So I PC'ed my first batch of .38's and .45 Colt's this week. The Powder Coating process and the end result went well (I believe thanks to Smoke's product and the info I gleaned here).
I do have a couple of questions about the process;
1. I heat treat (cast, size, heat for 1hr @ 400deg., water quench, then lube) .45ACP's, 9mm's, and heavy .45 Colt loads. None of the bullets are gas checked. In the case of the 9mm's and the .45 Colts, the loads are around 30KPSI, so I do it to prevent fouling. In the case of the .45ACP's, I've found that my Kimber much prefers heat treated WW as opposed to plain WW bullets. In regards to heat treating, does the Powder Coat process (400deg. at 15-20 mins) anneal the bullets back down? Have most of you found that the Powder Coat will make loads less particular where hardness is concerned in terms of accuracy and fouling?
2. Some have strong feelings about shooting jacketed over lead fouling and vice versa. Are there any opinions out there about swapping back and forth from conventionally lubed bullets to Powder Coat? Does one need to thoroughly clean the bore before going from one to the other?
Thanks!!!