Keep em coming Elvis, you’re doing the reloading community a real service thanks.
@warrensreptiles4 жыл бұрын
Gotta say I'm loving waking up to coffee and an Elvis video.
@Jerefafagus4 жыл бұрын
Something I have done to all of my Lee sizing dies is removed the sharp angle / line in the die where the bullet first makes contact. I use a dremel with skinny fine sand paper cone, then go over it with polish and something softer to buff / polish it. I remove very little and just kind of round that initial sharp edge. The dies work much smoother and don't require any lube.
@Beachbumshooter4 жыл бұрын
Awesome tip! I have a bottle full of 45/45/10 lube left over from my pre powder coat days. I do the same thing. One small drop per 1000 bullets. Works great! Keep the videos coming brother! Good way to start the day.
@Thorsaxe7774 жыл бұрын
Elvis, the number one thing you put on the table, The base of the bullet is the most important part of the bullet, any flaws in its shape will affect the accuracy and overall performance. some people don't care and think that is a mild thing, My question is to them, Why do this at all then? what you demonstrated here is a way to uniform your bullet bases while sizing and there is a huge benefit to doing that. Your experience is showing because you have been doing this for years now. Great Video dude, keep up the good work. -Dave
@banditquest4756Ай бұрын
Very helpful and informative video. Thanks Elvis!
@fernandomercado14043 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot,I started casting a month ago for airguns and your channel have been the school I was needing to give it a try, it has been effortless easy to do...about today vid that lube in sizing came very handy when shooting bullets out of airguns..👍👍
@John_Redcorn_3 жыл бұрын
I use a few squirts of Hornady One-Shot case lube. Doesnt take much and it wont contaminate the powder and also helps when seating the bullet. Probably helps aid with feeding/cycling a little bit too.
@autoprime124 жыл бұрын
Elivis - Buddy! Last night I sprinkled a little graphite on my powder coated bullets before running it through the sizer - it worked great. Thanks for the video...
@12floz673 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate all your information, I’m just getting into casting and have most of what I need, now I’m purging your videos to lessen my mistakes going forward. Thanks again for your instructional videos.🍻
@elvisammo3 жыл бұрын
👍thanks for watching!
@randallsmith69294 жыл бұрын
That’s a great tip! My lee 6 cavity mold drops bullets big,I use one shot, makes sizing a breeze!
@mossmanguitarpickergs83834 жыл бұрын
Same here. I swirl bullets in a shot of hornady one shot, then size PC bullets
@dolphincliffs88644 жыл бұрын
I bought a .312 150 gr mold from Lee and two sizers ,one for .311 and one for .309 so one mold for 7.62x39 and .30-'06. Going to PC and now I will be using lube ,good thing I watched this before I started sizing.
@elvisammo4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting👍👍👍👍
@WilliamCChapin4 жыл бұрын
I think you get a kick out of shaking things in plastic containers! This morning, I put Froot Loops and milk in a cottage cheese container - when I shook it, it made delicious flavored milk! 🤪
@elvisammo4 жыл бұрын
Love it brother!! 🤪😜😂🤣😎🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍
@Don.E.634 жыл бұрын
Elvis is famous for his shake!
@AllanPowell4 жыл бұрын
I'm still on Bread crumbs and chicken.
@ronpage1013 жыл бұрын
Elvis, you always got a trick up your sleeve. I had some fatty's and applied some lube to get em through. But I didn't think to do the whole batch. Brilliant!
@Bizzaro5004 жыл бұрын
Love the intro EA!
@elvisammo4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, I do my best to belt it out every time☠️☠️☠️😎😎🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍🤣
@Bizzaro5004 жыл бұрын
@@elvisammo Love the channel! The information you provide eliminates the trial and error on the viewers end!
@tele13118 ай бұрын
We miss you Elvis.😢
@westcovinadodge4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video. nice to see earrl back in action. I miss the lab coat. Thanks again.
