turbo33 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I was just curious as to why shot is rolled with graphite, can anyone tell me why? Thanks T33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 To polish it and lubricate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 It seals the surface to stop it oxidising and stops the shot from sticking together like a slug when squeezed together on its way up the barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thanks chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 More important; for commercial volumetric loading, uniform polished pellets will give regular loads and not 'BRIDGE' in the delivery tubes of the loader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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