I use my Lyman rotary tumbler in a large (barely fits inside the tumbler) peanut butter jar and plastic bb’s Works great!
@williamcoar67496 жыл бұрын
Just FYI....Eastwood Ford Light Blue and most of the other more effective bullet powder coating agents are a type called polyester TGIC. When you shop for bullet powder coatings, the gloss varieties of those are the ones that will work best. The pigments used in the powder coatings are based on compounds which carry a charge of their own, which can help or hinder the adhesion to lead; that's why some colors will work better than others. The TGIC is a crosslinker which enhances coating ability and toughness, but because of its reactivity with organic materials is also a class 2 mutagen, which can cause cancer and tissue damage. Breathing the fine powder is probably the most dangerous kind of contact. It's highly advisable to wear goggles, nitrile gloves and a mask that effectively filters fine particles while pouring and shaking it in its powder form. Epoxy-based powder coatings, like the ones from Harbor Freight, are less hazardous, but they just don't apply or perform as well. As far as the mixing containers are concerned, those with the number "2" in the triangle are high density polyethylene and the ones with the "5" are polypropylene. Both types of plastic become negatively charged by pulling electrons away from materials rubbed against them, a property they share with the polyester-based powder coatings. When rubbed, lead gives up lots of electrons, so the bullets become positively charged by swirling in the container, attracting the powder particles which continue to adhere as they're dumped out. BTW, HDPE and polypropylene are also two of the food-safe plastics, though you can also find paint buckets made of HDPE, as shown by the "2" in the triangle. Having cancer can be a living hell, and it can happen years after exposures. When you demonstrate a procedure for beginners on You Tube, please remember to teach the safety aspects as well. Thank you!
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving me a little of what ya know about Powdercoat William... I agree it would be a good idea to speak about safety of handling ... Thanks for commenting and watching!
@williamcoar67496 жыл бұрын
I really do appreciate how you've passed along all your valuable tips on powder coating methods, but I don't want to see you or anyone else get sick because the precautionary info, which should be on the packaging, is tucked away where most people don't see it on a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet). It seems like we don't have time for all the things we have to do these days, so we take shortcuts with the things we enjoy to fit them into our spare time. Even lead dust exposure can cause cancer and poisoning, and contact with lead dust and TGIC powder together magnifies the potential several times over. I've worked with numerous cancer patients and have had family members who suffered cancer after toxic exposures, so it worries me when I see good people at risk. TGIC is dangerous enough that it's been banned for industrial applications in some countries. I've been watching your how-to videos because I became interested in powder coating, but I wanted to share some of the other things I learned because everyone should know the risks are real, and that if you take the proper precautions, can be greatly reduced. All the safety equipment is available at Home Depot (paint dept.) or Harbor Freight, and it's pretty cheap. Police, fireman, and healthcare workers use this equipment all the time. Thanks again, and stay healthy!
@justjayjustjay50544 жыл бұрын
@C-Bomb No... one of the 3M respirators is what you should use with powder coating... even when curing (baking) it, as it emits fumes. And dont ever re-use your device to cure them for food again.
@erikaguirre7638 Жыл бұрын
Very informative, thank you.
@DaveMorris-qd5pf Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this reminder. Safety of the unseen is easily overlooked at times.
@frankbarbagallo93992 жыл бұрын
I found that instead of using a wire basket To bake the bullets in I use a silicone baking sheet on the toaster pan when baking and immediately quench them in a bucket of water by flopping the whole tray in Works great and almost no bullets sticking together
@Thorsaxe7776 жыл бұрын
Obviously just a little note, If steel isn't your game, Bullets can be recovered from the embankment and melted down, cast into bullets all over again. It's not only (Green) however, it saves your money as well. a cycle of reuse reduces your overall cost, once you do the math, all you are paying for is powder and primers. Range recovery material is an extremely cheap way to go and the bullets are just as good as the original castings. Good video Buddy, Btw, we are all out of Maxwell House bold. Dave.
