I have been trying to use Gamo 4.5 cal round lead shot with my new (to me) Makarov.
They are proving very tedious to load into the magazine as, I would estimate, about a third are slightly too large and do not drop down correctly. These then need fishing out which is a right old faff…
I prefer to use lead rather than steel bb as lead does not ricochet as much and also will protect the rifled barrel. However using them is not going well.
Interested to hear what others recommend. Have I been unlucky with a duff batch? Maybe my magazine is slightly tight (it’s gen 2 I believed -April 2000).
Appreciate any advice. Thank in advance.
Steve