@elvisammo4 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@vincentnastri77364 ай бұрын
Think you had better check your spud plate looking at the cavities in the bottom of your bullets! Thanks for a very good tip ! 🇬🇧🏴💪🥸🏴
@williampollock12744 жыл бұрын
Elvis I loaded up 100 rounds with my 180 gr .40 cal pc bullets and lubed just before sizing with case lube like in your video. Went to the range fired all 100 and guess what not a trace of lead. I've been fighting this caliber for over a year now with very little luck. Only difference I can think of is it either prevents some kind of damage to the powder coat while sizing that I was unable to see or there is just enough lube on the bullet to help it out until there is a good gas seal from obturation. Thanks for your help.👍
@jamiegodfather4 жыл бұрын
I never thought of doing this as well, I have been powder coating and sizing dry for years and really only had the smearing issue on the base with large 44mag projectiles so I will try some lube next time thanks
@rorymclean75454 жыл бұрын
Before sizing, I have sprayed powder coated bullets with one shot hornady case lube in the past, figured it was good enough for cases so thought it was ok for the bullets. Seemed to work pretty good
@edp11894 жыл бұрын
I use a little spritz of my lanolin case lube in a lidded container, add the bullets........and we swirl!!!
@psykoklown8744 жыл бұрын
I've been using RCBS Case Lube-2 when sizing PC bullets. I never thought to use the swirl method though. It's water soluble, so it shouldn't cause issues, and the bullets can be rinsed in warm water to remove it.
@bisleyblackhawk12884 жыл бұрын
Great video EA 👍👍👍...a little lube goes a long way to make sizing powder coated bullets easier... I just give them a small spritz of homemade lanolin lube and swirl them around...keep the videos coming my friend 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍
@unclejohn10534 жыл бұрын
Simple things people assume everybody knows is not always the case. Thanks
@l.a.38872 жыл бұрын
Very helpful love your channel thanks Elvis
@jimdunkle48234 жыл бұрын
I used to size with a rcbs sizer and luber before I powder coated. Now I use lee sizers. And yes I use lee lube on the bullets. (I'm really glad I found your videos on powder coating). Thanks for the video.
@Don.E.634 жыл бұрын
I use the Lee case lube too or hornady one shot, man that elvis can shake! Lol great video brother!
@davidinsvaz78834 жыл бұрын
I use Johnson's Floor Wax. Temperature of your body temperature melts it , it smears well and when sat aside it dries in a frosty covering immediately. No big mess. Have use Johnson's for cases and bullets for many years. A yellow can will last 5+ years.
@rangervapes571 Жыл бұрын
Only reason I don't lube when resizing is because I use an auto bullet dropper and don't want to gunk it up with lube. You would think the powder coating would be lube enough
@miketreen74034 жыл бұрын
I use the same process as I do with brass. Quick spray of Hornady Unique case lube/alcohol mix in a plastic bag, shake, dry and size. Never had a problem even sizing down .362 to .358. Definitely tell when you get an oversized one, but not much more pressure needed. No P/C stripping off.
@MrAnythinggood4 жыл бұрын
Dang never thought of lubing been sizing pc bullets for years dry.
@elvisammo4 жыл бұрын
You can count on me to give you something else to think about😂😜🤪😁👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
@M4sterSamwise4 жыл бұрын
I also use a mix of coconut oil and ISO when you can't get lanolin. Works great for cases and PC bullets. Smells good too. One spritz into a zip storage bag with a few hundred, just shake and size. At worst, roll on a old towel afterwards, if you feel like any residual. Thanks Elvis
@rocknraptor31954 жыл бұрын
Wd-40 & same method!!! Wipes off easy works great!
@travelgym37944 жыл бұрын
Elvis, I have a question and cant find answers anywhere. You are the one person I know who might be able to answer this 👇 Can I make cuts on the outside of my copper jackets to get them to expand better? Like to get the jacket to peel off faster and expose the lead core. Or is this a bad Idea. Old western movies used to do it so IDK
@U812GREEN4 жыл бұрын
Some bullets get more lube than others but what doesn't stay with the bullet is deposited in the sizing die, so it evens out. I always give mine a spritz of my diy one shot then shake and dump them and let the alcohol evaporate and they are ready to size
@bobblenuts4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Elvis - I lube the same way but use Hornady One Shot Case Lube Aerosol, just a tiny amount works good in a wide mouth mayo jar, then give it an Elvis shake. 😁😁😁 Makes sizing smooth & very easy. Love your videos!!! 🍺🥨🍺 Have a MAGA Day everyone!
@Namerifrats4 жыл бұрын
I use the same method with the same lube. I used a plastic bag to apply it. I like your way better with the bowl. After, I dry tumble them for about 15 minutes to get the lube off like I do with rifle brass.
