Switching from lead to copper???
Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 5:30 am
I'm sure this has been discussed but I cannot find anything in the last 10 years of posts.
I want to test some different ammos to find out what Hank wants (Henry) and I was told by someone one time that it takes a good 30 rounds plus for the gun to settle into the new ammo when making a change from lead to copper washed bullets.
I've alway shot the cheap Federal Wally world stuff and shot into Master class fairly quickly in SBCLA. I went to shooting more expensive ammo and it seems like my scores have gone down. Now there are other factors there but I don't have the confidence once the hammer drops like I used to.
I need to find my way back and I want to do some paper time but I am concerned about not getting true data. Should I clean before switching to another bullet? Would a pull through with the bore snake suffice?
Also, what is a good practical range to test groups using a marbles peep and lyman globe. I can't see a 2" dot at 100m when I'm behind the peep.
Adam
I want to test some different ammos to find out what Hank wants (Henry) and I was told by someone one time that it takes a good 30 rounds plus for the gun to settle into the new ammo when making a change from lead to copper washed bullets.
I've alway shot the cheap Federal Wally world stuff and shot into Master class fairly quickly in SBCLA. I went to shooting more expensive ammo and it seems like my scores have gone down. Now there are other factors there but I don't have the confidence once the hammer drops like I used to.
I need to find my way back and I want to do some paper time but I am concerned about not getting true data. Should I clean before switching to another bullet? Would a pull through with the bore snake suffice?
Also, what is a good practical range to test groups using a marbles peep and lyman globe. I can't see a 2" dot at 100m when I'm behind the peep.
Adam