So far I've only done a few batches but I am happy with the results so far.
I preheat my boolits at 140 for 4 minutes, then dump them into a #5 container with some unknown brand of white powder...
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Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
So far I've only done a few batches but I am happy with the results so far.
I preheat my boolits at 140 for 4 minutes, then dump them into a #5 container with some unknown brand of white powder...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Howdy all, this is my second foray into powder coating and the initial results are encouraging. My first attempt was just a trial run with some reduced loads in a M1 Garand. Last weekend I made it...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Howdy Frank,
I used the "Shake an' Bake" method to powder coat my boolits. It was very easy. I just put a small amount of powder coat in a sandwich bag and shook them up until well coated then...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Howdy all, I finally made it to the range today to try some of my reduced velocity loads. This is new territory for me but I am loving it. Most of my cast boolit experience has been with black powder...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Thanks all for the help. I will load up some rounds and report back with my results. It won't be until the middle of next month before I will get a chance to shoot them but will post my results as...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Thanks for the replys. I am not worried about throwing the charges as my only powder measure I have at this time is an old Bedling & Mull that I use for Black Powder only. For smokeless, I weigh...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Thanks Jeff, did you use any filler with that load?
Joel
Forum: Cast Boolits
Howdy all, I am looking for some help with a starting load for Hi-Skor 800X with a Lyman 311672 boolit in a .30-06. From what I have read and researched I am thinking that 10 grains would be a safe...
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