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
Hey Sherman Sales..... Yep, when I got done with my casting video. I laughed my butt off, Knowing I have all the lead!!!!!! 😋 the evil side of me : )
@floutdoorstv79146 жыл бұрын
Hey bud im having no luck with the harbor freight red coat. It doesn't stick evenly no matter how I try. Would you suggest trying east coast powders? Maybe I got a lemon?
@mdlanor54146 жыл бұрын
I recently ordered the Eastwood Hardcoat Ford Light Blue for Powder Coating my Cast Lead Alloy Projectiles. Eastwood sent me Hardcoat Cadillac Blue by mistake. This Eastwood Powder,coated the projectiles instantly. The projectiles had such a thick powder on them that I had to vigorously shake the steel mesh tray to remove the excess powder. I never used any Eastwood powders to give any conflicting reviews since I started Powder Coating my projectiles. I have been using the Harbor Freight Red Powder, that can be difficult to get it to stick to my projectiles. I enjoy your videos especially the informative ones. They have helped me a lot. Especially when I used to use Allox to Coat my projectiles which is messy and stinks when shot.
@Vooodoo1014 жыл бұрын
Just started powder coating after a few years of considering it. Thank you for your videos. Made it so easy to start.
@AJFRAN33 жыл бұрын
Thank you I used alot of your tips and watched alot of your videos before my first time trying. I just tried it out and they turned out great.
@agoogleaccount28614 жыл бұрын
Dollar store sells nice baskets for $1 office section.for office stuff
@michaeldunn1503 жыл бұрын
been thinking about casting and powdering but haven't got into it yet.... great vid...
@elvisammo3 жыл бұрын
I think I will send you a video on simple steps to getting started
@MrRebTyree4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Elvis! Very informative. I've been debating doing powder coating my cast bullets for a couple years. But now you've made simple to do and follow for a sure fire method. "It's simple enough to do that even a Caveman can do it!!" 😎
@bigal75613 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and great video. I'm using his videos from start to finish when I start separating lead tomorrow
@kayeszymanski69456 жыл бұрын
hey Elvis! another great easy to follow tutorial, I think I could even do that myself! you are professor Elvis ammo of the school of reloading! God bless you and your family!
@oldcrow18996 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making these excellent instructional videos. I noticed that you shake the paint off more than some of the other video guys - perhaps that's why they didn't have as much luck with the basket method. I've followed your steps with great success. Thank you again.
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
Thats a good observation .. bet your right! : )
@AlbDavidT5056 жыл бұрын
4 videos in 5 days, this is great! Thanks for sharing with all of us out here in KZbin land.
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
Alb DavidT .. well I'm glad you're out there watching! . I want to throw in an ingot making video if the weather holds up! : )
@qchemp4206 жыл бұрын
Tried the Eastwood powder for the first time last week, incredibly easy.
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
Hey Qchemp420... Yep .. that's the reason I featured it in this video. It makes things the easiest and most successful first try. and a powder you can depend on!
@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill3 жыл бұрын
@@elvisammo Do you size them first?
@nickl16826 жыл бұрын
Hay my brother , nice job you make it look so easy. I'll come over and stand the bullets on end do mr bacon won't be mad. As always good job . Your long lost brother from jersey.
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
Hey my long lost brother! Thanks for considering Mr Bacons sensibilities! I hope I didn't upset em with this rouge powder coating method..... : )
@LoadsofBacon6 жыл бұрын
This video brought to you by the Steel Mesh Mafia 😂 Good video as always brother!
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
I was trying to keep my mesh mafia ties a secret! Hope JRB don't see this video. I'll be exposed!! : ) More Bacon!
@michaeldickerson873 Жыл бұрын
Another great video. What about your most current process. Things have obviously evolved over the years you have been posting powder coating videos. Is you most current technique to place uncoated bullets in a 140-degree warm oven for specifically 4 minutes; then to immediately swirl in the plastic bowl for a minute before screening out excess powder and off into a preheated oven. Question is do you do the 400-degrees for 20 minutes or the low temperature/ low heat technique of 250-degree bake for 13 minutes and then quenching in water? After seeing all the videos I could find I realize some techniques have given way to new ways and process is dynamic. I hope to benefit from your evolving experience. Thanks
@trinkladd5 жыл бұрын
FYI. Don't preheat bullets in microwave. Microwave break cabinets on fire oladys pissed. Now I can't reload in kitchen anymore.