@alwrapeiii49544 жыл бұрын
I’m a little curious. If you size a powder coated bullet doesn’t something have to extrude to get to final size? Admittedly lube will help reduce the force involved in sizing but if the final powder coated diameter is greater than the sizing die doesn’t something have to give? If it does then where does it go? It makes sense that a ring of powder coat or lead could result depending on the diameter of the cast bullet. What’s hard to see is how you could prevent that with lube. But I may be wrong and I’m sure glare to see Elvis back to provide us with such food for thought. It’s been a long time and I for one am enjoying the experience.
@gascheck81514 жыл бұрын
Powder coating will add 6 to 8 thousands of a inch diameter to your projectile obviously they must be resized. I use Hornady one Shot Lube. Just spray and size. If you want to iron out the bullet and take off any "rim" reverse the bullet through the die. Two passes. For target grade accuracy I always do two passes through the sizer. Up one way then reverse. Try it and you will see a increase in accuracy.
@shadowcastre4 жыл бұрын
Ermine alox... Wow.. 6 to 8 thousands is a very thick coating. I've never had more that 3 thousands thick powder coat.
@ammoadam69024 жыл бұрын
I heard plated you load the same as lead but I might be wrong. Love your 223 recipe with lead. Love to see some other ones for other calibers you've done as well..
@TheSuburban154 жыл бұрын
Whether it's safe, I don't know, but I do know you need more powder under a plated bullet to get the same velocity of a cast or coated bullet. For example, 124gr 9mm coated 3.8gr Titegroup, and 124gr XTreme plated 4.2gr are a both around 130-132 power factor.
@donsilvey49153 жыл бұрын
Your the best, I want to deer hunt and hog with my ar15 in 350 ledgend no ammo to be had any suggestions may be a video on swaying .357 down to .355 I’ve heard people are doing this with 357 mag bullets..help
@yukon45454 жыл бұрын
I think it was Gunblue that turned me on to Lee lube. Little dab in a gallon Ziploc bag and a hundred cases for example, roll'em around for a bit, and viola. Fast and easy, especially to ease the strain on carbide dies for pistol.
@elvisammo4 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍I like Gunblue as well
@vdog47994 жыл бұрын
Me too. I got my first reloading book from the one gun blue was showing on his show. I haven't seen him for awhile now. I hope hes ok.i have found that when residing cases with lee lube if I let it dry it gums up the sizing die and I have to scrub it occasionally
@boddyxpolitic4 жыл бұрын
Elvis you should try pledge furniture spray. Works great & it's cheap
@DavidSmith-ef1ws4 жыл бұрын
boddyxpolitic I use Pledge also. I don’t spray directly on the bullets, I spray a little on a paper towel and lightly lube my finger tips as needed to keep things running smoothly. Doesn’t take much. Does anyone know if there are any chemicals in Pledge that could harm the powder? I’ve read that ammonia products are bad for powder and primers.
@murphymmc4 жыл бұрын
Good one Elvis, I take a drop or two of some of the honey-like consistency case lube that I've had for years and mix it with denatured alcohol in a two ounce or so spritz bottle, just a spritz or two and swirl like you do. Really does help.
@jamespollard16704 жыл бұрын
Good stuff , as always .
@daneisenbrey98974 жыл бұрын
Nice I was wondering how not to damage the pc when sizing... the more you know! Thanks
@me_92other424 жыл бұрын
Makes sense to me!
@aknewport4 жыл бұрын
Try Hornady One Shot on the bullets in a plastic bag. Just takes a little squirt and some shaking around. Works great!
@Lucastrujillo594 жыл бұрын
Great video helpful information thank you
@sherrypulec14494 жыл бұрын
size before powder coating to smooth out the edges, powder coat, pan lube, and resize. simple
@danielsalach12344 жыл бұрын
Good job and lubing the bullets the sizing die will last longer too.
@james_lessick8923 жыл бұрын
My Buddy Larry told me about you. Just hit the Subscribe button. Thanks for what you do.
@Adwrigh4 жыл бұрын
When you put the bullets in the oven have you ever used a silicon tray to prevent the coat getting bald spots?
@davidycedo16064 жыл бұрын
Just a little DCL or home lube works wonders. I have been doing this for year. Tens of thousands done with dcl . Just a reminder don't use harbor freight black it will destroy your sizer its abrasive powder coating.
@TheSuburban154 жыл бұрын
I pour some bullets into a box and spray them with Hornady aerosol case lube. Doesn't take much, and just hitting one side of the bullet is enough to keep the die lubed. I have a tube of the Lee lube, I might try that some day.
