Sorry for the basic question, but i got to start somewhere...

[Jim atlas]

First off, I'm new to metallic. I've been loading shotahell for a good while.
So, I got a box of cast bullets super cheap. They're coated with something. Question is, do I use cast load data ? I'm assuming so, but you know that is...
Also, does the coating take the place of lube?
Thanks.

[Jim atlas]

.452" 200 grain f.p. P.c.

[nagantguy]

Yes and yes and maybe. The coating takes the time lace of the lube . As far as what data to use the Lyman cast bullets handbook is the grail. You didn't say caliber , if it's gas checked and coated I'd try jacketed data starting low and working up. Remember though cast and jacketed are different beasts; for one thing you'll need to pay more attention to case mouth belling and crimp. What kind me of coating like a powder coat,hi-tek?
What caliber and what operating range your looking for would help.

[nagantguy]

Now I see the second post 45,200gr,pc'd a warty red .'may need to be sized that coating looks thick and uneven.

[wv109323]

Yes , I would use data for cast boolits and no lube is needed for properly powder coated boolits.

[Beagle333]

It looks like a powder coating that wasn't allowed to flow and cure. Smash one of em with a hammer and see if it's a good coating, or they'll need some more work.

[BigBore45]

Yes cast load data. That is a powder coated coating. Works as lube, bad job on those ones but should work. Might need to run them through a lee sizer

[Jim atlas]

Here's a photo of one I whacked a couple times and a un-whacked one.
I picked the coating off the edge with my fingernail. I hit it head on and on the side.
Weighed and measured ten of them. .451" and 217.6 grains average.

Thanks all for the help. I'm planning on loading plinkers for a Redhawk in .45 Colt. Like sub 800 fps. Does the coating look like it'll serve for such a purpose?

Thanks again for you patients.

[nagantguy]

451? Someone must have already sized them cause that PC sure looks thick,do you know the size of your redhawk ;as in have you slugged the bore;no one cleft but 451 is on the small side for .45 colt, all my 45 acps use at least 4525,

[Beagle333]

I borrowed this from the pics gallery.... but his is how you smash one. Get out the "sludge" hammer.
If it doesn't chip or flake off.... she's good to shoot.

[runfiverun]

the coating takes place of the lube.

that coating is highly suspect.

[Walter Laich]

you could always lube these to be sure


though I would melt them down and start from scratch but then I like to cast

[popper]

I got a box of cast bullets super cheap. They're coated with something.

I assume you bought them that way and don't cast. I would tumble them in LLA if you have some and shoot. Find another supplier.