Where do you go for coated bullets ?

[NobullSKS]

T&B bullets gets my vote….
Fast ship….3 days…
10mm
.500 pistol
Thx for the referral

 

[P7M13]

T&B bullets gets my vote….
Fast ship….3 days…
10mm
.500 pistol
Thx for the referral

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Are those moly coated?

 

[kmk1012]

Are those moly coated?

The ones I get from T&B have a funky black/gold powder coat. The bullets you just inquired about look the same.

 

[aasbra]

Here is the description on T&B's website under the FAQs:

What kind of coating do you use?

I use hi-tek coating from Hi-Performance Bullet Coatings. The color I use is Black 1035, also known as Texas Tea. It is black with some gold mixed in, which gives an oil rubbed bronze or antique bronze appearance.


In trying a variety of coated bullets from several different manufacturers, I've definitely found others with a less durable coating than what Travis at T&B uses. Haven't tried any moly coated, though.

 

[NobullSKS]

Are those moly coated?

Packing slip says polymer but these guys in thread know more than me. Little gold flecks and pretty slick.
My first experience: felt durable… new to this Hornady die set I forget to use mouth flare before dumping powder… but bullet seats carefully and I don't pinch case.
That said the coating held up really well against my mistake and did not chip off…. I only had a few fine shavings of coating off couple bullets. The coat is on there.
Maybe you can see flecks in photo

 

[NobullSKS]

233 made 10mm/.50cal

 

[Caveman Jim]

With my own powder coating I have gone up to 1800 ft per second out of my 1907 Winchester and the barrel is gleaming no leading. I have no idea about the high-tech coating it's a completely different animal and I've never messed with it.

This guy does coated bullets GREAT!!!
Thanks brother!!!

 

[ageingstudent]

This guy does coated bullets GREAT!!!
Thanks brother!!!

Everything I learned was from somebody who knew a hell of a lot more about it than me

 

[Caveman Jim]

Everything I learned was from somebody who knew a hell of a lot more about it than me

You are too modest my friend.

 

[ageingstudent]

You are too modest my friend.

I'm going to up my game next year I got a couple of Keith style bullet molds. I'll make a few extra for you so you can try them out. I got a 158 and a 170 I want to try this spring

 

[Caveman Jim]

I'll send you some more of my precious lead…

 

[TNThomas]

A standard bullet coating "Toughness" test is to smash one with a hammer. If it still sticks post smash, you are good to go. I cast and powdercoat my own via the "shake and bake" method, pretty easy actually once you have a good PC picked out.

 

[Reloader762]

I coat my own, but here is another vendor I didn't see mentioned. I know quite a few shooters personally that use his bullets and have no complaints.

Best Coated Bullets - Hi-Tek Coated Bullets | Summit City Bullets

Hi-Tek Coated bullets favored by competitive shooters like SCSA champion Andrew Miller. Save money, improve accuracy, spend less time cleaning, more time shooting with Summit City coated Bullets.

summitcitybullets.com

 

[galvweld]

Use from two sources: Gallant and Missouri Bullet Company. Both in 9mm and I think I sourced them at Sportmans Wearhouse. Best success with Gallant.

 

[Ben B.]

I didn't know Travis was making HiTek coated. Years ago I used to buy from him, until I switched to coated. Well…that was years ago. I'll send my next order to Travis. Thanks for the heads up on this!

I've also bought from Missouri, Gallant, ACME, & Bayou, but Donny Summers in Mississippi has been my main source. Donny is also a good guy to deal with and has good prices.

Summers Enterprises – Summers Enterprises

summersenterprisesllc.com

 

[NobullSKS]

.500 pistol 330grn were not accurate at 100yrd out of 16" Beowulf….
Punched a circle about 10" in diameter and stopped after 10 rnds. Just wasn't fun and I didn't want to risk running off target boards with flyers. Still very good at 50yrds just unpredictable in 3-4" groups. Maybe I'll try a different charge. Or maybe buy a SW500.

But my 300grn FTX felt good….. top 2 and bottom 2 (touching) were figuring hold over.
3" sticker on paper at 200yrds.

 

[kmk1012]

.500 pistol 330grn were not accurate at 100yrd out of 16" Beowulf….
Punched a circle about 10" in diameter and stopped after 10 rnds. Just wasn't fun and I didn't want to risk running off target boards with flyers. Still very good at 50yrds just unpredictable in 3-4" groups. Maybe I'll try a different charge. Or maybe buy a SW500.

But my 300grn FTX felt good….. top 2 and bottom 2 (touching) were figuring hold over.
3" sticker on paper at 200yrds.

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I'd blame the wind,LOL. The 50 Beowulf is not accurate from my experience, even with premium bullets. Both of my 500 mags aren't exactly target grade either but I believe the recoils has something to do with that.

 

[HighlandLofts]

I buy from Everglades ammo
Free shipping.

 

[wombatz]

Just got in a order of 3000 125 grain coated 9mm bullets from Travis at https://tbbullets.com

I am glad to have found an Oregon company to support and am very happy with the product, the shipping, the service and the support.

 

[Mikej]

Just got in a order of 3000 125 grain coated 9mm bullets from Travis at https://tbbullets.com

I am glad to have found an Oregon company to support and am very happy with the product, the shipping, the service and the support.

I really don't know one coted bullet from the next. I forgot who I got the first small batch from for Wifey's .45 Colt. They were fine. But I decided to do T&B for a 500 count on the next batch, mainly because they are a local Oregon company. Doing biz in OR isn't getting any easier, so I figured I should stay here with my purchase.