@blygutta82804 жыл бұрын
Hi Elvis. I lube my bullets to, but have you ever taken a long term test to se how the powderpaint holds up ? I havent done this my self, but i think some petrolbased lubes may desolve the paint on the long run. You don`t have some bullets that you casted and paintet 2-3 years ago to compare the ones you made now ?
@georgegoff82984 жыл бұрын
Elvis, I know you have cast zinc bullets before, but have you tried mixing zinc with lead to get a heaver bullet? Maybe 50/50 or 25/75? I know the two metals will mix, You might want to give it a try.
@christopherpeterson14004 жыл бұрын
What about " sizing? Lube? Or even powder coat " 12 ga slug casting.... getting ready to just start casting due to ammo shotages.
@traceymoran83444 жыл бұрын
Great video!! You’ve just saved me a messy job. I’ve been using transmission fluid for years to size. I use Hi-Tech coating as the Chemist that developed it just lives in the next state NSW, and I buy the product directly from him. Thanks for the great reloading videos
@Billbobaker3 жыл бұрын
I kind of like running my bullets through the lee sizer upside down.. It's a little slower but makes a better looking bullet.
@alanbud51813 жыл бұрын
I lube with liquid Alox, but I cast from old metal wheelweights
@choppertcp10454 жыл бұрын
When your sizing your bullets can you make a 9 mm a 45acp ? 🤔 😂 I had to ask
@johnndavis76474 жыл бұрын
When I'm sizing brass in a carbide size I spray a little wd40 in my hands And run my hands around in the bucket of brass. This tiny amount of lubes on the cases makes sizing the brass easier. I am wondering, since PC bullets are kind of slick already if the wd40 trick might help in sizing them too?
@echota234 жыл бұрын
Goodmorning elvis. What number on your scale of good powders and bad powders would you give harbor freight red?
@elvisammo4 жыл бұрын
Probably a 14 on the fussy scale
@echota234 жыл бұрын
@@elvisammo thankyou sir. Well now I have to buy some more colors.
@johnstewart88493 жыл бұрын
Hey, Elvis....problem: tried my first 2 batches of powder coating slugs. Nothing stuck to my castings! I pre-heated 10 min @ 140, tumbled for 20 min, cooked 20 min @400. I thought I might have handled the slugs too much, leaving oils, so I bathed the second batch in acetone....no help. I am using HF flat black powder, since it was the ONLY thing available. I had heard to avoid it, but that was due to abrasives. HELP! Do I need to add some solvent to the powder?? I have other powders on order, but this looks to be a dry hole...keep drilling down, or go back to lubed bullets?
@mikekupetsky68793 жыл бұрын
I was under the impression that we should size before we powder coat? My Lee mold casts 357 bullets about .002 - .005 over. So if I powder coat first it's gonna take most of the paint off after sizing
@elvisammo3 жыл бұрын
Size after.
@gasparoochie3 жыл бұрын
Hey there Elvis, I appreciate all the videos you have put out as it has been a great help in my attempt start casting bullets. I have used the Lee Lube Sizer for my 38/357 bullets which so far has been working well. I am now looking at casting .308 WIN bullets but not sure which of the Lee Lube sizer kits to get. There is the.308 and the .309 version that other casters seem to comment about . I'm hoping you can give me a better idea on which one to use for the .308 WIN. Thanks
@elvisammo3 жыл бұрын
.309
@gasparoochie3 жыл бұрын
@@elvisammo does the same thing apply when casting 357 bullets that I would have to use a .358 Lee Sizer ? Thanks for the reply regarding the 308 sizing
@30roundclipazine794 жыл бұрын
I use the lanolin isopropyl lube a couple spritz's per hundred bullets. I don't like lee or rcbs case lube as it's water based if I'm not mistaken. IDK if that would ton my gunpowder over time on loaded rounds 🤷♂️
@sierrabravo92284 жыл бұрын
hey Elvis! how about a video on how you clean led out of a barrel or cylinder, if any letting happens to occur. Thanks for the video, use the man!
@CreativeWarrior-4 жыл бұрын
Best thing to do is prevent leading by slugging your barrel and choosing the right size mold for that barrel. Having done everything right, you should never need to remove leading. If you feel like there may be some after a range day, fire some jacketed rounds through. That should blow any leading right through, no scrubbing needed!
@adama12944 жыл бұрын
I have heard that the plastic in the powder coat will eventually interact with the nitroglycerin in the powder. What is the max time of loaded cartridge to shooting do you recommend?
