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What kind of powder do you find in reloads? I plink mostly and look for bargains in ammo. I used to buy Enforcer reloads in 38spl but it was always dirty. I bought Ultramax 357's yesterday and shot some in my model 19, it was like sending up smoke signals! I hate to see that nice blue finish covered in a layer of soot. Any good suggestions out there? I might add, I also bought some Cavim 38spl. and was very impressed with them. I don't think you can get 357 in those though. Thanks.
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I think you will find, however,that to keep from cleaning your pistol it is best left unshot.Hope this helps.
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Also most 2.7 -3.0 grain loads of bullseye and other fast burning powders will smoke somewhat in 38's,/357's. Also kind of depends on the lube on the bullet(greases will smoke more than dry lube like Hornady bullets have.
A light handed person with 0000 steel wool and a little gun oil will remove the soot, BE CAREFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! and the bluing won't come off. This process is also used by some smiths for removing light rust from barrels... Care and a extra light hand, and a good magnifying lamp will help alot, too heavy a hand will remove the bluing.
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The wd-40 idea is good but in the winter wd-40 will gum up at lower temps. A product from ZEP co. is better, either ZEP 45 or Super penetrant works all year long, A good moly disulfide works great but gets dirty.
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As far as the soot you can use a "Lead Away" gun cleaning cloth by Kleen Bore. Its not near as abrasive as steel wool, but if you get real agressive it will take the blue off.