Copper bullets were more likely to weld and sooner than gilded metal bullets in my experience. Even some bullets like Swift A-Frames and Kodiak that are gilded but seem to have a higher percentage of copper were more prone to weld. Ammo that has been in airplanes also was more prone. I guess they got de-pressured and then when they normalized pressure they took in some humidity. Motor mica definitely helped to reduce the cold welding or corrosion. Same for Hornaday One Shot lube.

I am definitely going to check my older rounds.


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