@rstephenw4 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't have melted lead in the house in the first place.
@oni1014 жыл бұрын
OMG I hope that was a joke.
@AmbuBadger3 жыл бұрын
Of course not! Use the range top... And turn off the range hood vent to save electricity!
@jhk58624 жыл бұрын
Eastwood has got a big bunch of different colors to choose from too.
@user-ud2ij7ro5c6 жыл бұрын
Hey Elvis.....thanks for including the small details. They helped my system be more efficient. If it weren't for yourself and cookie I would still be buying the expensive stuff(jacketed projectiles).
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
thanks M T L That was the purpose of this video. to throw out as many details as I could think of as I was going along. including the water quench.. : ) Thanks for watching and commenting
@elwhastrummer3 жыл бұрын
I think Elvis likes making noise! Great video, I'm considering buying molds and casting my own bullets for 9mm and .357
@elvisammo3 жыл бұрын
You will not be sorry👍👍
@JeffinTD2 жыл бұрын
Basket wise, Amazon has metal powder coated baskets sold as drawer organizers. I find them sturdier than folded mesh, but mainly the bullets don’t stick to them as much/fewer blemishes.
@1funcar2 жыл бұрын
Got a link to those baskets?
@JeffinTD2 жыл бұрын
@@1funcar I keep trying to reply and it keeps disappearing. Thought it didn’t like a link. Anyway If you search ORG Powder-Coated 6-Inch x 9-Inch Mesh Drawer Organizer in Silver you will find the ones I like on bed bath and beyond. They have rubber feet, but they peel off easily.
@rvenneman6 жыл бұрын
Are you going to resize the bullets now? Will the resizing pull off some of the coating? I am going to do 9mm and .380 ACP as soon as I get enough confidence. I am trying my melting into ingots for the second time this week.
@Oregun6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’ve been wanting to start casting and now with this video and the starter you did the other day I’m gonna start. Thanks so much!
@JohnDoe-vq8bg6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I'm 1 of the suckers still buying Hornady 158gr swc! $36+ tax... Only thing in 357 on the shelf local, sucks being in the middle of nowhere! Merry Christmas!
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
the middle of nowhere sounds awesome to me! Merry Christmas to ya! : )
@JohnDoe-vq8bg6 жыл бұрын
Midwayusa.com now just needs my first name to order. Beautiful out here, but like everything it's got its pitfalls! Thanks for all the education Elvis! Best regards. I think you're awesome aok!
@bigal75614 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. I'm just starting my forming and powder coating. THANKS
@gruntspy446 жыл бұрын
Loads of Bacon's copper penny finish is cool. He invented the steam punk bullet Powdercoat ia kinda weird at times its like theres a dye and a clear coat and sometimes doesnt seem mixed.
@matthewf5323 жыл бұрын
Great video. The step by step taught me a lot!
@davidramsey55114 жыл бұрын
Can you reuse remelt your power coated bullets?? thank you for all your videos you do a good job.
@hoffnagel4 жыл бұрын
Yes. I do it all the time. The powder coating melts off almost instantly.
@jonlockhart84366 жыл бұрын
Still haven't seen a new low heat powder yet Elvis! Waiting on that video to drop! Great vid as always, and it was nice to see a complete start to finish, though this point in the game between Cookie, Bacon, and you, I think I got the process down. :)
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
Hey Jon, yep I guess I should do a vid soon on my low heat epoxy powder.... I'll get it pretty soon!
@jonlockhart84366 жыл бұрын
elvis ammo I look forward to it bud :)
@roythomas10567 ай бұрын
Great video, this even looks fun. Now I need to get to the good will and find me a toaster oven. Thanks for the lesson.
@brianalbee4153 Жыл бұрын
Killer smurfs. Thanks for the video, that was a simpler process than I thought. And cleaner than dealing with waxes and greases etc
@FortuneCookie45LC6 жыл бұрын
EA - Another fine video on this phase of our bulletmaking... Congrats to you!! Happy New Year to the elvis ammo...!! FC Steve
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year Mr Fortune Cookie!!! Thanks for stopping by! : )
@curtiswest42726 жыл бұрын
Hey Good Video! I like to see the upgrades over time and how far you have come. I have a full size oven now With a vent hooked up. Keep them coming, people learn a lot from your videos.
