Lee's micro groove vs normal lube groove for PC?

[chosen_mosin]

Lee's tumble micro groove type vs the normal lube groove. Is there any reason to choose one over the other for powder coating?

[roberts1]

I have had good results with both. Lately i have preferred the normal lube groove style simply because it is the most versatile allowing for pc, tumble lubes or wax type lubes where the micro band doesnt lend itself to the latter option. 75% of my shooting is with pc but i never know when i might like to experiment with a different setup and with standard grooves all options are open without buying a new mold.

[flyingmonkey35]

they both coat awesome and shoot just fine. the micro groove gives more contact with the barrel??

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[jmort]

I like the micro/tumble lube grooves
Many do not
I use PC or BLL, either way tumble "lubed/coated"

[chosen_mosin]

I think I'll go with the normal lube groove so I can pan lube or PC.

Thanks for the help.

[roberts1]

good luck with it

[rsrocket1]

FYI
This is what a Lee TL356-124-2R looks like after an ASBBDT powder coat and bake with HF Red before sizing, after sizing and seated:


I also shoot the 356-120-TC in 9mm and they TL and shoot just as well. No real preference, I just cast and shoot them alternately.


The purple stuff is surplus Sinclair Paint powder I got from a powder coating shop @ $3/pound. The pigment is uneven, but the polymer coats 100% which is all that matters.