Leading
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Leading
I have been getting some leading on my s&w 617 in a few spots on the frame. On the top strap, at about 5:00 oclock below the barrel, and on the extractor rod collar. Is this normal, or is the timing most likely off ?
thanks,
Haka
thanks,
Haka
- blue68f100
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Not with a revolver you get powder flash from the cylinder gap. Leading can be caused from several things with bullet fit to throat the most critical. The use of a hot burning powder like TG will cause leading in anything. 2400 is my favorite powder when it comes to LSWC in my 357mag.
What are your loads your shooting?
What are your loads your shooting?
David
SS MKIII 6 7/8" Fluted Hunter. Mueller Quick Shot, Bushnell 2x Scope, Hogue Rubber Grips
Custom Built 1911
SS MKIII 6 7/8" Fluted Hunter. Mueller Quick Shot, Bushnell 2x Scope, Hogue Rubber Grips
Custom Built 1911
- blue68f100
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Fed 22 ammo normally does not lead. Are you sure it's lead and not powder residue? There is not a lot you can due except try a different ammo. With Fed you need to look at the load numbers. They use the same load on about 6+ different labels.
David
SS MKIII 6 7/8" Fluted Hunter. Mueller Quick Shot, Bushnell 2x Scope, Hogue Rubber Grips
Custom Built 1911
SS MKIII 6 7/8" Fluted Hunter. Mueller Quick Shot, Bushnell 2x Scope, Hogue Rubber Grips
Custom Built 1911
- blue68f100
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Consistency, color, and difficulty removing were my indicators. I basically had to scrape it off. Although I went out again and shot some Rem G's and it didn't have any leading? If I get it again, I will be very careful to identify. I can't say for sure, but it sure did look like lead.greener wrote:How did you ID the residues as lead?
Haka
When it comes to thick leading, I have a blade from a retractable utility knife I use. It's long blade surface helps me get a lot of "even" pressure to prevent scratching the surface. The best way to remove lead, although, is to not get it in the first place.Mr. Greener wrote:I used a pocket knife to scrape, followed by a bronze brush and solvent. I'm sure that's low tech and not the best way to do it but the knife will cut most of the lead and crud away, leaving a dirty top strap and barrel.
haka