I've read the threads and I'm interested in trying some Hi-Tek. I have one question though.
Once you mix the powder up what's the shelf life?
Also what type of bottle is everyone using for the mixed solvent and powder?
I've read the threads and I'm interested in trying some Hi-Tek. I have one question though.
Once you mix the powder up what's the shelf life?
Also what type of bottle is everyone using for the mixed solvent and powder?
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I use the little plastic squirt bottles from Harbor Freight. They come 4 to a pack. I'm not sure of the shelf life but I'm going on several months. You don't need to mix much. I only do an ounce of liquid at a time. I do 1 ounce to 5 grams. It's good for several hundred bullets.
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I use empty green tea plastic bottles. I drill a small hole in the lid and put a piece of plastic wrap over the drilled hole until the next session.
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I use either the clear plastic condiment bottles from WalMart or a smaller clear plastic bottle from a beauty supply store. I've found that 1 tablespoon of powder to 55-60 ml of acetone will coat around 1000 rounds with at least two coats. I usually have 4 trays in rotation with about 5# in each tray.
I use dollar stor plastic bottles with pull up spout. Mix stays fresh for months if the bottle is left sealed.
G'day. If it is mixed and stored in a cool dark place with will last for over 12 months. It may be a bit darker after a bit of time, but it will still work.
I use glass Jam jars (Pickle jars) with the screw top lids. A wide opening on the jar makes it easy to dip the syringe into when sucking up the coating. A couple of bullet in the jar to help keep the solution mixed.
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I use dish soap bottles with a snap on cap, the 9 oz seem to be the best size to work with and they will hold 40 grams of powder with 200 ml of acetone. These are heavy duty and last a long time.
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