypsyman
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Re: Getting the lead out
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2011, 11:09:42 AM »
lee lead removal tool ,
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