I looked at the various categories and the topic doesn't fit anywhere. I am contemplating buying a case of surplus hirtenburger 308 ammo loaded in the 1980s. The bullet itself is a lead core, covered in mild steel covered with a copper wash. It draws a magnet. My question is will this type of bullet wear down the rifling in a sporter rifle quicker than pure copper jackets of cup and core bullets. I am told the barrels of military rifles are much harder steel than a commercial sporter. If I buy this ammo it is just for practice, so i don't have bother with reloading. Also are there any other issues with this hirtenburger ammo. Ie too hot and cases sticking in chamber etc. If I could buy some locally to test I would but No one seems to have any. What say you experts? Thanks in advance.
