I bought a few boxes of .38 SPECIAL 105 GRAIN TCFP BLACK HI-TEK COATED LEAD “COWBOY CHOICE” & it's the perfect solution to a problem. New shooters can handle these rounds without a lot of noise, kick & muzzle flash. Very mild. Much milder than even wadcutters. Accurate too & doesn't lead my barrel. 105 grain bullet at 650 FPS. New shooters can learn the fundamentals using these rounds & when they're ready they can move on to self-defense ammo. I saw their groups improve & they love shooting my Ruger LCR. They used to hate shooting it even with wadcutters. They don't trust my micro 9mm pistols because too many malfunctions from weak hands & wrists.
@OmnTragicАй бұрын
wow
@thomasalbiez34282 ай бұрын
Very cool idea 👍
@rickpearson84373 ай бұрын
Dan; have you considered adding a luber to your excellent invention? Since Magma has closed down, there may be an opportunity to make your sizer even better
@killaace9742Ай бұрын
So you know a company in AU bought Magma and if you have facebook there is a special grou for the bulletmasters
@Bones69874 ай бұрын
How good is it on belted rifle cases ?? Want about cam over ??? Love the ideas
@heinoobermeyer75665 ай бұрын
Sir, this is an absolutely beautiful machine
@503BikerDad5 ай бұрын
Interesting machine Dan. Will it work to swage .22" cal lead hollow point slugs, for air rifles?
@boinger19886 ай бұрын
Awesome product Dan! Do you have a website?
@4570Govt6 ай бұрын
May I inquire as to the starting BHN of your boolits? I've read from some sources that for loading hitek bullets, using a lower BHN is possible with the HiTek coating providing a degree of added protection.
@user-un5my5bw4j7 ай бұрын
Best, most detailed video on hi tek coating lead bullets ive seen to date. Thanks for this fella.
@timoxford51248 ай бұрын
love this design, do you have a servo design in the works..... limited area to work in and not an air compressor type of person....lol
@JeffinTD10 ай бұрын
That’s pretty neat.
@luckyshotammunitiongunsllc2369 Жыл бұрын
Cool video just to much work.. powder coat is easy and fast with amazing results
@louissippell1130 Жыл бұрын
I've been using this one (kzread.info/dash/bejne/pp1_zatxXczamZc.html) I built about 5 years ago. Uses Lee sizing dies. Not near as safe to use as yours but I probably only spent about $75 building it. After making this video, I added a V trough to feed the bullets to the die thus keeping my fingers out from under the ram. I also use it with Lees bulge buster for .45 ACP
@Longhilljourney Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you’re making more video’s. The quality and presentation are great! I’m a subscriber.
@BuniBallistics Жыл бұрын
Very neat! I'm glad I came across your channel. This is something I'm definitely interested in. What is the average cost to snag one of these?
@chriswalloyag6040 Жыл бұрын
That's so cool! Thank you for sharing, I'm so impressed!
@springtimeplumbing6240 Жыл бұрын
Cool! Good to see you have been busy with more cool reloading gear.
@macy725 Жыл бұрын
Gun owners are funny. We love having pretty bullets just to shoot them at steel targets 😂😂
@tonyardini3563 Жыл бұрын
Is this OK to use in a black powder converted gun
@magvat Жыл бұрын
I tried this product and find it much easier to apply then powder coatin. But I noticed that I can scrape it off with a fingernail, is that normal?
@1stFlyingeagle Жыл бұрын
No thanks with your method. I don't want to spend my time playing with them. I want to make them, Load them and use them with no muss no fuss. And no barrel leading.
@antonioguthrie1171 Жыл бұрын
Tremendous video! Not just detailed instructions, but great tips.
@JeffinTD Жыл бұрын
Another excellent video. I run fairly high volumes and wanted to eliminate primer residue on my progressive, without sacrificing time efficiency. A Lee APP with a mount and adapter to feed from a Dillon case feeder was my solution. Though it can do thousands of rounds per hour, it would be fun to add your air cylinder drive…
@JeffinTD Жыл бұрын
Absolutely outstanding video! I’d been toying with the idea of doing something like that, for both a Star and a Lee APP. I’ve already 3D printed a nose down bullet collator and I think the combo could really be slick.
