moor man Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Anyone powder coating their cast bullets? Using bullet lube (L.L.Alox) at the moment but would like to try this out. Currently casting .38/357cal 125gn-200gn? +possibly 6.5mm in future. Looking for some practical advice, ie, suppliers, tips, pros/cons w.h.y.... Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Waste of time and money, they really don't shoot any better than a properly lubed bullet. Alox is OK (just remember to warm it up before using it) and that a little goes a long way, alternatively you can use a "proper" lube and pan lube your bullets very easily. The most important things with cast bullets are fit to your chamber and lead hardness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 A lot of dry lubes and magic coatings were tried back in the pistol days but traditional lube methods have never been bettered IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted August 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Ok thanks, I did slug my bore and can produce reasonable cast bullets. Had a dabble in diy pan lube, was pretty messy and only part successful tho. Using L.L.A. now but always open to new ideas. I'm on castboolits and marlinowners, are there any other uk forums worth looking at? I know you 2 have a lot of experience so thought I'd ask. a.t.b. MM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) Dromia (moderator) on Full-Bore Uk is a wealth of knowledge on the subject, also on castboolits as well I believe Edited August 7, 2018 by phaedra1106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted August 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 Thanks phaedra, will get myself on fullbore.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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