powder coated bullets pt2

[Forrest r]

you're right-------You never should have opened this thread.

I feel your pain!

I have 8 different bullets (multiple calibers) that either I have extensive work ups or in the middle of or just starting. I've played with several powders, primers, etc. I have all my logs filled out - chrono data, pics of targets.

I was almost done

These guys forced me into trying bayou's 158 grain SWC's.

I haven't loaded or shot them yet - but those gator snots are just sitting there harassing me. I want to put them to the back of the line and let them wait their turn - - but NOOO - this topic won't go away - they'll be a Part 3 and a Part 4, etc

I cast/pc coat over 30 different bullets right now. The only thing that I've found different is the velocities. Same firearm, same bullet, same brass, powder primers, yada/yada/yada. If the firearm likes a load it doesn't matter if that load is the traditional cast/lubed bullet or the cast/pc'd bullets. They both are accurate & in most cases the pc bullet is more accurate (smaller groups) that their traditional counterpart for the same load.

The only real difference I see is the chronograph results, the pc'd bullets have a higher velocity for the same load than their traditional counterparts.

Personally I feel that the coated bullets have a better fit/seal due to the coating process. It anneals the bullets making them soft which it turn allows them to expand/seal the cylinders & bbl's better/easier. I've had the air cooled pc'd bullets up to 1800+fps without any leading & the wd (water dropped) pc'd bullets up to 2700fps without any leading.

 

[forestswin]

Forrest r
I was just whining a little bit, mainly because from what I read, these coated bullets are going to give a lot more flexibility which means more possibilities and more testing.

I'll definitely try out the loads I've developed first.
thanks for the info - that will help.

You hear that novalty - all will be fine.

 

[novalty]

You hear that novalty - all will be fine.

Still not sure, got a lot of irons in fire.

First test loads of .223 Rem to fire
Ladder load of 25-35 WCF to try out
First test loads of 30-30 WCF to fire
Second test load of 308 Win. to try out
Finish getting caliber conversions set up on Dillon
Figure out some loads with AA#5
Have to get a shooting bench put together
Find more handgun powder for S&W members (wish this was commission based)

 

[venomballistics]

30-30 might become a love affair for you.

 

[novalty]

30-30 might become a love affair for you.

Don't think anything will come close to shooting the 25-35WCF that my Father passed down to me from my Grandmother. I like shooting, but no words to describe shooting a family heirloom that hadn't been fired in decades.

Not to take away from the topic. Powder cooating does seem intriguing, and being able to reduce smoke and residue is a large advantage. One advantage to winters in Maine, is plenty of time for casting and reloading.

 

[venomballistics]

And reduced barrel wear in some cases.