Rabbit57 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) I am wondering if any of you use cast lead reloads in your submachine guns? I load for the .45ACP on my Dillon with cast lead bullets, I like the economy of loading cast. It seems with a machine gun, cast would be the way to go. But I thought I would check, just to be sure. Thanks, Rabbit57 Edited September 1, 2021 by Rabbit57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 Not a good idea if you have a gun with a comp. When I was shooting a lot of cast lead, I would load a 9-1 ratio meaning load 9 lead and 1 FMJ to help clear the lead out of the bore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bartlett Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 When I shot cast bullets in my Reising they functioned fine but I had to scrape the lead from the upper grooves in the compensator after every range visit. I don't know how much built up inside. Kevin in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straphanger Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 I have shot cast as above for 30 years. fmj at the end of each mag or just run 2 or 3 mags of fmj at the end of the shoot. The best way I found to clean the comp of lead was to stand the receiver barrel assy up in a plastic cup with a 50-50 mixture of white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. That will remove the lead from the compensator in about a half hour. The residue is probably toxic, dispose of it with care. Never had a problem with the finish on my '28 comp which still has the Du Lite blue finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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