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NavyLT wrote:
G22Paddy wrote:
Obviously it can not be just a lead bullet.
Why not? Edited: Well that's weird. There is no data on Hodgdon's site for lead bullets for .40 S&W. Is there something about .40 S&W that is special?
Ok. Edited again: LEE has data for lead and plated bullets. So, back to my original question. Why not?
You will see a lot of talk on the 'net that Glock polygonal rifling does not work well, if at all, with lead bullets.
If you look around you will also find many who say they do it without any negative repercussions.
I am among those.
I own a Glock 20 and a 29.
I have aftermarket bbls for both, and shoot 10MM and 40S&W in them. I have tried the Glock bbls using lead bullets. They seem to work fine, but since the stock bbls don't support the case heads as well, I don't use the stock bbls much.
Now I only use my own cast in the Glocks, except for some defensive ammo that is JHP. To reduce the question of whether to use handloads for self-defense, I only "intend" my handloads for use against animals.
To the OP, gather you up some components. They are becoming at least attainable now, vs 6 months ago when you couldn't buy primers or powder.
You'll have to be the judge on lead bullets. I shoot them in my Glocks by the 3 lb coffee can full.
If you want more casings, let me know. I will sell mixed lots pretty cheap.
I use a Lee Loadmaster, so it is similar to a Pro 1000. Setup of the press is most of the work. Once it is running smoothly, it goes pretty quickly.
I am out of town and working a lot, but if down the road you want to see the Loadmaster in action, we can arrange that. 250 loads is not much.