This isn't something to ignore I'm sure that you've picked up a shotgun shell now and then and noticed the grex was sifting or leaking out of the crimp at the mouth of the shotshell It indicates a problem that could compromise the firearm's safety and performance
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This guide will explore the possible causes of this issue, what to do if you encounter it, and steps to prevent future occurrences.
If you discover white stuff leaking from your shotgun cartridges, you need to take immediate action
The first, and most important rule, is safety Always wear eye and ear protection when handling any ammunition, especially when it exhibits signs of degradation Avoid handling any suspected ammunition without the proper protective gear. Last night i was preparing to rotate some federal 00 buck rounds between the ready weapons and storage so that i could shoot them later and noticed two of them were leaking (better word?) tiny little white pellets from the top in the crimp area
These were the older tactical reduced recoil. Stichclimber, the shot buffer leaking out of your shells is not a big deal You can simply seal the crimp folds with some candle wax dripped onto them When reloading buffered shells they have come up with a thin plastic disk that gos on top of the shot/buffer payload that stops the leaks.
What is this white powdery substance on barrel
It's the stuff that makes a bore patch all shitty, until it's all out.i don't like bore snakes either, for anything other than a 12 gauge shotgun, but ripping on the guy about muzzle wear then telling him regular brushes and patches won't do it is not logical When i unload them (when going to the range), a white/clear crystal like substance falls out (only a small amount) I apologize if this is a stupid question, but i'm not sure what this is I'm using remington buckshot (12 gauge)
Are these crystal from the shot shells, or coming from something else Are they the rounds propellant powder? What is the white stuff Handloading, reloading, and bullet casting
You can't just use the ol' boresnake on this stuff
Getting the residue out is a major ordeal What causes white stuff to leak The white stuff leaking from a shotgun cartridge is almost certainly powder residue, possibly mixed with other contaminants This doesn't mean the powder itself is white
Rather, it suggests a compromised seal within the cartridge allowing propellant or other materials to escape. Not sure what the proper name for it is, but i've always heard it referred to as grex
