http://www.castbulletassoc.org/view_user.php?id=1339>codarnall:
After you get the barrel clean, try using Johnson's Paste Wax. Wax the bore with a fluffy swab then buff the bore with a clean fluffy swab. If that is not enough, Mild polishing may be in order. Link to Bore Polishing:
http://www.castbulletassoc.org/view_topic.php?id=8364&forum_id=63>http://www.castbulletassoc.org/viewtopic.php?id=8364&forumid=63
You will not need any abrasive cloth if you do this procedure to your bore.
The first shot in a very clean but un-waxed barrel sometimes leads the bore no matter what your bullet size or lube is, then more lead will stick. The waxing of the cleaned bore can very well prevent the start of leading if your bullet fit is good and your lube is adequate.
Just don't kid yourself if you haven't slugged your bore correctly and you don't shoot bullets at least .002” over G to G slugged diameter.
Also be very aware that stainless barrels are a much softer metal than Chrome Molybdenum barrels and stainless can be damaged much easier with bronze mesh. Copper mesh should be a lot safer in stainless bores.
My first recommendation would be bore polishing at this point. I hope you have read my post on bore polishing with a Hoppe's Bore Snake and Turtle Wax Chrome Polish and Rust Remover.
Polish then wax the bore, then the bore should love cast bullets (that fit). If a stainless bore is not gleaming slick, make it that way. You will be happier.
Others may disagree, I do have commercial experience with electro-chemical etching/polishing. It does leave the surface stripped of hard shine from shooting or polishing. The naked open metal will allow lead to stick again. Restore the shine by the method I described in my post link above and wax the bore before shooting cast bullets.
Gary