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Fiocchi primers are good to go. I've used a bunch of their SPP in the past and just received an order of 3000 more a couple weeks ago.

I've had good luck with 231/HP38 and Bullseye in 9mm (but have lately been saving what little Bullseye I have left for 38 special wadcutters.)

I remember seeing somewhere that Red Dot/Promo works...

I just picked up 500 WLP primers from Academy for $8/100. Outrageous, but the one local shop I found them at wanted $11/100. Unfortunately I think the days of $23/1000 that I paid back in 2016 at a...

I met you one time a few years ago to pickup some brass at Sportsmen's (I think ?) before a ZSA match (which I didn't stay for). I've since retired and moved to Sneads Ferry and have been meaning to...

I’d be interested in Lot 9 -10lbs 45acp small primer. PM sent.

Dave

Those look really good. Nothing to it, is there?

Great tips but I don't foresee going into high production. I do like that modified tumbler, though.

You never know...

I agree... I wish I'd have tried it sooner. And if they don't turn out right they can go into the next casting pot, so nothing is wasted except a little powder and time.

That's all there is to it, and exactly what I did. I used a zip-loc bowl, like these: https://ziploc.com/en/Products/Containers/Round/Containers-Medium-Round . Others have used cool whip bowls, food...

Yep, I saw your thread, and commented in it. Waiting to see the pictures.

After the sample batches of read and green pictured above, I went on and powder coated every cast boolit I had on hand,...

Congratulations from one new PC'er to another. :drinks:

What powder did you use? Got any pictures?

Dave

Looks like silicone mats are popular. I just stole some of my wife's non-stick foil, but might have to try silicone. I might also see if she has any parchment paper and try that, but the non-stick...

Smoke4320 is a straight shooter. His powder and advice made my first try at powdercoating a success. Thanks!

Thanks, the first try with red had some flaws, but I'm really happy with the second batch using the green. I can't take much credit though - Smoke's powder and advice, and all the lessons learned by...

I was thinking that I may just keep tumble lubing the wadcutters, I just threw some into these test batches to see how the do. It seems like a waste for them since they are low velocity and so little...

I'm going to try some of his clear, also. I like the idea of shiny lead. Waiting on Translucent Copper to get back in stock, then I'll try a sample pack of clear, copper, and some kind of blue.

Second trial batch using Smoke's JD Green. These turned out even better with smooth, even color - really slick and shiny. What looks like bare spots in the picture are reflections of the foil and...

Thanks, guys.

Looking at the pictures again, I see a few thick areas. Guess I need to shake the excess off a little better next time. But I'm still happy with these.

I took advantage of Smoke's Christmas sale and ordered the 4-color pack to try my hand at powdercoating. For this first small test I used Smoke's Flame Red powder, Airsoft black .25g BBs, and a small...

Just sent $32 PayPal for all four colors.
Been thinking about trying powdercoating, and this looks like a good way to start.
Thanks and Merry Christmas!

Thanks for that link. I hadn't found that one but it looks pretty good.

Only loading pistol calibers right now, but Bullseye and W231/HP-38 are what usually use. Been thinking about trying some Trail Boss though.

I picked up one of the Rough Rider 22LR only revolvers a couple of years ago and have really enjoyed it. No problems so far after several "bulk packs" of cartridges through it.

The first time I...

I never knew I needed to cast my own bullets/boolits, or the money I would "save" doing it.

You can use pretty much any dies, As far as I know they are all the standard 7/8x14 thread, but there may be some oddball stuff. I'm happy with the Lee die sets, they're inexpensive, they work great...