Moly coating?

[cornhusker]

What are some thoughts on using moly coated bullets? And if I decide to use them,is there an easy way to coat
my own without having to buy and added equiptment..Or is it cheaper to purchase already coated..
Also would like to see any comments on pros and cons of this moly..Thanks..

 

[Cartman]

I'm sure people with more experience will chime in.
But to get you started on googling things I think the molly fad has passed. But if you must, I think I remember to molly the barrel, not the bullets.

 

[Nodakplowboy]

Back in the later 90's I molyed buckets of bullets. The best way was, and probably still is a rotary tumbler with steel shot. I know of a few guys who tried the lidded coffee can/shake by hand thing, slow slow, poor results at best. If you'd like to try it, get a cheap hobby rock tumbler that will hold about a quart. Fill 2/3 full of steel shot, add a 1/4 tsp of moly and a box of Squeaky! Clean! bullets. It will take several hours for the moly to season the shot, so let it spin for 24 hours and check. Add more moly if needed spin some more. Make sure to have someway of separating the shot from the bullets. Roll finished bullets in a bath towel. Skip the wax part, load and shoot. Research Walt Bergers method of cleaning a barrel that is shooting moly.

Or, you could skip the whole damn mess and shoot naked bullets and be happy. That's what I'd do.

 

[spife7980]

http://www.urbanrifleman.com/2013/04...oating-method/

Wet moly is the way I would go if I were to go the moly route. Its all the rage over on accurate shooter as it gets rid of the dusty mess.

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/wet-moly-coating.3857331/

 

[wapiti16b]

After reading about moly coated bullets and barrel related problems I chose to give HBN ( Hexagonal Boron Nitride ) a try , so far I am pleased but I only have 200 or so rounds through my Rifle . As advertised I did see a decrease in fps with my best load , as suggested I increased my load 1.5 grains and regained velocity . I have noticed increased velocity with my current load and wonder if this is due to the HBN burnishing the barrel . My barrel also cleans better & quicker with HBN . Moly ? some swear by it and some swear at it !
Do a little research on David Tubb and HBN and come to your own conclusions .
Happy Shooting !

 

[cornhusker]

Well,first off it isn't something I must do..I know it is a possible passing fad,but I still wanted to inquire about it..
I have done a lot of reading about it .And just wanted to get some honest opinions on it..So I appreciate your
replies..

 

[MtnCreek]

When I did it I bought an extra bowl for my vibritory tumbler and used that. I washed the bullets well with dish soap and hot water and rinsed really, really well. The bullets were then spread on an old towel and allowed to dry overnight. I don't recall the exact tumbling time, but it was about an hour. It is loud as hell; either leave the room or set it outside! The 'just right' amount of time willl coat the bullets nicely. Too much and it will start to get uneven. After coating I'd put the on some disposable shop towels, lay some more towels on top and then roll them around to remove any excess.

It will reduce friction and reduce velocity. In my experience, it was also possible to achieve higher velocities (with more powder) than I could get with uncoated bullets. You'll likely see wild flyers till the barrel gets coated. It can be difficult to remove from your barrel (some say impossible), so keep that in mind.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

have a reason to do Moly

Moly extends barrel life, by about 20%

Moly is a high pressure high temperature lubricant

once Moly gets shot in a barrel,......it ain't coming out

pharmaceutical grade Moly can be applied in the baby jar method using steel BB's

higher speeds can and will be attained

George Gardner once said something to the effect that at least Moly was more consistent than Boron.......

Boltripper can break steel using Moly........did it once in a match