@rickdavis4740 Жыл бұрын
I ended up on Choice Ammos website one day & seen a real good price on 250gr 45 LC rounds. I was very skeptical about the Hi-Tek coating. I ran 10 rounds through my revolver & cleaned it. I was shocked at the results. 3 passes through the bore, a pass through each chamber in the cylinder, & a wipe down of the exterior. I was sold!! The gun was so much easier to clean using the Hi-Tek coated rounds. So much so, Choice Ammo is the only rounds I'll put through it now. Keep in mind, i do not use any aggressive cleaners on that particular revolver. All i have ever used is Ballistol. I always have a case of Ballistol tucked away. I use it for everything!! Long story short... Hi-Tek coating the bullets makes a significant difference
@aljohnston453 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic set-up, really appreciate this video 👍
@KurtOnoIR2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried anyone else's powder with thus method? I have a bunch of prismatic powder and I'm sick of tumbling lol.
@troyandrus9822 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@tripplebeards34272 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I’ve been tumble powder coating for a few years. I don’t need to do it in bulk like you did so I’ll stick to my tumble PC method. I have a 1000 ACME bullets with Hitec and they look nice but no where as nice or thick of a coating as my PC tumbled boolits.
@marshgall81032 жыл бұрын
dan im new to this all i love the vid you are easy to watch good camera work and all.... why did you drag your hand in the time of 12:05 and 12: 06 did we miss somthing
@philbaker292 жыл бұрын
I think this is a great alternative to traditional lube, but I can't see this replacing powder coating. PC is so much easier and faster than HTC. Having to apply 3 coatings is a PITA. The results are pretty nice though 👍
@tomtamblyn11492 жыл бұрын
Why??
@toml8022 жыл бұрын
McMaster Carr is my go-to for most stuff that I build stuff out of.
@kenkoch58312 жыл бұрын
do you think this could be also set up on a Lee APP press? BTW very well done vid. 100% A+
@stevemarks30802 жыл бұрын
Dan, I very much like your video on the automated star sizer. Where can I find your material list you talked about. Also, will your automated star be able to Lube and size at the same time using your setup ?
@bryansandoval34982 жыл бұрын
instructions says to have the oven temperature at 400, do you get better results with 480 degrees?
@grosminetytp55202 жыл бұрын
Moly coating is unusefull. It adds one more factor to make your load unconsistent, and doesnt make the barrel last longer. When you shoot it's also one more toxic chemical to breath. A lot of work for nothing
@philipjmaddox3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding!
@MrHardanZ3 жыл бұрын
Hello Dan! Thank you very much for your video (and another videos), I'm a beginner in lead bullets molding, so in coating - too. Watched some hardness tests of lead bullets, and usualy the most hard bullets are: from mold to water -> 20 min baked (if powder coating "shake and bake") and again to water for quenching. Did you compared hardness of bullets, maybe between not coated bullets and bullets that after coating (3 cycles of baking, without water quenching)? And also info from some "ISO"-like standards and test, that molded bullets get maximum hardness after 1 week of staying by themselves on the shelf) I trying to bake after 1 week, to decries hardness loss, but usual "shake and bake" on mesh or putting each bullet on silicon matt by pincett...it also got damage on bullets and layer of powder every time a little different. So...trying to find minimum loss of hardness and maximum usable process of full coating. Thank u very much, Nikita from St Petersburg, Russia ;)
@nigel9003 жыл бұрын
You’re going to need a first aid kit (preferably one that contains a burn kit), notify next or kin, set your phone to speed-dial for 911, make sure to have your life insurance premium paid up, then have funeral arrangements made. Now!... let’s get down to how much better these coatings are that traditional waxing...
@SuperMIKevin3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dan, I hope you are doing well. Looking forward to more videos.
@ericlinders7213 жыл бұрын
Awesome job sir.Eric from Sweden.........:D
@leilu94313 жыл бұрын
I repeated and it works. However, I used laser temperature measurement and realized it is good to use it instead of temperature control in oven. After the last time bake, I through them into water to have BHN+1.
@mario38043 жыл бұрын
Very cool device well presented video.
@johntre76563 жыл бұрын
How would you compare HTC to powder coating (eastwood ford blue)? I would like to keep things simple if possible and only go one route!
@DanDix3 жыл бұрын
I’m not familiar with HTC. There are several options when considering bullet coatings. First, and foremost, is which one will accomplish the job of protection from leading in the barrel. Let’s assume, though I don’t know this is true, that the all have equal protection. The next consideration should be related to the volume of bullets you want to coat. Each process has steps necessary for successful bonding: coating to lead. I can only speak to Hi-Tek coating in this regard. If you are casting thousands of bullets, Hi-Tek offers the fastest method of coating large volumes. It takes essentially the same amount of time to Hi-Tek coat 500 bullets as it would to coat 1,500 bullets. Considering the advantage of large batch processing, this could also offer economic savings as well. However, the best coating for you is the one that covers your volume, budget, equipment, and confidence level. I hope this was helpful. For my needs Hi-Tek is the best option. Dan
@johntre76563 жыл бұрын
@@DanDix Very helpful indeed. I read on NOE website they recommend HTC.. I assume that meant Hi-Tek coating...?
