The overwhelming preference for cast in the 300 BLK seems to be powder/Hitek coated. Has anyone shot conventionally lubed and gas checked boolits in their rifle?
I plan for a target velocity around 1,600 FPS. I have no issue driving conventionally lubed and checked boolits to 2,000+ FPS in lever actions, but this will be a first for me with a gas operated rifle. Cleaning isn’t an issue. Even "really dirty." Rifles need cleaning no matter what you shoot and patches are cheap. Heavy leading or some functional problem on the other hand…
I’ll powder coat if I have to, but I’d like to get away without that extra equipment and process. What are your experiences?