Plated Bullets, not jacketed

[YOTESHOOTER]

We would like to know what cleaner fluids are you using to remove the copper fouling in the barrels???

SWEETS 7.62

HOPPE'S

Or other types of cleaning products???

curious minds just have to ask, and know???

 

[Clarke123]

We would like to know what cleaner fluids are you using to remove the copper fouling in the barrels???

SWEETS 7.62

HOPPE'S

Or other types of cleaning products???

curious minds just have to ask, and know???

Something both safe and effective on stubborn barrel fouling. NO, it does not erode your barrel!

 

[Greybeard]

We would like to know what cleaner fluids are you using to remove the copper fouling in the barrels???

SWEETS 7.62

HOPPE'S

Or other types of cleaning products???

curious minds just have to ask, and know???

I use hoppe’s copper fouling remover and some strings from the bronze/copper scrubbies for cleaning pots. I get them down Walmart and wrap a couple of strings of them around my nylon brush. Works good for cleaning lead fouling out also.
Never worried about wiping out the rifling in the barrel, been doing this for about 45 years. Before using hoppe’s just used a little kerosine with the brush and strands, then swabbed with light oil.

 

[gh1950]

Kroil will take copper right out

 

[Flashover16]

I don’t use a Factory crimp die on anything. I pretty much just remove the bell.

and I use it on everything!
380, 9 MM, 38 Super, 10 MM and 45 cp. no problems at all with my loads and the guns they are fired from.

 

[Flashover16]

I have used Berry, Ranier and Extreme plated over the years.
I have used Extreme exclusively now for about 3-4 years.
I am fairly sure that every manufacture list a accepted velocity for their projectiles.
I load the 38 Super and 10 MM and have pushed Extreme pretty hard in those calibers with no problems.
I see very little if any copper build up in the barrels myself.
as mentioned I use mid range loads for lead and work up from there, most end up near FMJ/ or self defense loadings actually.
as mentioned do not shave the projectile when seating and do not crush the outer plating when crimping and I doubt that you will have much trouble.
as for them being cheap plinking projectiles of acceptable accuracy, well they shoot and fly better than I can hold and squeeze.

 

[Clarke123]

Hard to beat the Price-Performance of those EAA Witness pistols made by Tanfoglio! My experience has been that
right out of the box they usually shoot as well as (or better than) much more expensive and modified "Brand Names".

 

[QRU Armory]

Use Cast load information for reloading and stay under 1200 FPS. Some brands have there own loading information on there web site.

Rick

 

[Flashover16]

Hard to beat the Price-Performance of those EAA Witness pistols made by Tanfoglio! My experience has been that
right out of the box they usually shoot as well as (or better than) much more expensive and modified "Brand Names".

Gosh aint that right!
My EAA( Tanfoglio) Elite Match that cost me 750 out the door outshoots my CZ SP-01 Shadow -2 that cost me 1200 out the door!
now not by a lot but its still more accurate.
I almost bought the same gun except in 10 MM last week.
the metal frame EAA Witness are a well kept secret.

 

[jpm2953]

Should the factory crimp even be used on a plated bullet?

I always use FCD....on plated and coated and jacketed. cheap insurance.