cast bullet coatings

[swampratt]

a very looooooong read.. I sure want to try the HI-TEK
Just as good as gas checked lead...This I see could come in handy.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?87768-lead-bullets-coated-with-polymer-paint/page60

 

[okietom]

I have been shooting some Hi Tek coated cowboy bullets that I bought. No problems.

There is less lead contact with your skin while loading.

 

[Buzzdraw]

I've tried a few hundred Hi-Tek coated bullets. Works fine at non-magnum handgun velocity. Noticeable less "smoke" over a lubed cast bullet. Gun stays noticeable cleaner too. No buildup in the barrel that I can see.

 

[Fyrtwuck]

I've shot some of the Blue Bullets. So far, I've been happy with them. Thinking about ordering some more of them.

 

[Glocktogo]

I'm sold. So far I'm seeing easier reloading, less fouling in the gun and better accuracy.

 

[Bevenue]

I'm sold. So far I'm seeing easier reloading, less fouling in the gun and better accuracy.

What bullet maker did you go with?

 

[Shadowrider]

As to the Hi-Tech coating, I've shot several thousand in 3 different calibers and probably a half dozen different guns. I would not say they are as good as a gas check, but can understand why it might appear so. I wouldn't push them past 1400 but some go past 1500 with no problems. When you get them going that fast they are just as smokey as plain lead from the open guns I've seen running them, they smoke like hell. So it seems that something is going on because at lower velocities the smoke is almost non-existent. They consistently are way more accurate than plated in my guns, less finicky with crimp, and much much cleaner than plain lead, not quite as good as plated or jacketed but dang close. I can certainly live with that for the cheaper price over jacketed as I buy 5000 to 10,000 at a time.

 

[Glocktogo]

What bullet maker did you go with?

I still haven't tested them all yet. That was with the Falcon "Falcoat" bullets. I shot them at the Kentuckiana Colonel and Stars & Stripes matches.

 

[ssgrock3]

I bought some bayou bullets last year, after some local opinion that they also are excellent. I haven't loaded any to find out yet. But same dynamics, less or no leading, good cast bullet.
Mine are green which I also like for no reason.

 

[Glocktogo]

I bought some bayou bullets last year, after some local opinion that they also are excellent. I haven't loaded any to find out yet. But same dynamics, less or no leading, good cast bullet.
Mine are green which I also like for no reason.

Yeah, I went a different direction.