more or less powder? Leading in the first ~1"

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  • fastang50

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    Dec 9, 2010
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    Hey, loaded up some Missouri Bullet 45acp 200gr.

    Missouri Bullet Company

    I've got them over 4.7 gr of Bullseye, not sure on the velocity but no signs of pressure. Tried a dozen at 5.0 gr first and thought I'd back it off a touch, no signs of pressure there either though. After 50 rounds I've got a bit of lead in the first inch of the barrel.

    Too little powder so I'm not getting a good seal or what? Or is this typical? This is my first adventure loading lead. Love the low cost!

    Thanks.
     

    Mgderf

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    Not enough pressure to obturate the bullet. Bullet is not seating well enough to form a proper gas seal. Hot gases rushing by the bullet base is wht's leading your barrel.

    Bump your charge back up.
     

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