@jesusisalive32273 жыл бұрын
Instead of a timer I think I would use a push button so I can determine when it actuated.
@jesusisalive32273 жыл бұрын
If you can't make it perfect make it adjustable!
@uptickk13 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your process! Do you happen to have any recommendations on ensuring the lube groove gets filled? I have been experimenting but all the bullets in a batch are not getting the groove filled and that is even after 2-3 coats.
@DanDix3 жыл бұрын
Try adding a little more Acetone to give more viscosity to your mix. A rapid and vigorous agitation will also help. Try these suggestions and see if it helps.
@uptickk13 жыл бұрын
I will give it a go, thank you for the suggestion!
@shaverlocal3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a major pain in the ass. I spend all my days on the reloading bench. 6000 pistol rounds in the last three or four months + a couple of thousand bottle neck cartridges It sounds like we are doing two separate full time hobbies..
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I bought a few boxes of .38 SPECIAL 105 GRAIN TCFP BLACK HI-TEK COATED LEAD “COWBOY CHOICE” & it's the perfect solution to a problem. New shooters can handle these rounds without a lot of noise, kick & muzzle flash. Very mild. Much milder than even wadcutters. Accurate too & doesn't lead my barrel. 105 grain bullet at 650 FPS. New shooters can learn the fundamentals using these rounds & when they're ready they can move on to self-defense ammo. I saw their groups improve & they love shooting my Ruger LCR. They used to hate shooting it even with wadcutters. They don't trust my micro 9mm pistols because too many malfunctions from weak hands & wrists.
wow
Very cool idea 👍
Dan; have you considered adding a luber to your excellent invention? Since Magma has closed down, there may be an opportunity to make your sizer even better
So you know a company in AU bought Magma and if you have facebook there is a special grou for the bulletmasters
How good is it on belted rifle cases ?? Want about cam over ??? Love the ideas
Sir, this is an absolutely beautiful machine
Interesting machine Dan. Will it work to swage .22" cal lead hollow point slugs, for air rifles?
Awesome product Dan! Do you have a website?
May I inquire as to the starting BHN of your boolits? I've read from some sources that for loading hitek bullets, using a lower BHN is possible with the HiTek coating providing a degree of added protection.
Best, most detailed video on hi tek coating lead bullets ive seen to date. Thanks for this fella.
love this design, do you have a servo design in the works..... limited area to work in and not an air compressor type of person....lol
That’s pretty neat.
Cool video just to much work.. powder coat is easy and fast with amazing results
I've been using this one (kzread.info/dash/bejne/pp1_zatxXczamZc.html) I built about 5 years ago. Uses Lee sizing dies. Not near as safe to use as yours but I probably only spent about $75 building it. After making this video, I added a V trough to feed the bullets to the die thus keeping my fingers out from under the ram. I also use it with Lees bulge buster for .45 ACP
Glad to see you’re making more video’s. The quality and presentation are great! I’m a subscriber.
Very neat! I'm glad I came across your channel. This is something I'm definitely interested in. What is the average cost to snag one of these?
That's so cool! Thank you for sharing, I'm so impressed!
Cool! Good to see you have been busy with more cool reloading gear.
Gun owners are funny. We love having pretty bullets just to shoot them at steel targets 😂😂
Is this OK to use in a black powder converted gun
I tried this product and find it much easier to apply then powder coatin. But I noticed that I can scrape it off with a fingernail, is that normal?
No thanks with your method. I don't want to spend my time playing with them. I want to make them, Load them and use them with no muss no fuss. And no barrel leading.
Tremendous video! Not just detailed instructions, but great tips.
Another excellent video. I run fairly high volumes and wanted to eliminate primer residue on my progressive, without sacrificing time efficiency. A Lee APP with a mount and adapter to feed from a Dillon case feeder was my solution. Though it can do thousands of rounds per hour, it would be fun to add your air cylinder drive…
Absolutely outstanding video! I’d been toying with the idea of doing something like that, for both a Star and a Lee APP. I’ve already 3D printed a nose down bullet collator and I think the combo could really be slick.
I ended up on Choice Ammos website one day & seen a real good price on 250gr 45 LC rounds. I was very skeptical about the Hi-Tek coating. I ran 10 rounds through my revolver & cleaned it. I was shocked at the results. 3 passes through the bore, a pass through each chamber in the cylinder, & a wipe down of the exterior. I was sold!! The gun was so much easier to clean using the Hi-Tek coated rounds. So much so, Choice Ammo is the only rounds I'll put through it now. Keep in mind, i do not use any aggressive cleaners on that particular revolver. All i have ever used is Ballistol. I always have a case of Ballistol tucked away. I use it for everything!! Long story short... Hi-Tek coating the bullets makes a significant difference
Fantastic set-up, really appreciate this video 👍
Have you ever tried anyone else's powder with thus method? I have a bunch of prismatic powder and I'm sick of tumbling lol.
