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JLA · 02-09-2011, 08:07 PM

dammitman is right, you really dont want to use lead in anything gas operated because the lead will clog the gas port within the bore and eventually stop the action from cycling on its own. And its a big time PITA to get it cleaned out, and you have to completely disassemble the weapon...

02-09-2011, 08:07 PM	#5
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,308	Re: reloading 44 mag for rifle dammitman is right, you really dont want to use lead in anything gas operated because the lead will clog the gas port within the bore and eventually stop the action from cycling on its own. And its a big time PITA to get it cleaned out, and you have to completely disassemble the weapon... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!