molycoated bullets.
I have a 270 win. Is it bad to shoot moly coated winchester Ballistic Silvertips in it.
0
-
No it won't ruin the barrel It just makes it a pain to clean and yes you can buy BT's without molly coat.
Molly coat is a can-o-worms, Some of my guns like it some don't. Some people swear by it, Some hate it. But the main this is it will not hurt your gun. If anything, you "might" need to clean more often
Proud Member of
The Secret Society of
Black Helicopter Pilots0 -
???
I though moly-coating bullets was supposed to REDUCE fouling in the barrell, as well as facilitate bullet exit?
No?0 -
Moly is supposed to reduce friction and yeild greater muzzle velocities. It probably does reduce metal fouling, trading that for moly fouling. As FrancF says it is one of those things that polorizes opinion. Some swear by it and some sware at it. Good friend of mine with a chronograph swares he gets lower muzzle velocities with moly bullets, and that it is the latest gimmick. I don't have the equipment to test the difference, so I avoid it.
My heros have always killed cowboys.0 -
For me the biggest thing that I noticed in my AR- it can sometimes foul the gas tube. I was using "Ms Molley" so it also could be that I applyed it wrong or to thick. I am however am going to try it in my .17 HMR just for kicks.
Proud Member of
The Secret Society of
Black Helicopter Pilots0 -
The product suppliers claim better barrel life, lower friction and adherent pressure and better accuracy.
My findings are that the product is way overblown in claims and is some of the nastiest stuff ever to be conned into using.
Actual chronographing proves velocities are lower with the coated bullets and treated barrels. You have to increase the powder loading to gain back desired velocities - what's the benefit? As stated, barrels become a mess with the crap and will build up unevenly in the bore. I find the best accuracy is attained with non-coated bullets and easier cleanup. To home coat bullets, you have to have a dedicated tumbler bowl for the coating, as you will never use the same bowl to try cleaning cases in again. The stuff has a life of it's own and seems to be attracted to every thing used in the reloading process - blocks, tools, dies, workbench, etc. Had to use rubber gloves when handling coated bullets, then remove for all other operations.
I hate the stuff!
OK, let's hear it from all those that swear by it, rather than at it!
Keep off the Ridgeline0 -
It's worth mentioning, that before you begin using Moly-coated bullets - you ought to clean your barrel thouroughly.
I mean.. with copper-solvent.. lead solvent or something that will take the debris or left over metals from your previous bullets completely out.
After that, you'd get the best results if you break-in your barrel with a series of Moly-coated bullets - to let the Moly-coating really settle in your barrel.
After 20-50-100 shots, depending on your ammunition, coating and such.... you will have a barrel whith a consistent accuracy, sort of optimized to that exact ammunition.
Now don't be sure, that you can just take any other non-coated bullet and fire through your rifle afterwards - you might get some pretty weird shots, very drifting and poor accuracy.
Before switching to regular FMJ or tombak/copper-jacketed bullets - you ought to run through some Moly-solvent until it's completely removed.!
Then break in the barrel again with the tombak/copper-jacketed.
At least that's the way I always heard it.
The Moly-coating that's rubbed off inside the pores, micro-cracks and coated the inner surface of the barrel - will or can pull your leg when switching back to regular bullets.
Don't do anything that I've allready done - That'd be just plain STOOOOOOPID.0 -
Look at moly coating this way. Its another tool to utilize at your discretion. If your doing fine without it then leave it alone. If your not doing so well it might be one of those things to consider.
There is also alot of myths about molycoating. I don't feel like typing a book so I'm not going to get into it all, but just a couple of facts. Yes, it will cause lower velocities. No, it will not corrode your barrel.0 -
Get a chrome lined barrel, and you dont have to worry about barrel wear. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by TED GAR
Get a chrome lined barrel, and you dont have to worry about barrel wear.
...and kiss your accuracy good-bye.
Eric0
Please sign in to leave a comment.
Comments
9 comments