Mustang Gregg Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 (edited) Hello, the fire, I see this brought up online a couple of times now. Bad thing? I checked my boxes of powder coating and saw no labeling that mentioned it. Is some higher in silica? Just asking. Edited August 23 by Mustang Gregg Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 Out of curiosity why are you asking? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Eagle Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 (edited) Most bullet manufacturers use the HI-Tek coating, go to the Hi-Tek website and look at the MSDS sheet. Companies that are using a proprietary coating you would have to contact individually. I know it can be a problem for sandblasters, but it seems unlikely that it would cause a problem for us shooting. I just can't imagine that we would be exposed to enough from the bullet coating being exploded off 30 or more feet away to cause health issues. Edited August 23 by Wild Eagle add info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sobrante Kid Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 There is another issue besides health considerations. If there is silica in the coating, it will work to wear down the rifling pretty quickly. Which is why I think that there is probably NO silica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 (edited) I recommend reading the Castboolits forum. The Harbor Freight PC supposedly had a ton of silica in certain colors and was not great for the gun, and it didn't do so well for bullets. I use Eastwood Powders, which I purchased on Amazon. https://medium.com/@cnchida888/silica-powder-vs-silica-sand-whats-the-difference-5495c48f0f51 Edited August 23 by Cholla 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 The Hi-Tek Polymer contains NO silica. Some of the products meant to “powder coat” tools and other metals can contain large amounts of silica. Hugs! Scarlett 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Gregg Posted August 28 Author Share Posted August 28 On 8/23/2024 at 5:07 PM, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: Out of curiosity why are you asking? Just wondering about rifling wear. Not a health question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coconino Pistolero, SASS # 72432 Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 If you are concerned about breathing in silica one solution is to NOT MISS. If you miss you may kick up dust and dirt that contains considerable silica. A clean match is good for your health! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 11 minutes ago, The Coconino Pistolero, SASS # 72432 said: If you are concerned about breathing in silica one solution is to NOT MISS. If you miss you may kick up dust and dirt that contains considerable silica. A clean match is good for your health! I think you forgot the smiley face, but to continue that thought: Hitting the target kicks up MORE dust as the multiple fragments hit the grassless bare ground below. If you miss it kicks up less and it is further away. (note smiley) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 29 minutes ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: I think you forgot the smiley face, but to continue that thought: Hitting the target kicks up MORE dust as the multiple fragments hit the grassless bare ground below. If you miss it kicks up less and it is further away. (note smiley) So...one atom bomb kicks up less dust then a cluster bomb...? Hmmmm... Phantom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coconino Pistolero, SASS # 72432 Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 I tried to hit the smiley but my aim was off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 4 hours ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: So...one atom bomb kicks up less dust then a cluster bomb...? Hmmmm... Phantom Phantom, you never cease to make me chuckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 19 minutes ago, Eyesa Horg said: Phantom, you never cease to make me chuckle. It's what I'm paid to do... 😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idaho Gunslinger Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 2 hours ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: It's what I'm paid to do... 😜 They pay you?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 13 minutes ago, Idaho Gunslinger said: They pay you?! Oh hell yeah! Get a check every month along with my checks for winning EOT's. Big money! Phantom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idaho Gunslinger Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 3 minutes ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: Oh hell yeah! Get a check every month along with my checks for winning EOT's. Big money! Phantom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Graybeard Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 I believe I remember something about Ford Blue from Harbor Freight being bad that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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