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BNE

11-03-2013, 02:43 PM

I have just ordered my first Hi-Tek coating. I want to order some molds for 9mm and for 45. Which is better, tumble lube type or more traditional lube groove, or does it matter?

Thanks

runfiverun

11-03-2013, 04:38 PM

i'm biased and prefer the larger thicker drive bands.
maybe soon we will see slick side molds for these coatings.

btroj

11-03-2013, 06:22 PM

I don't think it matters but bearing surface is a good thing.

I prefer traditional grooves.

BNE

11-03-2013, 07:26 PM

Thanks Gentlemen. I have appreciated your input on other peoples questions. Thicker bands it is.

Ausglock

11-03-2013, 08:46 PM

Accurate molds do a 35-135Z , 35-168Z and a 45- 230Z.
these are no groove bullets for coating.

I'm ordering a 35-168Z tomorrow.

Dystaxia

11-03-2013, 08:54 PM

I have just ordered my first Hi-Tek coating. I want to order some molds for 9mm and for 45. Which is better, tumble lube type or more traditional lube groove, or does it matter?

Thanks

Don't get the "Tumble Lube" designs. I wasted 2 months trying to get them to work and ended up getting a LEE 356-125-2R and an AccurateMolds.com #45-230Z.

Love Life

11-03-2013, 09:29 PM

I'd like to see a slick side SWC. I bet a slick side (still need a crimp groove?) 358429 could be shortened enough to work in 357 mag brass in the S&W N-Frames crimped in a crimp groove. All while retaining it's target weight.

Hmmm......

jmort

11-03-2013, 09:34 PM

"still need a crimp groove?"

With revolvers for self-defense, having a bullet jump crimp could be catastrophic. I will never forget the guy in Alaska charged by a 1,000 pound brown bear and he got off two shots with his Ruger Alaskan .454 and then bullet jumped crimp and revolver jammed. Fortunately bear piled up at his feet, too close for comfort. I suppose light loads for plinking could be smooth.

Intel6

11-05-2013, 01:00 PM

I had some TL moulds left over from when I tried that before going to a Star.

I just started using HT coating and used 125 TC TL LEE/150 RNL LEE/200 FPL NOE/230 TC TL LEE moulds. All worked well and I had no issues with either type. Since I have them I will use them but if I buy new ones for coating I will buy regular moulds.

Neal in AZ