Rough Barrel

[Leon Garfield]

I think I figured out my leading problem. After a good scrubbing with JBs this barrel on my SR1911 is rougher than hell. Do you think it would be worth calling ruger and see about a replacement or just buy a different barrel?

[Dusty Bannister]

http://www.lasc.us/bellmFirelappingBarrels.htm

Maybe you would consider this to smooth up the barrel? See what Ruger suggests first, then try lapping before just buying a new barrel.

[gray wolf]

cost you nothing to call Ruger.

[Leon Garfield]

Yeah I will call them anf look into this fire lapping. That may just be the way to go anyway. Thanks

[dubber123]

What does your barrel slug at, and what diameter boolits are you shooting? What lube? I'm just curious.

[Leon Garfield]

Never slugged barrel, shooting lee 200gr round flat, 4.1grs bullseye sized at .452, tumble lubed. I have no problem if i powder coat them.

[clintsfolly]

[QUOTE=Leon Garfield. I have no problem if i powder coat them.[/QUOTE]
BINGO I think you have your answer Get better lube!! Clint

[dubber123]

BINGO I think you have your answer Get better lube!! Clint

Yep. .452 should be fine, it's worth checking though. That boolit doesn't hold a lot of lube, but I have shoved it to 1,200 fps. with no leading, but I wasn't using Alox either. Good luck. Firelapping does work if you go that route.