Schumman barrels and leading

[P229sctohio]

Hi, I an thinking of going over to AET barrels for .45 and 9mm 1911 for bullseye.

Is leading still a problem shooting LSWC bullets with these barrels.?

[pranavdc]

I contacted Schuemann about the ability to shoot lead bullets and they more or less told me to not shoot lead but shoot jacketed. I know many go ahead with lead but they don't really recommend it.

YMMV

Cheers!

[G-ManBart]

I contacted Schuemann about the ability to shoot lead bullets and they more or less told me to not shoot lead but shoot jacketed. I know many go ahead with lead but they don't really recommend it.

YMMV

Cheers!

I've spoken with Mike Calloway (owner of Schuemann) about this exact topic, and he told me hard cast lead was fine, and that Wil Schuemann shot lead bullets through his guns for years. In fact, the instructions that come with one of their barrels (available for download on their website) also specifically say hard cast bullets are fine. R,

[BlueOvalBruin]

How do the leading characteristics of schuemann AET barrels compare to traditionally rifled barrels? How about with moly bullets? In my traditionally rifled barrels using moly bullets I only get leading around the throat area as high pressure gas cuts the bullet. Would that be better or worse with an AET?

I would imagine the AET would have lower peak pressure (less gas cutting) but the flutes could give another avenue for gas cutting.

[amaziah]

Moly is a lubricant on the bullets. Always good for the barrel I believe. You get a bullet out of the barrel a little faster and the rifling should last a little longer. That's my understanding anyway.

Moly is fine for a bullet and a barrel but there are some health risks for the human animal I have heard.

Edited May 20, 2011 by amaziah