Hi-Tek coating

[condor bravo]

The .38 Special lubricated cast DEWCs I have been using with the Smith mdl 52-2 produce considerable smoking from the lubricant. Paging through the net came across SNScasting that has the same DEWC with Hi-Tek coating so immediately ordered 500 on the assumption that Hi-Tek does not result in smoking. Many have commented favorably on that coating. Am I correct on my non-smoking assumption?

SNS says they are changing the coating color from Old Gold to Brick Red, same formula, just using a different dye.

[74A95]

The polymer coated bullets have significantly less smoke than traditionally lubed bullets.

You might find this article of interest: https://www.ssusa.org/articles/2017/...r-handloaders/

[KEYBEAR]

Been using them for two or three years now love them . I buy from SNS also good people to buy from . I do not miss the bullet lube at all .

[condor bravo]

The article provides a good explanation of Hi-Tek. Some smoking may remain but reduced considerably.

[mikld]

I have used Hi-Tek coated bullets in my 9mms and 45 ACPs. Only about 1,200 and they preform like jacketed bullets for me, and no smoke. I purchased mine from Precision Bullets https://www.google.com/search?q=coat...hrome&ie=UTF-8 I got a bit of fouling in my 45 ACP, but it came out with an application of Wipe Out...

But if you wanna do it yourself, check out this forum; http://castboolits.gunloads.com/foru...d-Alternatives

[Jim Watson]

Coated bullets will surely smoke less than wax lubed. Some smell strongly.
The question is, will a coated wadcutter shoot as accurately as waxed?
Only one was to find out. Shoot them.

[robhic]

I use the Hi-Tek bullets from Bayou Bullets (they're just down the hi-way from me). I've not loaded full-power hot loads, more middle ground. I get no smoke (at least that I've noticed) and just a bit of burning plastic smell. Indoor range but not a big deal. I like 'em! http://www.bayoubullets.net/

[condor bravo]

From the posts and links, the Hi-Teks will be the way to go. Other vendors I have checked do not carry the DEWCs as does SNS; understandable since there wouldn't be that much call for them. Possibly will need other handgun calibers. Only coated bullets I have used are rifle black moly coats from Bear Creek that do not emit any smoke whatsoever.

[condor bravo]

The SNS Hi-Tek .38 DEWCs, brick red in color, have arrived and were given a tryout. Like most everyone has said, there was very mild smoking but hardly noticeable. So I guess it's back to SNS for some .45s and maybe some .40s, although I'm not much of a fan for the .40 S&W.

[std7mag]

I had recently gotten a box of Missouri bullets for the 9mm with the coating. Accuracy was all over the place...

Then realized that I was reloading them wayyyy too hot...

Took the speed down to the 900-950fps range, and got the accuracy back.

[condor bravo]

Accuracy was certainly good with the DEWCs using HP-38 powder. I'm fortunate to have two .38 Special semi-autos, a Smith mdl 52-2 and a Colt Gold Cup, the latter is almost non-existent any more. I seat the bullets flush for both although the Colt can use the button type WC. Were your bullets from Missouri the new brick red color? Hi-Tek is certainly a winner.

[std7mag]

I guess I should have mentioned that I was used to using plated bullets, before trying the coated ones.

[black mamba]

All the coated bullets I've used have been in either 44 or 45 caliber, but best accuracy has always come between 925 and 1,000 fps, regardless of the powder used.