Tom Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Can cast lead bullets be used in a semi-auto? If so I'm thinking it would be great for inexpensive reloading of range ammo.I notice all commercial loads seem to be copper jacketed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I've used lead in 45ACP and 38super for years. Gotta keep velocity down to minimize leading, and lube creates a bit of smoke. 'Course this was all in 1911's, Glock and I think H&K say no.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Tom,99% of the ammunition my semi-auto pistols shoot is cast lead bullets. I cast my own and have found that as a hobby it's as much fun as shooting and makes reloading MUCH cheaper than buying bullets. There are many members here with years of casting experience, use that experience to your advantage!Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 It depends on the barrel . If it is standard rifling it is ok. If it is like like the factory Glock type not really due to the glock type rifling is supposed to lead bad and cause kabooms? I don't think your Smith has the Glock type rifleing. I use lead bullets in the S@W99 and the 1911s and the Springfield XD in 9mm. Look up Missouri Bullets on line I have gone through 3,000 of their bullets and so far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Tom,Take a look at this thread. Polygonal barrels with lead bullets.Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Thanks for the link. Very informative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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