Fouling shots

[C-130 Dude]

For you guys that do fouling shots:

Do you use the same rounds to foul your barrel that you are going to shoot for score?

Or do you use any round available for fouling purposes?

 

[idcwby]

Use the same bullet to foul with. I have used different different bullets with no negative results, but some say it can cause issues. I think it may depend on how clean your barrel is. If your down to bare metal vs knocking the carbon out.

 

[C-130 Dude]

Use the same bullet to foul with. I have used different different bullets with no negative results, but some say it can cause issues. I think it may depend on how clean your barrel is. If your down to bare metal vs knocking the carbon out.

When I clean, it's a thorough clean.

 

[just_jon]

Same bullet because (1) fouling shots to confirm zero and (2) I have had wonky things happen when I've changed bullet manufacturers without first cleaning to bare metal.

 

[C-130 Dude]

Same bullet because (1) fouling shots to confirm zero and (2) I have had wonky things happen when I've changed bullet manufacturers without first cleaning to bare metal.

The same bullet type makes sense. Can you use a different powder?

 

[just_jon]

I would say yes if your only intent is to foul the barrel.

 

[ShtrRdy]

I make sure the fouling shot is using the same powder but could be a different bullet. If I do foul with the same load I am going to shoot then I'll pay attention to the clean/cold bore impact.

 

[Beluebow]

Foul with the same powder I'm gonna shoot...the rest doesn't seem to matter.

 

[Varmint Hunter]

For you guys that do fouling shots:

Do you use the same rounds to foul your barrel that you are going to shoot for score?

Or do you use any round available for fouling purposes?

I've done both. Using the same load to foul will tell you if the point of impact moves significantly on the first couple of shots. That's a good thing to know on a hunting rifle. "Most" of my rifles/loads move, but not all.

Other than that - I have a ton of unwanted bullets and powders laying around. I try to use them for fouling the bores. I have never noticed any ill effect by using a different powder for fouling the bore, and I do that all the time. Most of my fouling ammo is mid-velocity stuff so that I don't unnecessarily heat up the bore.

What is a good use for all those 1/2 cans of Enduron powders? - Fouling ammo!

 

[C-130 Dude]

I've done both. Using the same load to foul will tell you if the point of impact moves significantly on the first couple of shots. That's a good thing to know on a hunting rifle. "Most" of my rifles/loads move, but not all.

Other than that - I have a ton of unwanted bullets and powders laying around. I try to use them for fouling the bores. I have never noticed any ill effect by using a different powder for fouling the bore, and I do that all the time. Most of my fouling ammo is mid-velocity stuff so that I don't unnecessarily heat up the bore.

What is a good use for all those 1/2 cans of Enduron powders? - Fouling ammo!

Thanks

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

We usually use the same brass, primer, powder, bullet for a fouling shot. it is the cartridges that we loaded for load development. Call me crazy but I bought this barrel and it was advertised that you can clean you bore and then run some of this on a patch down the bore and then another clean patch to remove any residue. Your next shot will be like your last before cleaning without a "fouling shot". Witches Brew. Call me crazy but I tried it and it works, but I still use a foul shot for load development.

 

[C-130 Dude]

We usually use the same brass, primer, powder, bullet for a fouling shot. it is the cartridges that we loaded for load development. Call me crazy but I bought this barrel and it was advertised that you can clean you bore and then run some of this on a patch down the bore and then another clean patch to remove any residue. Your next shot will be like your last before cleaning without a "fouling shot". Witches Brew. Call me crazy but I tried it and it works, but I still use a foul shot for load development.

Witch's brew. Go figure.

 

[idcwby]

Doesn't seem like there is a way that seems to be working better than others. The only other consideration is the barrel, it may tell you what works for it better.

 

[C-130 Dude]

We usually use the same brass, primer, powder, bullet for a fouling shot. it is the cartridges that we loaded for load development. Call me crazy but I bought this barrel and it was advertised that you can clean you bore and then run some of this on a patch down the bore and then another clean patch to remove any residue. Your next shot will be like your last before cleaning without a "fouling shot". Witches Brew. Call me crazy but I tried it and it works, but I still use a foul shot for load development.

Been using Sharp Shoot R Wipe Out/Patch Out for while now. Jury's still out on its effectiveness on fouling for me.