Snakebite Dust SASS 75484 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Will the coated bullets work ok for black powder loads or do I have to use bullets that have lube designed for black powder use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafe Conager SASS #56958 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Morning, you will get several different answers on this topic. All I can say is I have tried Mollie coated bullets with real black several times with poor results. The Mollie coated bullets leave a very hard to remove residue in the barrel. I use black powder lubes bullets exclusively when I shoot real black and the fouling is removed extremely easy with my Pam cleaner. When I use substitutes I use Mollie coated bullets. Rafe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas B. Wolfson, SASS #11104 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I use moly coated bullets in all of my black powder loads. However, I do add the following: .060 fiber wad, .125 grease cookie, card wad and bullet. As Rafe stated, everyone has their method of loading. This one has always worked for us. No fowling and easy cleanup. Regards, Chas B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I only use subs...so no issues there. I'm just too lazy for real bp loads and clean up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Pistols, maybe will work. With rifles, you are going to need something in there to keep the BP fouling soft or it will eventually deposit very hard carbon deposits on the surface of your barrel and ruin accuracy. So, BP lubed bullets, lube cookie, dip the bullets in lube before loading, something will have to be used. Or just swab the bore often enough. Your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I know several people who load Hi-Tek coated bullets with no lube using BP in their pistols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo casey #19191 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I am trying powder coated bullets & then lubing them with BP lube .Anyone tryed it ? Largo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I have gotten away with it in pistols, for Josey Wales. I dont feel inclined to try it in rifles. Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I have used Bear Creek Supply moly-coat with real BP for many yrs with no issues. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitterroot Jak Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I use Hi-Tex bullets in 44-40 without any problems. I just spray a little Balistol down the rifle barrel and shoot 12 stages. Cleanup is super easy. Pistols are cap and ball. Bitterroot Jak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 5 hours ago, largo casey #19191 said: I am trying powder coated bullets & then lubing them with BP lube .Anyone tryed it ? Largo I don’t get it, why use powder coated bullets then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo casey #19191 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 less leading Largo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Tequila Shooter said: I don’t get it, why use powder coated bullets then? Doesn't have to handle lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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