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Curtis West... yep.. I like doing some updates too.. Keeps me on track. and Im glad Others like them too! Another powder addict ! : )
@tjo40873 жыл бұрын
Elvis you the man!
@janitokleynhans55746 жыл бұрын
Thanks Elvis! soon my powder will be here. Time to try. Saludos
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
Thanks again my friend! Saludos..
@lonewanderer36036 жыл бұрын
This guy's the Bob Ross of reloading.
@philippinegunsandammo27713 жыл бұрын
Sir pls help or email ME vmceubunz@yahoo.com i need to buy POWDER COATING POWDER FOR my BULLET HEADS PLS
@bruceedwards52716 жыл бұрын
I am curious, does the bare spots on those bullets that were stuck together effect the way the bullet travels when it is fired? I seems to me is might cause the bullet to tumble or something.
@carlsartor14234 жыл бұрын
In one of your other videos (Aug.18,2017) you were using a lower temp after powder coating to lessen the tempering of the bullets. Does water quenching after baking have an effect on hardness? Is hardness that much of a concern when the bullets are powder coated?
@tangotwo47436 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Thanks
@bigracer38676 жыл бұрын
Good ole number 2 bucket! Lol!
@archangel200316 жыл бұрын
Eastwood sells a real inexpensive, basic powder coat gun. You just stand them up on a cookie sheet (not touching), clip the ground wire onto the sheet, dust them with the powder from the gun, then put them in the oven. Preheating is good to make sure there is no moisture in your part (you can powder coat all kinds of things) and to help it stick where the static does not work as the powder melts on contact. No "water quench" to unstick them from each other, just perfect polymer jackets.
@jasoncook20964 жыл бұрын
I am having trouble getting the powders I have to stick well. What powders do you recommend that have good coverage?
@larrypalmer96356 жыл бұрын
Do you think the clear powder coat form Eastwood will work for powder coating bullets?
@davidheath27723 жыл бұрын
Do you sell powder coated bullets to reloaders in 357 an what grains are they
@archangel200314 жыл бұрын
I had an Eastwood powder coat system but a few years back traded it for a nice old Sears remote motor band saw that needed a little tuning up. The guy who got that system with set all his bullets standing up, and powder coat them with the spray gun and then gently try to get them in the oven without knocking them over. I like Elvis's Method better.
@cantstandidiots58393 жыл бұрын
Probably a dumb question, but can powder coating be safely used on black powder bullets? Thank You.
@T.A.B.Videos6 жыл бұрын
Nice job Elvis
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
treesablowin ..thanks again treesablowin!
@l.a.38872 жыл бұрын
I always appreciate your videos thanks Elvis
@nobodylifts6 жыл бұрын
I haven't had any luck with shaking the weights by hand. I just picked up a case tumbler today. I'll cast up a bunch of 223 bullets and run them in the case tumbler and see if that works. I've been using Harbor Freight black.
@fireboyrasmussen19763 жыл бұрын
That's probably the worst powder. Harbor freight red and white are better
@nobodylifts3 жыл бұрын
@@fireboyrasmussen1976 Thanks for the reply. I've been using Eastwood powders for a while now.
@fireboyrasmussen19763 жыл бұрын
@@nobodylifts yeah I figured since it was 3 years. Funny thing is I just tried harbor freight for the 1st time at powder coating and it would not coat. Drove back and got white and they said they dont get red anymore. So I ordered eastwood. So basically I'm 3 years behind you🤣🤣
@nobodylifts3 жыл бұрын
@@fireboyrasmussen1976 There is a guy on the cast bullet forum by the name of "smoke 4320" that sells powder. I've had excellent results with his powders. He has some unique colors as well like gloss copper. It almost looks like a copper jacket.
