Lead Bullets

[Bigum1969]

I was able to pick up a 225 round box of .40 ammo at Dick's this afternoon. They are reloaded rounds with lead bullets.

I know I won't be shooting these in my Glocks, but is there any problem using this ammo in my SIGs, other than a dirty barrel?

 

[IndyGunworks]

shouldnt have problems shooting them in your glocks either... as long as you keep the barrel from excess leading... shoot away, and clean with a bore BRUSH to get the lead out of the barrel... and youll be fine. what did you pick it up for?$$$$$?

 

[Bigum1969]

I got 225 rounds for $69. It was the last .40 ammo they had.

Thanks for the answer, BTW!

 

[IndyGunworks]

Anytime.

 

[Kingrat]

ive shot some of that ultramax ammo too if thats what you got, its ok, i dunno why the glocks wouldnt like it aside from being dirty

 

[IndyGunworks]

ive shot some of that ultramax ammo too if thats what you got, its ok, i dunno why the glocks wouldnt like it aside from being dirty

glocks wouldnt like it because of the polygonal rifled barrel... instead of gripping the bullet and spinning it, it compresses the bullet into the shape of the barrel and then spins it... leads to a MUCH LONGER barrel life while not sacrificing much accuraccy... however when shooting soft lead rounds through it you can have a huge build up of lead creating HUGE spikes in pressure which COULD damage your gun.... thats why you keep a polygonal rifled barrel squeaky clean when shooting lead rounds... i shoot berrys plated which is just a lead round washed in copper to prevent leadding.

 

[mospeada]

IIRC, Sig says this voids the warranty. Of course shooting reloads supposedly voids the warranty...

 

[BE Mike]

IIRC, Sig says this voids the warranty. Of course shooting reloads supposedly voids the warranty...

A lot of manufacturers say that shooting reloads voids the warranty. These rounds would fall under "re-manufactured" ammo instead of reloads. Of course I always use reloads and have for decades. Using reloads has saved me many times the cost of a new premium gun, and I haven't had any problems.

I would go along with your first tendency and be extra cautious and not use them in a Glock or H&K or other firearm with polygonal rifling. This would be the safest bet. Your will be fine shooting these in your Sig.

 

[mickar15]

IIRC, Sig says this voids the warranty. Of course shooting reloads supposedly voids the warranty...

The owner's manual for the last new gun I bought, warns against loading, carrying or shooting the firearm. If you put reloads in it, a lightning bolt would strike you dead.

I'm not real sure what you can do with it, so I just ignored the whole thing.

 

[paddling_man]

glocks wouldnt like it because of the polygonal rifled barrel... instead of gripping the bullet and spinning it, it compresses the bullet into the shape of the barrel and then spins it... leads to a MUCH LONGER barrel life while not sacrificing much accuraccy... however when shooting soft lead rounds through it you can have a huge build up of lead creating HUGE spikes in pressure which COULD damage your gun.... thats why you keep a polygonal rifled barrel squeaky clean when shooting lead rounds... i shoot berrys plated which is just a lead round washed in copper to prevent leadding.

I kinda knew the answer but that ^ up there ^ is by far the best, most succinct explanation I've seen so far.

 

[Bigum1969]

I kinda knew the answer but that ^ up there ^ is by far the best, most succinct explanation I've seen so far.

Agreed. It was a great, concise explanation.