Well I did it

[davidj001]

Here's some Boolits from my new Rifle mold I got for Christmas and a few .40 s&w. I cast them the other day, finally go to Powder Coat today, waiting on my sizer die so I can put the Gas Checks on and size them then I'll load them for the 7.7 Jap, and a few for the 30.06 etc.

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why do you powder coat the bullets?

 

[Petro_58]

why do you powder coat the bullets?

To keep the Lead Bullet from Leading the Barrel which would cause accuracy and cleaning issues. The Powder Coat acts as a Lube, think of it like a Paint Jacketed Bullet. For years everybody lubed their lead cast bullets with a grease/ wax like combination, and some still do. With Powder Coat you don't have to do that. And then of Course there's the Designer Colors for the Fashion Police.

 

[davidj001]

To keep the Lead Bullet from Leading the Barrel which would cause accuracy and cleaning issues. The Powder Coat acts as a Lube, think of it like a Paint Jacketed Bullet. For years everybody lubed their lead cast bullets with a grease/ wax like combination, and some still do. With Powder Coat you don't have to do that. And then of Course there's the Designer Colors for the Fashion Police.

do you do the powder coating yourself, do you send them out somewhere ?

 

[Petro_58]

do you do the powder coating yourself, do you send them out somewhere ?

Do it myself, I have a Harbor Freight Powder Coat Gun kit.

 

[davidj001]

Do it myself, I have a Harbor Freight Powder Coat Gun kit.

thanks, i'll have to remember that if i ever get into casting my own bullets

 

[Clarke123]

My all-time favorite press ...

Let me elaborate: I have never had a more reliable press, even my Rock Chucker or Hornady LNL AP!

 

[shootin4fun]

I got some brass to get you started if you want. I thought about reloading but that's about it. I thought about it lol!

 

[coach482]

I thought about reloading but that's about it. I thought about it lol!

There are times I wished I had laid down till the urge went away.

 

[Lobo1]

I'm not sure if I going to save money doing this or not but it sure looks like a hobby I'm going to get hooked on!

You will define fly get hooked on it. It is fun, relaxing, interesting and very addictive.

 

[hikingthehills]

I got some brass to get you started if you want. I thought about reloading but that's about it. I thought about it lol!

I'll shoot a pm a little later. Thanks Brother!!!