@HanstheTraffer6 жыл бұрын
Just another little fyi for the folks watching...THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PERFORMANCE OF DIFFERENT POWDERS. I started with Harbor Freight powders. They work and I got used to them. But when I tried a "better" powder. By a manufacture named "Smoke" I was amazed at the difference. Huge difference. I used to struggle to get enough powder on them. Often having to use two coats. now with Smokes powder I have to shake it well to get the excess off so the coating is not too thick. I am sure Eastwood is similar.
@archangel20031 Жыл бұрын
Two years later, and the questions I have are 1: Prep for the bullets after casting and sizing to just before powder coating. Are they cleaned of sizing lube, and if so, with what? First off I assume sizing beforehand as it will be thicker after the powder is added and then I assumed sizing afterwards to get to the final size. I tried acetone and there mush have been a little moisture from it still on them because it melted the powder to the bullets in an inconstant way, from no coating to huge blobs and I'm still soaking them to clean them! 2: The smallest hardware cloth I can find is 1/4" and the .224 bullets can pass through it, so where can we get something smaller for the .224 bullets? I can get some custom stuff at MC Master Carr but I'd need to sell my car to fun the purchase!
@operator11923 жыл бұрын
I just started and have watched a lot of your videos. My first two batches of 300Blk bullets came out a little splotchy. I was using a #5 plastic container and i preheated the bullets to about 140°F for 4mins like you said might help. It’s pretty dry where I live and I was using Eastwood Ford Light Blue, do you do anything else to encourage static electricity or no? Just curious. I mean mine weren’t bad by any means, I just could see a little splotchiness and I’m assuming that’s maybe due to the container or maybe I’m just overlooking something. I know you can acetone wash them first but I was hoping to not have to do that. Maybe it’s because I quenched the bullets in water during casting and the minerals in the water maybe affected it?
@jackcrockett5382 жыл бұрын
Hello Elvis. I have some Hornady copper jacketed FTX bullets I bought to reload 454 cartridges. They are sold as .451 diameter but in reality the diameter is .450. They do not shoot well. When I reload with .452 diameter bullets I get much better groups. Can I powder coat the bullets to increase the diameter from .450 to .452?
@khester73972 жыл бұрын
Yes. Using the powder coat featured in this video, Eastwood brand: Ford Light Blue, youll gain anywhere from 2 to 4 thousandths in diameter. Size down after coating, if needed. You will probably not need to size at all, considering your starting diameter.
@archangel200314 жыл бұрын
How about letting us know about the toaster oven you use? The prices for those things are all over the place and nobody really talks about size other than how many slices of bread it's supposed to toast.
@billtalley41043 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your videos very much. I have been powder coating for a while now. Is there a video comparing leading and velocity in powder coated bullets that have been lubed and not lubed?
@ronaldprovencher75704 жыл бұрын
You forgot to say they needed to be resized also after powder coating .
@joshwideman74876 жыл бұрын
Hey Elvis. Do you need a dedicated oven for heating the coated bullets up? I'll probably find a toaster oven at a yard sale or somewhere but can I just use my kitchen oven for now?
@ericcoombs27474 жыл бұрын
What is the best harbor freight color to use? I tried Eastwood Cadillac blue and it is horrible.
@theTIVANshow6 жыл бұрын
Great video
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
Hey Mr TIVAN!
@Sanman13 жыл бұрын
Do you size them afterwards, or shoot them as-cast and as-coated?
@paulettehilk68745 жыл бұрын
Has anyone powder coated soft lead for bullets. I do a lot of lead wheel weights lead bullets but have a lot of soft lead and wonder how it would work after powder coat.
@willardcraighead8896 жыл бұрын
Tell me what you think. With powder coating, I get double duty out of my .356 diameter, 124 gn TC mold. I double coat the bullets (Harbor Freight Red) and size to .358 diameter for my 38/357 mag.
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
Getting your moneys worth is always a good thing! : ) As long as your getting good performance no leading.. Great job. Im sure the 124 tc . drops a little large to start with. Powder coating makes these things like increasing diameter possible .... Nice! : )
@johnny280zx52 жыл бұрын
When quenching you also increase the hardness of the lead. :)
@JohnDoeEagle12 жыл бұрын
Also cure and set the powder coat all in the same step. Water quenching makes perfect sense by the benefits you get for so little effort.
