In my inventory of reloading components I have some fairly old cast bullets that are showing signs of getting oxidized. In some cases, the oxidation is just heavy enough to give the outside of the bullet a hard, sort of "glazed" appearance.
I read an article several months ago advising to not shoot oxidized pellets through an air rifle barrel as it will damage the barrel.
Right now I'm trying to find info on oxidized bullets in firearms but can't find anything. Anything I find has mixed opinions and "guesses"
Anyone have any good info on whether or not lead oxide will damage barrel steel?
Note: I'm not talking about or even considering using bullets that are turning white--those would go back in the furnace.
I read an article several months ago advising to not shoot oxidized pellets through an air rifle barrel as it will damage the barrel.
Right now I'm trying to find info on oxidized bullets in firearms but can't find anything. Anything I find has mixed opinions and "guesses"
Anyone have any good info on whether or not lead oxide will damage barrel steel?
Note: I'm not talking about or even considering using bullets that are turning white--those would go back in the furnace.