really impressed with SNS coated bullets

[Moonman]

Venomballistics,

Was a machinist for decades, enjoyed my CNC lathe, Toolroom size Hardinge precision lathe.
I always liked the lathes over the Milling Machines generally.

That's in the Past Now, a new life now exists for me,

CASTING/COATING/BAKING/SIZING/LOADING/SHOOTING/REPEATING OVER AND OVER.

Whew! That was a mouthful, Nap Time NOW!

 

[mikld]

Went out and fired off 200 rounds loaded with the new SNS coated bullets today in a pair of .357 revolvers. I was using the 125gr FP sized at .358 on top of 5.2gr of Titegroup. First off (this is just a coincedence) they were hitting at the same point of impact as my favorite load using Hornady XTP's. That was just kind of a bonus. The thing that really impressed me though was how tightly they grouped. I shot at 50ft, 25yrds, and 35yrds with very little difference in the POI. At those ranges they were as good if not better than any groups I've ever gotten with the XTP's. Beyond 35yrds I have trouble seeing the little 1" orange dot on the target so I seldom shoot beyond that. To top it all off I don't recall noticing any smoke. I wasn't looking for smoke but they were obviously much cleaner than lubed bullets. At about 1/3 the cost of XTP's I think they're a heck of a buy.

"SNS"??

 

[Moonman]

Mikid,

SNS CASTING, they sell lead projectiles COATED WITH THE AUSTRALIAN

"HI-TEK" PROCESS.

This process is also used by Bayou Bullets, Gateway Bullets, BBI, and recently LNL CASTING in Ohio.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

Coated bullets

That's in the Past Now, a new life now exists for me,

CASTING/COATING/BAKING/SIZING/LOADING/SHOOTING/REPEATING OVER AND OVER.

I take that sizing, after the coating has been added, doesn't damage the coating?

 

[Moonman]

BLUEDOT37,

Correct, if you're SIZING DIE injures, cuts, scrapes coating THAT'S BAD.

Sizing die would need polished or replaced.

DO NOT size before at least one coat has been successfully
applied if you are using the Australian "HI-TEK" coating formulas.
Sizing beforehand will interfere with the coatings lead adhesion.

 

[JB4570]

A couple of weeks ago I ordered LNL bullets, went and picked them up their in my part of the woods, and found they are just as consistent as Bayou, very happy with the results give these guys a try, as stated NO Leading at all, the .38's I got 160RN are very accurate and don't leave any muck in the cyl great for matches.

 

[venomballistics]

I take that sizing, after the coating has been added, doesn't damage the coating?

Ive not had a problem with it yet, though I can see where a rough sizer might take a tickle of 400 grit to fix

 

[venomballistics]

Venomballistics,

Was a machinist for decades, enjoyed my CNC lathe, Toolroom size Hardinge precision lathe.
I always liked the lathes over the Milling Machines generally.

That's in the Past Now, a new life now exists for me,

CASTING/COATING/BAKING/SIZING/LOADING/SHOOTING/REPEATING OVER AND OVER.

Whew! That was a mouthful, Nap Time NOW!

the toy I'd love is a laser sintering printer.
load up a draft after lunch, assemble parts by dinner

 

[bbqncigars]

I've had good luck with the Hi-Tek on pistol boolits, but it failed miserably on boolits for the big rifle (850gr gas checked .512 in .50BMG). I will try powdercoated boolits the next time out. I absolutely HATE scrubbing fouling out of that barrel.

 

[venomballistics]

I've had good luck with the Hi-Tek on pistol boolits, but it failed miserably on boolits for the big rifle (850gr gas checked .512 in .50BMG). I will try powdercoated boolits the next time out. I absolutely HATE scrubbing fouling out of that barrel.

Perhaps powder coated might shine for you if you find the right stuff.
I've found some Teflon powder online.
In theory, if that can't solve it. It can't be solved.

 

[Jaymo]

I want to get into coating my bullets.
How do I tumble coat them, where do I get what I need to tumble coat them, & what are the air soft BBs for?

I don't have a PC gun.

Teflon powder? Hmmmmmm.

 

[Moonman]

jaymo,

You need to go over to the CAST BOOLITS site, there are several STICKIES containing HUNDREDS and HUNDREDS of posts.

There are DIFFERENT methods the Australian HI-TEK is what SNS CASTING does and the OP's question.

This coating IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT than what people call powder coating.

Bayou Bullets, Gateway Bullets, BBI, and LNL Casting ALSO use this process.
Bayou Bullets and Gateway Bullets will sell you the component to SELF COAT.

The other type of coatings are TRADITIONAL POWDER COATING, either with an ELECTROSTATIC GUN
or TUMBLE LUBING with Plastic BB's (to help with coverage) in a COOL-WHIP container.

Many use HARBOR FREIGHT powders to TRADITIONAL powder coat with (cheap) some H.F. powders DO NOT WORK REALLY WELL, others do.

Coat/Bake/Size with all methods generally.

 

[venomballistics]

actually all the harbor freight powders work great if your using the electrostatic gun. Its the shake and bake methods where some powders prove useless.

As I understand the hy tek and powder coat methods, both roads lead to the same promised land.
Pitch the wax and pick one to replace it.
or ... pick both

 

[Jaymo]

Which Harbor Freight powders work well with the tumble coat method?

I assume the plastic BBs generate the static charge that attracts the powder to the boolits?

I'm thinking this is a lot less messy and less headache than traditional lube.

Thanks for the help. I see this as a revolution in lead fouling prevention.

 

[venomballistics]

Which Harbor Freight powders work well with the tumble coat method?

I assume the plastic BBs generate the static charge that attracts the powder to the boolits?

I'm thinking this is a lot less messy and less headache than traditional lube.

Thanks for the help. I see this as a revolution in lead fouling prevention.

Pretty much just the red.
I have even observed it being quicker to build up with the es gun.

 

[1coyote]

+1

+1 for the SNS coated bullets.

I've shot a couple thousand of them (45+9) and they are great!
I won't buy anymore lead/lubed bullets as long as the Hi-Tek coated ones are available.
My experiences with the SNS Casting company have been positive.

 

[686forme]

I'm ready to buy some Bayou bullets in 9mm 124 grain. One bullet is smooth like a plated round and the other they offer looks cast with a lube groove. Which would be the better choice?

 

[Jaymo]

I'm sold.
I need to get some HF red powder.
And some airsoft BBs
How hard/long do you shake the tub to coat the boolits?

 

[Moonman]

686forme,

Either works, Groove or no groove.

Just ordered some more sample packs from Bayou Bullets,

they'll show up in a couple days.

Jaymo,

Till hey look coated.

 

[venomballistics]

I'm sold.
I need to get some HF red powder.
And some airsoft BBs
How hard/long do you shake the tub to coat the boolits?

While you're at HF look at the gun. It, might still be on sale.
Then pick up some HF black too. Then you can do something about all those scuffed and scuzzy looking magazines you have.
It's not just for bullets ya know.