@irvin9275 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all those useful videos Elvis ammo, however do you resize your PC bullets? I'm having an issue, my PC or 45-45-10 bullets came out to be .358 and if i reload them as is they won't chamber. I can get them to chamber seating them @ OAL 1.10 but when i shoot them, they aren't accurate and they keyhole. Plz help!
@robbiekipping11244 жыл бұрын
Well I am no longer innocent. Thank you. Where do you order your powder? Kip
@ROBERTMADDEN1004 жыл бұрын
I have the Eastwood copper powder and have trouble getting it to stick, tried warming up the bullets and using airsoft bb's to help create static but to no avail, anyone else tried the copper or have any suggestions on how to get it to work.
@taylordavison68495 жыл бұрын
Is powder coating an alternative for copper jackets? If so, how does is perform with polygonal rifling?
@Mr25619774 жыл бұрын
Hey elvis , what powder do you use with youre dry tubbler I bought some powder on amazon but doesn’t stick to the bullets
@jimseals86598 ай бұрын
You have more hardware cloth, just make an insert for the water bucket and lift them our all at once.
@SuperBadbri Жыл бұрын
Well I'm not having any luck powder coating.seams to be thick as heck,I haven't used my sizing app yet but wow hope they fit thru..and what about the bottom..had parchment paper first time stuck to bottom and all the excess around bottom.then did in a wire thing like you got, and they stick to it and you lose some powder coat at the bottom..
@archersfriend6 жыл бұрын
Hours of testing and trial and error reduced to 18 minutes. What a guy to share. I know you love a challenge, to here is my challenge to you: I have hundreds of old cast pre lubed bullets that have been hot and cold (severe changes) over the years and some of the lube has come off and some is hard as can be. What would you suggest to get the old lube off and powder coat them???? I have tried to heat them and melt it off, But the powder does not stick. ( I did try harbor freight powder only, did not want to waste my Eastwood) It FAILED big time, just threw them into the lead pot to recycle.
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
Hey archersfriend, Easy, Boil them. Then you might follow up with a cleaning with acetone.. done..: )
@archersfriend6 жыл бұрын
I will give that a try.
@Shywolf58 Жыл бұрын
I like to watch your videos, they are really informative. I am just setting up to try powder coating my cast bullets, and sent off for a couple eastwood powders to try. One is the green that you mentioned working so well in another video. The other is a gray, but when it came in I noticed that it says it is a Hotcoat corrosion resistant Primer... can this still be used like a powder coat, or do I need to just get rid of it or maybe use it as a primer only for some hard to cover color I may run into down the line?
@joep42356 жыл бұрын
thanks so much Elvis!!! Are using the same method for .223 projectiles? Does the fact that they are smaller cause any issues, like sticking to the wire mesh?
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
Joe P ...yep I use the same method. because they are so small. I level them out on the mesh. that's it!
@joep42356 жыл бұрын
thank you !!!!
@joemcdonald4400 Жыл бұрын
how do you get your bullet weights right? All of mine are too heavy, I suspect it has to do with alloy. I think I may have too much lead in my alloy mix. Lee TC 124 grain, my bullets turn out 137 to 140 grains. Please help if you see this.
@CoenKlav6 жыл бұрын
Nice vid Elvis ! Are these te 140 grs Lee .38 bullets ?
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
Hey AC van... these are the lee 105gr .358 that turn out to be 110gr. Nice plinking ammo!
@CoenKlav6 жыл бұрын
I haven't try them yet but I shoot the 140 grs Lee bullet with the same shape they come out at 144 grs. Very accurate bullet !
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
A.C. van Klaveren yep these are very good shooters too!
@pareloader59893 жыл бұрын
Elvis. Maybe you could help me. I have been reloading for quiet a while now 9mm and have always used FMJs. I think that I really want to try using powder coated bullets but I am nervous about the coated bullets fouling up my barrel. Any help would be great. I have some 9mm that are all prepared and ready for the final steps of reloading. I want to order some bullets (powder coated) but am hesitant. Any help would be great. Have been a long time subscriber. Love your channel. Thank you. Chris
@barndweller45736 жыл бұрын
HOw in the *$#** does this video get 8 thumbs down? Another great video sir! P.S. I stand my bullets on their base if they will stay there, rifle do not work as well that way. I even use the silicone mats sometimes.
