Powder coating 45 acp bullets is it easy you should try it.

Today I powder coat some 45 acp cast bullets. I enjoy casting bullets and the powder coating makes the bullets that much better. Thanks for watching Please subscribe. Please comment this is a learning curve for me. I hope to learn something from you the viewers.
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[@madewithscraps]

Thanks for the video. I use and agree with your for the Eastwood Ford Blue powder coat color being the easiest to use and best for adhesion for my 45 acp castings. I have found that Silicone Gummy Sheets in your basket or on a tray work the best and clean easy for standing bullets up in the oven. For other needs of standing bullets, use a Silicone Cookie Sheet. The silicone after many coatings scrapes clean easily with a fresh razor blade. I use the same basics as your video, including temperature and timing for multiple caliber bullet castings as; 38-357/9mm & 45 acp so far. I find the powder coated bullets to exceed FPS over the jacketed with identical spec and powder loadings. For me this allows a reduction of .1-.2 of powder and no wear on the barrel. I am sold on casting my own and powder coating pistol bullets, soon branching out to 6.5 rifle for experimentations there.

[@10CowRanch-gn1iy]

Thanks for the great comment. I do love casting and coating my own bullets. The rifle bullets will be interesting. Thanks for watching

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Well at least you are using my favorite color!LOL 👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

[@ofreen]

Nice video. I started bullet casting in 1973. I started with a 429421 mold and Lyman 450 sizer, both of which I still use. I long ago switched to the Lee push through sizers and liquid alox for rifle bullets, but still use the 450 for pistol bullets. But I have been looking at powder coating for a while. After studying up on it, and trying some commercial Hitek coated bullets, I decided to go with the Hitek. I use the powder version. The company emphasize following directions, so I did closely, and had success the first try. It didn't take long to work out a system, so it goes quickly. So far, I've only done pistol bullets, including 45 Colt in a Cimmaron 1873. Rifle bullets are next to try, in 30 cal.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

The powder coat is the way to go for sure. I too have the 429421 Lyman mold and love it The accurate mold company here in Utah makes some awesome aluminum molds. Thanks for the great comment and thanks for watching

[@boydsteenblock1328]

I have a Lee APP press as well and it makes sizing bullets a breeze! I powder coat my bullets too and have used Black as well as Copper from Eastmans. Sometimes it coats well and sometimes it doesn’t. I have also used a coating called Hi-tech. The Hi-tech is a tougher coating but it’s tedious and exacting to apply. It’s goes on wet and you mix the powder with acetone. It’s something that you need to do outdoors. After watching this video, I will give powder coating another try with the blue. I think that the plastic that’s used in the containers makes a difference as well.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I just got my APP press running tonight with the 45 bullets. The Eastmans blue I think is the only way to go for bullets. I had a friend that tried the liquid with about the same luck as you. You are right about the plastic. Cool whip containers are the best but. I did not have one today. You should give it a try I think you will like it.

[@leeburks4540]

Somebody said to just put your coated bullets in an ammo tray nose down. Invert the tray & your pan or mesh together & bullets are standing in separate rows. Easy.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Wow that sounds like a great idea. I will try it That is what I love about having a KZbin channel learning things from people like you. Thanks for the great comment. If you are interested in agriculture content you could check my other channel 10 cow ranch Thanks for watching

[@bustabass9025]

You ever powder coat lead bullets you bought with the lube ring already lubed? If so, how do you remove the lube and does the powder coating process still work?

[@ControlledRoundFeed]

Big fan of the channel. I'm in Northern Nevada. Similar winters. I've given it a go with copper colored powder coat from Summit Racing. That's a hard no. Doesn't work. Looked horrible. So maybe I'll stop trying to experiment and go with Eastman Blue. Have you ever had a bullet deform under heat? Why did you choose 400 degrees? Will 300 work? Or no? Thanks.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Never had a bullet deform. Lead doesn't melt until about 600 or 700 degrees . The guys who taught me to powder coat told me 400 degrees never questioned it. The Eastman blue works great. I have heard some Harbor freight is OK but no experience with it . The toaster ovens form Walmart are cheap be sure to get one with a timer they need to cook for 20 minutes. Thank you for the positive feedback.

[@boydsteenblock1328]

I have had a few bullets deform in the toaster oven before by putting bullets on the bottom rack. One thing to watch out for is that while the oven may be at 400 degrees, being in close proximity to the heating element may get the bullets closer to the 621 degree melting point. If there is a two tier rack, use the top rack. My oven has a pan as well so I put that in the bottom to diffuse the direct heat from the heating element and put my mesh basket on the top rack with the bullets on it. Chris, I see that you use what looks like parchment paper on yours. I’ll have to give that a try next time. I cast bullets for every caliber pistol I own, 9mm, 38/.357, ..44 mag, .45 ACP and .45 LC. plus my 45-70.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Yes it is parchment paper. I have tried a few different things but I like it the best. I didn't think about making Sure I am on the bottom rack . I think I am but I have not thought about it. Thanks for another great comment Boyd @@boydsteenblock1328

[@herbertblevins7077]

GOOD JOB HAVE NOT DONE BUT IT IT BEEN A WHILE SINCE I DONE ANY RELOADING MAY NEED TO GET BACK INTO IT. THANKS.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

With the cost of ammo reloading is a good cost benefit. 9mm bulk ammo there is not much cost saving but everything else is big. Thanks for watching

[@richardbest6588]

Hi Chris. I've got Eastmans grey powder coat, and did a couple of batches of .407 as-cast 40-65 bullets... I got very even-coated results. I don't have an electric oven, I'm just using my wood fired kitchen range to bake them. The oven thermometer is broken so I'm just guessing temperatures and still they're coming out perfect. The coating bumps the bullets up to 408-409 which is what I need for my Pedersoli Sharps. They shoot very well, and though I haven't tested properly I think the muzzle velocity is higher than when I was lubing with Alox... It seems the powder coated bullets are more slippery. Have you noticed this? Happy Christmas from the UK!!

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for the great comment. I haven't been powder coating long enough to know if there is any velocity difference. But that is a great idea for a video. I will do one using the 45-70. Merry Christmas to you. I hope all is well with you and your family. @@richardbest6588

[@richardbest6588]

​Hi Chris. I just chronographed 2 lots of 250gn RNFP cast bullets, one lot were lubed with Lee Liquid Alox, the other Powder Coated with Eastmans... Both were loaded over 12gn Unique powder. The Alox lubed bullets shot at 1349fps with an ES of 41. The Powder Coated bullets were going at 1311fps and an ES of 18. I was surprised, thinking the powder coated bullets would be a bit faster than the others.. but the powder coated bullets were much more accurate... No idea if this means anything 😂😂 @@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Do you do .44 caliber also? 👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Yes will be doing some Keith240 gr bullets next.