So.... This could have gone in the coatings, lube or alloy forum so here it is in the generic cast bullet section. I have a bunch of pure lead (Stick on WW metal) that I am going to cast and powder coat some bullets out of for my model 92 44 Mag. I will only be trying at 44 special velocities at this point. I am already powder coating but am wondering if there would be any advantage to traditionally lubing the bullets in addition to powder coating. Has anyone tried this or does anyone have an opinion on why this is a good or bad idea? Trying to see if it will help extend the capability of very soft bullet metal in a rifle length barrel.
I have both gas check and plain base molds (245 Gr RNFP). If the plain lead plain base works at 44 special speeds I might try to step up a little with a gas checked bullet.
So, thoughts on lubing a powder coated bullet and any experience someone might have with really soft lead in a similar application.
I'm going to give it a try and will report back but am interested in others experiences.
Before anyone says it, I'm not interested in trading my pure to a muzzleloader as I have muzzle loading plans of my own that will need the soft lead.
Thanks
Mike