@vengenaceearly2556 жыл бұрын
Yep that's how I like to do as well.
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
Hey brother Vengenace! Thanks! Good morning to ya!
@uMalice3 жыл бұрын
Can you size .358 down .001-.002 to run in a 9mm?
@elvisammo3 жыл бұрын
Yes but the shape in the size of the bullet will determine if you have feeding issues or not in the semi autos for instants in the Blackhawk revolver it has a separate wheel chamber that excepts 9 mm those are really good to load wide cutters in.
@dalerhodes6233 Жыл бұрын
Elvis ammo I've been pwdr coating for about a month never an issue. I bought a lb of Eastwood flat black and it will not coat the bullets after tumbling for 30 secs. HELP. DALE.
@johnmikulas8833 жыл бұрын
I hate "scare" posts, but, the hardware cloth is coated with zinc, I had my first case of metal fume fever (zinc) in 1971,, and EVER since I have worked real hard to avoid zinc fumes. Hardware cloth in a 400 degree oven will release zinc fumes. Google "metal fume fever", and decide for yourself. I would be happy to give the details of my effects,, if anyone wants to hear, in an email. I think a stainless steel basket will be on my shopping list.
@SuperBadbri Жыл бұрын
Do you have to worry about where they stuck to the wire and made imperfections????
@ulfrogeriversen21233 жыл бұрын
Ford light blu is good, but it's the Ford dark blue good to ?. And have you som colour red you can recommend 🙂
@johnstewart88493 жыл бұрын
The powder doesn’t stick to my bullets, even when I pre-heated them. I wish I could get such an even coat of the dry powder! Does lead hardness have any influence? Mine just do not take the powder, almost like there’s a releasing agent in the lead.
@joshwideman74876 жыл бұрын
Is it necessary to use your vibratory tumbler to properly coat the bullets in one step? FC45 seems to prefer this method.
@richhunter5156 жыл бұрын
Now do you have to resize these before you load them?
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
yep... off to the sizer!
@mattrowe12293 жыл бұрын
since its not easy to find .358 cast molds, could i use a .356 cast mold,then powder coat so the bullet will come out about .358 to .359 and then size to .358. or just load at .358 to .359 because of the lube or powder coat
@charlesirby92226 жыл бұрын
I keep trying to do it that way but the OCD in me causes me to freeze up when I hear my 'TWEEZERS' yelling..."Hey FOOL, you forgot about me!" . . . Merry Christmas Elvis! . . . c h a r l i e Also...remember the fallen today...'December 7, 1941 -- a date which will live in infamy'
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
Hey Charles Irby..... You just spin around pull the hammer back on those tweezers and then you will be freed up to powder coat monster size batches of bullets at a time!!! : ) God Bless the USA! God Bless Peal Harbor! God bless our Troops!!!
@elvisammo6 жыл бұрын
The allies may have had better weapons, But they were met with better people! quote by elvis ammo : )
@melthomas6250 Жыл бұрын
Do you resize when they are wet or make sure they are dry?
@patriot723 жыл бұрын
Do these need to be lubed before sizing?
@johnpierce27772 жыл бұрын
Can I do them outside on the patio.
@williebulletman52176 жыл бұрын
Great vidoe bye one of the God fathers of lead watch and lean people
@ek87103 жыл бұрын
*by
@locksmithsilva116311 ай бұрын
Doesn’t bend the slugs smacking them like that?
@rodneyhendrickson98116 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks man Im going to do this to mine Good video Do you clean or shake your Brass that way to "Lol" joke
@robertfugate58276 жыл бұрын
Sounds like weather you're using #5/#2 plastic bucket it doesn't matter about static. In fact I don't think you can build up any static in a plastic bucket!
@MrBuck65664 жыл бұрын
Multiple (101 to be exact) uses for a Pie Spatula! :) Thanks Elvis!
@AZVIDS3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@johnshively47683 жыл бұрын
y'all know the numbers are plastic type and not container size right?