Great video!
Thanks for the video. I’ve been tumble powder coating for a few years. I don’t need to do it in bulk like you did so I’ll stick to my tumble PC method. I have a 1000 ACME bullets with Hitec and they look nice but no where as nice or thick of a coating as my PC tumbled boolits.
dan im new to this all i love the vid you are easy to watch good camera work and all.... why did you drag your hand in the time of 12:05 and 12: 06 did we miss somthing
I think this is a great alternative to traditional lube, but I can't see this replacing powder coating. PC is so much easier and faster than HTC. Having to apply 3 coatings is a PITA. The results are pretty nice though 👍
Why??
McMaster Carr is my go-to for most stuff that I build stuff out of.
do you think this could be also set up on a Lee APP press? BTW very well done vid. 100% A+
Dan, I very much like your video on the automated star sizer. Where can I find your material list you talked about. Also, will your automated star be able to Lube and size at the same time using your setup ?
instructions says to have the oven temperature at 400, do you get better results with 480 degrees?
Moly coating is unusefull. It adds one more factor to make your load unconsistent, and doesnt make the barrel last longer. When you shoot it's also one more toxic chemical to breath. A lot of work for nothing
Outstanding!
Hello Dan! Thank you very much for your video (and another videos), I'm a beginner in lead bullets molding, so in coating - too. Watched some hardness tests of lead bullets, and usualy the most hard bullets are: from mold to water -> 20 min baked (if powder coating "shake and bake") and again to water for quenching. Did you compared hardness of bullets, maybe between not coated bullets and bullets that after coating (3 cycles of baking, without water quenching)? And also info from some "ISO"-like standards and test, that molded bullets get maximum hardness after 1 week of staying by themselves on the shelf) I trying to bake after 1 week, to decries hardness loss, but usual "shake and bake" on mesh or putting each bullet on silicon matt by pincett...it also got damage on bullets and layer of powder every time a little different. So...trying to find minimum loss of hardness and maximum usable process of full coating. Thank u very much, Nikita from St Petersburg, Russia ;)
You’re going to need a first aid kit (preferably one that contains a burn kit), notify next or kin, set your phone to speed-dial for 911, make sure to have your life insurance premium paid up, then have funeral arrangements made. Now!... let’s get down to how much better these coatings are that traditional waxing...
Thank you Dan, I hope you are doing well. Looking forward to more videos.
Awesome job sir.Eric from Sweden.........:D
I repeated and it works. However, I used laser temperature measurement and realized it is good to use it instead of temperature control in oven. After the last time bake, I through them into water to have BHN+1.
Very cool device well presented video.
How would you compare HTC to powder coating (eastwood ford blue)? I would like to keep things simple if possible and only go one route!
I’m not familiar with HTC. There are several options when considering bullet coatings. First, and foremost, is which one will accomplish the job of protection from leading in the barrel. Let’s assume, though I don’t know this is true, that the all have equal protection. The next consideration should be related to the volume of bullets you want to coat. Each process has steps necessary for successful bonding: coating to lead. I can only speak to Hi-Tek coating in this regard. If you are casting thousands of bullets, Hi-Tek offers the fastest method of coating large volumes. It takes essentially the same amount of time to Hi-Tek coat 500 bullets as it would to coat 1,500 bullets. Considering the advantage of large batch processing, this could also offer economic savings as well. However, the best coating for you is the one that covers your volume, budget, equipment, and confidence level. I hope this was helpful. For my needs Hi-Tek is the best option. Dan
@@DanDix Very helpful indeed. I read on NOE website they recommend HTC.. I assume that meant Hi-Tek coating...?
Instead of a timer I think I would use a push button so I can determine when it actuated.
If you can't make it perfect make it adjustable!
Thank you for sharing your process! Do you happen to have any recommendations on ensuring the lube groove gets filled? I have been experimenting but all the bullets in a batch are not getting the groove filled and that is even after 2-3 coats.
Try adding a little more Acetone to give more viscosity to your mix. A rapid and vigorous agitation will also help. Try these suggestions and see if it helps.
I will give it a go, thank you for the suggestion!
Sounds like a major pain in the ass. I spend all my days on the reloading bench. 6000 pistol rounds in the last three or four months + a couple of thousand bottle neck cartridges It sounds like we are doing two separate full time hobbies..