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Post by flattopdan on Aug 6, 2024 19:39:53 GMT -5
after 8 months here’s a pic of the first batch of bullets, from what I can tell it worked great. It passed the smash test and I’ll get some to the range soon. i used a little more than a tablespoon of powder for these and there was some left in the bottom of the #5 fluff container I used for the shake and bake. I preheated the oven to 400 and let them go for 20 minutes, then air cooled. thanks again for your generosity!
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Post by bushog on Aug 6, 2024 20:15:32 GMT -5
I’ve been mixing mine half and half with colored for great results!
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Post by bearskinner on Aug 6, 2024 21:29:27 GMT -5
I agree. A little added Tint of color helps differentiate similar looking bullets by weight or load. .410 - 415 grains .459 - 500 grain Sitting next to a .327 Federal for size comparison
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Post by flattopdan on Aug 7, 2024 2:47:40 GMT -5
View AttachmentI agree. A little added Tint of color helps differentiate similar looking bullets by weight or load. What caliber are those bullets?
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Post by x101airborne on Aug 7, 2024 7:07:02 GMT -5
Warms my heart that yall are happy with it. I have one box I still need to get out but I have been pretty tied up with Dad and the ranch.
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Post by Professor on Aug 7, 2024 10:06:20 GMT -5
This powder is good. I received so much that I have given out samples to several local guys who are 1st time shakenbakr powder coaters. They have been successful. Ive mixed my other powders into it without problems. Thank you for your generosity.
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Post by bearskinner on Aug 7, 2024 14:52:40 GMT -5
I agree, great powder, I got an extra box from Trey and got 2 young guys started PC’ing, one more to go. Getting some young guys casting and coating👍
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Post by leftysixgun on Aug 7, 2024 20:33:35 GMT -5
Can’t wait to get my powder and start coating
Does powder coating help at all with 500 Linebaugh jumping crimp?
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Post by flattopdan on Aug 7, 2024 23:38:41 GMT -5
Can’t wait to get my powder and start coating Does powder coating help at all with 500 Linebaugh jumping crimp? I haven’t shot any of mine yet, but the ones I’ve seated gas check on seem to pass through the sizing die a little easier so to me that would indicate no and may exacerbate it. Again I haven’t used any powder coated bullets so this is a guess.
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Post by bearskinner on Aug 8, 2024 9:50:33 GMT -5
I use PC bullets in .454, .475, .500, .510. There’s no difference in crimping, as I run them thru a sizer so there all the same Diameter. I put a noticeably better crimp, especially on my heavy hunting ammo. I will seat the bullet depths while loading, the on a separate step, apply a strong crimp. I find the .454 pulls bullets more than any other caliber.
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