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lpspinner · 04-18-2007, 02:43 PM

I was wondering if anyone uses lead bullets in their XD40? I have a 4" service model and was considering making the switch.

I mean real lead, not Moly's or Poly's. I've had good luck with the Precision and the Bear Creek Moly's, but with the cost going up, lead is real cheap and I eventually might cast my own, so was wondering what your experiences has been? I'm also a big fan of Titegroup.

Noah Mercy · 04-18-2007, 05:59 PM

How do, lpspinner.

I shoot hand-cast slugs from my XD40 service. They are just wheel weight alloy with Lee stick alox lube. I use a Lee mold (175 grain truncated cone) and size the bullets .401". Haven't used Titegroup yet, but 4.5 grains of Win 231 under that bullet is sweet. And despite the soft alloy and semi-soft lube, I don't get any leading.

**jalley** · 04-18-2007, 06:09 PM

shooting lead is just fine in xds.

**Glenn** · 04-19-2007, 06:02 AM

I have 2 XD's and lead is all I shoot. For the .40 I like to load a 180 gr tc over 5.3 gr Unique or 4.3 gr Bullseye. Both are very accurate

AH-1 · 04-19-2007, 07:01 AM

while not in a XD I do shoot cast in my cz40B.never bought a jacketed bullet.bought the pistol ordered a 175 gr bullet mold and a .401 sizer.
4.7 grs unique has been the most accurate load so far and no leading.
pete

brian40 · 04-19-2007, 02:50 PM

I used to but it is so much easier to clean after plated or jacketed.

With the recent prices hikes though, I might be going back to lead

cougar_guy04 · 04-19-2007, 03:26 PM

I've shot 700 rounds through my XD-45, I'd say that probably 400-450 of those rounds have been with these bullets:
http://meisterbullets.com/

A pain to clean up, but cheap to shoot (if there is such a thing anymore).

lpspinner · 04-20-2007, 09:28 AM

That's exactly what I was debating. The cost vs the amount of clean-up and leading.

Moly's would be the fine, but their not as cheap as they once were either.

Can you make major velocities with just lead and not lead the barrel too much?

AH-1 · 04-21-2007, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lpspinner

That's exactly what I was debating. The cost vs the amount of clean-up and leading.

Moly's would be the fine, but their not as cheap as they once were either.

Can you make major velocities with just lead and not lead the barrel too much?

yes but with a quality bullet and a good lube.

have a look good info
http://www.lasc.us/CastBulletNotes.htm

**Old School** · 04-21-2007, 07:54 PM

My XD40 loves Precision's Black Bullets. They are very accurate and very afforable. Check them out and give them a try!

OS

04-18-2007, 02:43 PM	#1
lpspinner XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 37	Anyone use Lead bullets in their XD40? I was wondering if anyone uses lead bullets in their XD40? I have a 4" service model and was considering making the switch. I mean real lead, not Moly's or Poly's. I've had good luck with the Precision and the Bear Creek Moly's, but with the cost going up, lead is real cheap and I eventually might cast my own, so was wondering what your experiences has been? I'm also a big fan of Titegroup. __________________ USPSA A-59035 SASS #71869

04-18-2007, 05:59 PM	#2
Noah Mercy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sheridan, Wyoming Posts: 276	How do, lpspinner. I shoot hand-cast slugs from my XD40 service. They are just wheel weight alloy with Lee stick alox lube. I use a Lee mold (175 grain truncated cone) and size the bullets .401". Haven't used Titegroup yet, but 4.5 grains of Win 231 under that bullet is sweet. And despite the soft alloy and semi-soft lube, I don't get any leading. __________________ I may be fat, hairy, and ugly...BUT AT LEAST I SMELL BAD!

04-18-2007, 06:09 PM	#3
jalley XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: WV Posts: 1,409	shooting lead is just fine in xds. __________________ HS2000 Gen 1, HS2000 Gen 2 sc xd 9mm service xd 45ACP, service xd 9mm tactical xd 45ACP

04-19-2007, 06:02 AM	#4
Glenn XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 439	I have 2 XD's and lead is all I shoot. For the .40 I like to load a 180 gr tc over 5.3 gr Unique or 4.3 gr Bullseye. Both are very accurate __________________ .40 XD Tactical Black Ruger P95 S&W model 19 Remington Model 870 Wing Master .45 ACP XD Tactical Bi-Tone Marlin 30/30

04-19-2007, 07:01 AM	#5
AH-1 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: texas Posts: 359	while not in a XD I do shoot cast in my cz40B.never bought a jacketed bullet.bought the pistol ordered a 175 gr bullet mold and a .401 sizer. 4.7 grs unique has been the most accurate load so far and no leading. pete __________________ High capacity is not a substitute for marksmanship

04-19-2007, 02:50 PM	#6
brian40 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,527	I used to but it is so much easier to clean after plated or jacketed. With the recent prices hikes though, I might be going back to lead __________________ Brian "Did I say that outloud?"

04-19-2007, 03:26 PM	#7
cougar_guy04 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Turn East at Orlando Posts: 1,755	I've shot 700 rounds through my XD-45, I'd say that probably 400-450 of those rounds have been with these bullets: http://meisterbullets.com/ A pain to clean up, but cheap to shoot (if there is such a thing anymore). __________________ "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity"

04-20-2007, 09:28 AM	#8
lpspinner XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 37	That's exactly what I was debating. The cost vs the amount of clean-up and leading. Moly's would be the fine, but their not as cheap as they once were either. Can you make major velocities with just lead and not lead the barrel too much? __________________ USPSA A-59035 SASS #71869

04-21-2007, 07:54 PM	#10
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,619	My XD40 loves Precision's Black Bullets. They are very accurate and very afforable. Check them out and give them a try! OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

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