Cast bullets in an AET barrel

[copecowboy22]

I tried searching and didn't come up with anything. I've been shooting a 45 in single stack and just recently picked up an STI Apeiro in 40 with an AET barrel. I've used thousands of cast bullets in my springfield 1911 but wanted to make sure there was nothing wrong with using them in this barrel. These would be regular home cast bullets from wheel weights. Thanks in advance for the help.

[DougCarden]

I shoot coated lead and lead lfp in my schuemann 1x24 AET barrel and in my open gun as well. They will be more accurate if they are a well made lead bullet hard enough and using the correct burn rate powder. I am running Tightgroup with these at minor power factor. The 122 LFP load shoots 3in at 50 yds.....so yes, go for it. Every barrel is different....see what works in your barrel best.

DougC

[copecowboy22]

Thanks, this is my first venture into a higher end gun and I don't want to tear anything up!

[jcc7x7]

Akai 40 with schuman bbl no problems with coated (Bayou's)

[joedirt]

I use titegroup behind 200 gr blue bullets, down a infinity ultimatch barrel. bare lead is a little puffy for me but blues are nearly the same price and the coating is really durable

[kneelingatlas]

I have a 38 super AET barrel which drives tacks with MG, but opens up with Xtremes past ten yards.