@CreativeWarrior-4 жыл бұрын
I think people hear a lot of things and worry so much about them that they stop doing their hobby. I'd be more concerned about storing ammo near any ammonia-based cleaners or solvents than just a bit of powder-coat on a bullet. Don't let anything you hear affect what you're doing. Keep going, Adam!
@davidfranklin46774 жыл бұрын
From where and from who do you purchase these blue coated bullets? Looks like they should reduce copper fouling.
@CreativeWarrior-4 жыл бұрын
David, he's casting these from a lead alloy at home with a bullet mold, swirling them in powdercoat like an Eastwood Ford Light Blue and baking the coat on. That coating is the jacket, and it's tough stuff. There is no copper at all in those bullets and there is no fouling.
@lucasbuck65883 жыл бұрын
Hi Elvis subscriber from Australia do you have to wipe the lube off before shooting?
@paulharveu5264 жыл бұрын
Do you ever size a 0.358 down to 0.356 for 9mm? I've got 3 0.358 molds, but not 38spl/357 guns. Got the molds as a package deal. Ive tried sizing them down, but i get that skirt you showed.
@brianmeier9154 жыл бұрын
eastwood is out of ford light blue
@peteralexben4 жыл бұрын
carwax shampoo with powder coat sizing wil work .too you van rinse it of en let the bullets dry
@elvisammo4 жыл бұрын
Yep that’ll work then you rinse the lube right off!
@keithyarnell88573 жыл бұрын
Elvis do you ever sell any of your Bullets that you powder coat, I have a 357 magnum with a 6” barrel , thanks.
@keithyarnell88573 жыл бұрын
Thank you John
@keithyarnell88573 жыл бұрын
Do you have a web Address so I might get a hold of you.
@biggerbehindthetrigger28144 жыл бұрын
Where was that video when I ripped my press off the table?😁 I do the same thing even when I GC my bullets. I haven't seen a difference in performance or leading the barrels. Im just trying to use them up so that's a few less boxes in the room. It's starting to get cramped in there. Now I'm looking for a steel cabinet to put my stuff on so it's more organized. My stupid landlord wants to have the fire Marshall come in and make sure I'm safe with my powder storage and primers storage and loaded ammunition. In Illinois I'm only allowed to have so many rounds at one time. Another reason to GTFO.
@elvisammo4 жыл бұрын
I thought you lost it all in a boating accident?
@echota234 жыл бұрын
Why would you tell your land lord?
@biggerbehindthetrigger28144 жыл бұрын
@@echota23 he came for a visit. He knew that I was doing it he just wants to make sure it's safe. I have been reloading for 15 years here. I even helped him pick out a few firearms about 4 years ago.
@dolphincliffs88644 жыл бұрын
water based lube like KY or Astroglide would work because it washes off. Just like RCBS case lube.
@yukon45454 жыл бұрын
The Lee is also water soluble.
@elvisammo4 жыл бұрын
Yep, that works great👍👍
@dolphincliffs88644 жыл бұрын
Yukon 454 I was looking at it from a cost perspective,More bang for the buck. Two puns not intended!
@jungleno.4 жыл бұрын
Udder cream from Dollar Tree works as well. Can’t beat the price!
@williampollock12744 жыл бұрын
I wonder if this could be the cause of the light leading I've been getting in some of my auto calibers. I'm going to give it a try. I've been baffled for a few years now because I only have trouble with the 9s and 40s.
@CreativeWarrior-4 жыл бұрын
Might have a polygonal rifling problem if you're a Glock owner. If so, that may be your issue. If so, grab a couple aftermarket barrels with cut rifling and the problem should go away.
@williampollock12744 жыл бұрын
@@CreativeWarrior- no my glocks do ok for the most part. It's mostly my M&Ps I have leading trouble with.
@MegaCyberleader Жыл бұрын
is powdering lube?
@chuckfinley31524 жыл бұрын
I've just been raw doggin mine lol
@jronia3 жыл бұрын
Can you use a little bit of engine oil for lube
@elvisammo3 жыл бұрын
If you don’t mind it smoking like an old truck when you shoot it. Other than that I don’t see why not
@beachlife1314 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@widihamdani55304 жыл бұрын
Mantap👍
@TartanJack4 жыл бұрын
Well that's a new concept for me. I think I can recall getting that rim on the base of some bullets. May give this a go next time around.
@rickapple46773 жыл бұрын
Come back Elvis. Help us feel better about the threat to our 2nd amendment rights.
@donbarile89164 жыл бұрын
bacon grease, bro. everything is better with bacon.