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Post by lexusmgr on Jul 27, 2014 20:36:26 GMT -5
I will be experimenting with a new load for my 357 DE. The manual recommends the use of Semi-clad bullets for optimal results. I am now casting 158gr LSWC that I use in my other revolvers. I am now Powder Coating the lead and I have had no lead fouling in my other guns. I am not sure if Desert Eagles will work as well with these PC bullets, but I will attempt to fire 20 rds and see what results I get. Was wondering if anyone here has any experience with such PC loads in Desert Eagles
Would appreciate any commentary.
Thank you all.
Lec
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2014 3:27:31 GMT -5
Howdy Lex, It's the same story about not shooting lead cast bullets in a Glock or a (IMI) Desert Eagle. The large unsuported chamber might cause blow ups. But there is an added problem with magnum calibers vs lead cast bullets vs polygon barrels..... lead build up! This is primarily caused by the lead bullets flying over the recommended velocity. Many reloaders want nice heavy magnum loads and don't take the effort to "adjust" the load accordingly. Okay knowing you, you are not one of those reloaders  I had an IMI Desert Eagle in .44Mag for quit some time (untill my government banned them). I shot Rainier and Berry's plated bullets over and over for many years without any trouble. Your Powder Coated bullets are nearly the same, they don't cause lead build up. But do slug your barrel with a PC bullet and see if everything is up to specs. I know people who double coat the bullets and inbetween coatings size the bullets. Then there is an other item...... cleaning your pistol. I don't know your cleaning and maintenance routine. But I'm one of those who cleans his guns after usage every time, than you never have the chance of excessive lead build up (assuming you proper clean the barrel). I suggest you slug the barrel with one of your PC bullets and check for proper measurments, and do the test fire routine. PJ. |
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Post by lexusmgr on Jul 28, 2014 11:45:16 GMT -5
Hello PJ
Certainly thank you for your input. Yes, i do clean my guns after every shooting. I bought this DE about 8 yrs ago. With the original box and 3 mags. I put about 50 rounds thru it and its been stored ever since. I did fire semi-clad Hornadys thru it. I Powder Coat just once and the lead goes to the resizing die after cooling. There is no excessive pressure that needs to be applied when doing so. The boolits measure .358 on the dot. I have no issues shooting them out of my Dan Wesson or S&W and no fouling. I want to try the DE, because it is a fine shooting piece and I really enjoyed it. I was not aware of an unsupported chamber in the DE. Im going to use Nickle plated brass and will load medium range to test. I will do 5 rounds at starting loads and work up from there.I have Green Dot and IMR4227 so I will do 5 each to see how they perform. Just shooting Tin cans, so I dont need full boat loads. Will slug the barrel and let you all know how it went. Im going out in the field next week.
Thanks again for your input. Regards
Lex
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2014 14:14:55 GMT -5
Lex. I think you do a perfect job with all the steps you have taken. Keep us posted indeed.
PJ
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Post by robster on Jul 29, 2014 14:40:02 GMT -5
Lex, I shoot a DE 44mag. DE`s like heavy powerful loads for the action to work properly. At the end of the barrel is a small hole for the gas tube. lead ,lube and or powder coating can and will plug it up. I had to buy a new barrel assembly for mine because I did shoot lead bullets and it could not be cleaned out. Rob |
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Post by lexusmgr on Jul 31, 2014 14:52:51 GMT -5
Hello Rob
Thanks for the tip. Im really at a quandry now. Im sure the assembly for a DE is not cheap. Maybe its best I dont chance it. Love the gun, would hate to mess it up. Guess its not worth the chance. Certainly appreciate your comments.
Lex
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