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Definitive List - What powders work and what powders don't
Guys, how about we create a sticky (if the thread gets big enough) of PC you've used that either work or don't work. Mention the color, place of purchase, cooking temp, number of coats, and method of application (and post a picture if you can).
I'll start:
In the photo, the boolits on the left
Color: 1st coat Red, 2nd coat Yellow
Num of Coats: 2
PoP: Harbor Freight
Temp: 400F for 20 minutes (oven NOT preheated)
MoA: Dry Tumble (aka Shake and Bake)
Comments: Finish not as smooth as those on the right. Probably due to shorter cook time.
Prognosis: Works. The yellow isn't as opaque as the red is, though.
In the photo, the boolits on the right
Color: Red
Num of Coats: 1
PoP: Harbor Freight
Temp: 400F for 30 minutes (oven NOT preheated)
MoA: Dry Tumble (aka Shake and Bake)
Prognosis: Works.
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Definitive List - What powders work and what powders don't
HF Red
400 degrees 15 minutes
MoA: ES
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/13/vaty7eja.jpg
HF Matte Black
400 degrees 15 minutes
MoA: ES
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/13/u4adaqu8.jpg
Powder by the Pound
Lime Green
MoA: ES
400 degrees 20 minutes
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/13/jenyru4a.jpg
I tried preheating and not preheating. It didn't seem to matter which way. Coating was very even either way. I have had great success with all three. Prior to shooting the PC bullets, I had a little lead build up still in my XD 9mm barrel. My barrel now is perfectly clean. I am not experiencing any build up issues with my 9mm, .380, or 40 S&W. I am moving forward with some rifle bullets this week for my .308. I have cast, coated and installed gas checks on some 170gn FN from a Lee mold that I will be starting with. These will be my first cast rifle bullets. Any pointers as I move on?
Definitive List - What powders work and what powders don't
I would start with a tea spoon, you can always add more if needed. If you get too much in there it just stays in the bottom and can be reused for the next batch. I only do 50 at a time, you really want them scraping the plastic to make static charge. Not saying more wouldn't work, just have not tried it.