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lead in S&W model 52
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 10:07 pm
by cliffw
I am having a problem with the chamber of my Model 52 leading up after
200/300 rounds. I use two different HBWC Bullets Zero and Precision Delta.
Bullets are set flush with the mouth of the case.
Anyone have a similar problem or any ideas as to what is the cause of the leading.
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 9:56 am
by Misny
What powder and charge are you using?
Leading im S&W Model 52
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 12:55 pm
by cliffw
Nanny
In response to your question I am using 2.8+/- Bullseye
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 1:11 pm
by Rover
Give your bore a few strokes with some strands of copper Chore Boy wrapped around a tired bore brush every once in a while and don't worry about it.
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 3:59 pm
by GunRunner
52s are finiky as to what bullets lead and those that dont, try some different brands and you might get lucky
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 6:47 pm
by C. Perkins
Cliff;
Welcome to the forum.
I have had 3 model 52's and currently have the one 52-1 that I shoot for bullseye.
None of mine have leaded.
I use Remington LHBWC #23562 over 2.8gr of Bullseye with a magnum primer.
They are .358" diameter loaded in Remington cases(thinnest wall brass so they do not swage the bullet as much).
How much leading are we talking about ?
Clarence
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:37 pm
by Isabel1130
C. Perkins wrote:Cliff;
Welcome to the forum.
I have had 3 model 52's and currently have the one 52-1 that I shoot for bullseye.
None of mine have leaded.
I use Remington LHBWC #23562 over 2.8gr of Bullseye with a magnum primer.
They are .358" diameter loaded in Remington cases(thinnest wall brass so they do not swage the bullet as much).
How much leading are we talking about ?
Clarence
One thing you might want to check is the twist rate on your barrel. That can really affect the amount of leading you get with any load.
But how much lead, is a valid question. I can put 400 rounds through my 1911 9 with minimal leading. My standard for cleaning is that it needs to be done at 300-400 rounds anyway, to keep a gun reliable for sustained fire.
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:50 pm
by RandomShotz
I used to have a lot of leading issues with my 52-1 with a couple of different 148 gr HBWC over 2.7 gr BE with standard pistol primers. I never tried Zero bullets, but was using Precision Delta and put up with the extra cleaning time until the lead time became unreasonable. I then tried Quality Cast bullets 148 gr DBWC (
http://www.qualitycastbullets.com/bulle ... 148gn-dbwc ) and most of the leading issues went away.
YMMV.
Roger