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[theleo]

Another question is do you know what size your barrel is? A general rule with lead is that the bullet should be sized .001 to .002 larger than your barrel. Undersized bullets can leave leading from the gas being able to cut around the side of the bullet by the bullet being undersized. Hard lead compounds the issue by the bullet not being able to slug up the base to create a better seal.

[jasnt]

Another question is do you know what size your barrel is? A general rule with lead is that the bullet should be sized .001 to .002 larger than your barrel. Undersized bullets can leave leading from the gas being able to cut around the side of the bullet by the bullet being undersized. Hard lead compounds the issue by the bullet not being able to slug up the base to create a better seal.

   Slug your barrel by using a wooden dowel to push a bullet threw your barrel.  I've found most barrels need a larger cast bullet than cal size. If your bullets are too small it will lead no matter what you try. This should be step one with any cast bullet in any gun

[aer212]

Alright, thanks for the help. I'll see if I can get around to slugging it today.