I have used a lot of powder coated bullets and never thought to check this. I don't think the powder touching the base of the bullets and degrading the coating will effect the performance of the bullet to prevent leading. It would be interesting to see what the effect of the coating on degrading the powder in a loaded cartridge would be. I have some 9mm powder coated bullets loaded with titegroup that i will pull and check the bullet bases on.
What about putting a gas check on the base of the bullet where it would touch the powder in the shell case ??? That would stop any possible contact with the powder.
Long story but I will try to shorten it. I put the bullets in a Tupperware container and swirl it around vigorously in the powder coat. After, I dump the bullets in a wire strainer that is sitting over a piece of cardboard. I dump the excess powder coat into its original bag. Then I take some parchment paper and put it on a oven tray and I proceed to put as many bullets as I can in it. I stand them on their bases because it looks better than just piling them in. I bake them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. (I tried 20 minutes at 400 degrees but the parchment paper burns on the bases and the temperature could be off too it’s just a cheap toaster oven). After baking I throw them into ice water for cooling and hardening. Then I test one using the smash test to make sure the coating is durable.
you should check the temp on the oven with a thermometer . my oven is 50 degrees off from the dial setting . if you haven't already @@heavyleadenthuasist38
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Thanks that is a interesting test.
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I like your idea of using pill containers for testing. I use plastic Easter eggs
That is honestly very interesting and unconventional. Thanks for sharing and watching!
I'll spread the word that you're doing this experiment..it sucks if Bullseye is a no-go
Yes it does! It was attacking all 4 powder coatings. I was hoping maybe there will be one that won’t react with Bullseye.
Tightgroup is brutal to harbor freight red.
Thanks for the info!
I have used a lot of powder coated bullets and never thought to check this. I don't think the powder touching the base of the bullets and degrading the coating will effect the performance of the bullet to prevent leading. It would be interesting to see what the effect of the coating on degrading the powder in a loaded cartridge would be. I have some 9mm powder coated bullets loaded with titegroup that i will pull and check the bullet bases on.
Yeah it might not be a bad idea to check some
What about putting a gas check on the base of the bullet where it would touch the powder in the shell case ??? That would stop any possible contact with the powder.
That would work! Great thinking but you would need a gc bullet mold. There’s a big mix of both plain base and gas check molds out there.
It’s gotta be the nitroglycerin content right? Idk what else could effect powder coating
Yes I believe so!
Epoxy coat them. Resilient against this.
What process do you use when you powder coat ?
Long story but I will try to shorten it. I put the bullets in a Tupperware container and swirl it around vigorously in the powder coat. After, I dump the bullets in a wire strainer that is sitting over a piece of cardboard. I dump the excess powder coat into its original bag. Then I take some parchment paper and put it on a oven tray and I proceed to put as many bullets as I can in it. I stand them on their bases because it looks better than just piling them in. I bake them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. (I tried 20 minutes at 400 degrees but the parchment paper burns on the bases and the temperature could be off too it’s just a cheap toaster oven). After baking I throw them into ice water for cooling and hardening. Then I test one using the smash test to make sure the coating is durable.
you should check the temp on the oven with a thermometer . my oven is 50 degrees off from the dial setting . if you haven't already @@heavyleadenthuasist38
@@heavyleadenthuasist38 best to get to 400 degrees I think.
I wonder if different powders are better at not getting attacked by the gun powder.
@@Billbobaker if I do 400 degrees I get parchment paper burnt on the bullet bases.