coated missouri bullets

javadog60 · April 26, 2015, 08:20 PM

shot some coated missouri bullets through my 9mm. no leading but left a lot of gunk in my barrel - i assume its from the coating. what do i use to clean the barrel?

Clark · April 26, 2015, 08:32 PM

I have been shooting really hot Missouri coated bullets without trouble...

But if you have trouble, just start experimenting with your solvents and brushes.

tangolima · April 26, 2015, 08:57 PM

No problem using Missouri's coated either. How heavy of projectile and what speed? What powder?

-TL

**Unclenick** · April 26, 2015, 09:17 PM

If you are having trouble with the coating coming off in your bore, you may want to try a shotgun cleaner designed to dissolve plastic wads.

condor bravo · April 26, 2015, 09:37 PM

What type of coating does Missouri bullets use? Is this the black molycoat or something else?

Clark · April 26, 2015, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Hi-Tek Bullet Coating
Hi-Tek 2-Extreme Coating

THIS IS THE NEW POWDERED 2-EXTREME HEAT-CURED SUPERCOAT AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HAZMAT SHIPPING

javadog60 · April 27, 2015, 06:52 PM

the gun is a ruger lc9s. the barrel slugs at .3555. i have only shot about 200 rounds through it.
the bullets are 124 grain smallball - .356. the bhn is 18. the load was 3.7 grains of tightgroup.

i like the bullets and would like to shoot them as they were very accurate...for me.

jell-dog · April 27, 2015, 07:44 PM

TITEGROUP is a fast burning powder that burns hot and violently.
IMHO, it is not the best powder for coated bullets because it burns so hot it may soften the coating, some of which may be left in the barrel.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost....0&postcount=74
Some information about powder types (shape, burn rate, coating).

Just my $0.02 worth

JD

tangolima · April 27, 2015, 10:15 PM

Fast powder may well be a factor. I always prefer slower powders, hs-6, power pistol and the sort. I load 9mm, 45 acp, 40 s&w, 357 sig, 38 spl, and 30 Mauser. No problem so far.

-TL

javadog60 · April 28, 2015, 06:42 PM

thanks. i have been reloading for about 10 months and know that i have much to learn. i will try a slower powder and see what happens.

Don P · April 30, 2015, 09:21 AM

Quote:

TITEGROUP is a fast burning powder that burns hot and violently.
IMHO, it is not the best powder for coated bullets because it burns so hot it may soften the coating, some of which may be left in the barrel

.
I disagree. I'm using 4 grains of Titegroup under a 115 grain Bayou coated bullet without issue. just a little residue from the powder. No coating is being left behind and (no gunk in the barrel). The gun I'm shooting is a Springfield RA 9 mm and in my opinion Titegroup is the go to powder for 9 mm.
I use it in my 380,38 spl/357, 9 mm , 40 S&W, and 45acp loads.

April 26, 2015, 08:20 PM	#1
javadog60 Member Join Date: March 14, 2015 Posts: 17	coated missouri bullets shot some coated missouri bullets through my 9mm. no leading but left a lot of gunk in my barrel - i assume its from the coating. what do i use to clean the barrel?

April 26, 2015, 08:32 PM	#2
Clark Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Location: WA, the ever blue state Posts: 4,678	I have been shooting really hot Missouri coated bullets without trouble... But if you have trouble, just start experimenting with your solvents and brushes. __________________ The word 'forum" does not mean "not criticizing books." "Ad hominem fallacy" is not the same as point by point criticism of books. If you bought the book, and believe it all, it may FEEL like an ad hominem attack, but you might strive to accept other points of view may exist. Are we a nation of competing ideas, or a nation of forced conformity of thought?

April 26, 2015, 09:17 PM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	If you are having trouble with the coating coming off in your bore, you may want to try a shotgun cleaner designed to dissolve plastic wads. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

April 27, 2015, 07:44 PM	#8
jell-dog Retired Screen Name Join Date: November 9, 2014 Location: Buffalo Commons Posts: 24	coated bullets and TITEGROUP TITEGROUP is a fast burning powder that burns hot and violently. IMHO, it is not the best powder for coated bullets because it burns so hot it may soften the coating, some of which may be left in the barrel. http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost....0&postcount=74 Some information about powder types (shape, burn rate, coating). Just my $0.02 worth JD

April 26, 2015, 08:57 PM	#3
tangolima Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2013 Posts: 3,828	No problem using Missouri's coated either. How heavy of projectile and what speed? What powder? -TL

April 26, 2015, 09:37 PM	#5
condor bravo Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2014 Location: Nevada/Ariz/CA Posts: 1,753	What type of coating does Missouri bullets use? Is this the black molycoat or something else?

April 27, 2015, 06:52 PM	#7
javadog60 Member Join Date: March 14, 2015 Posts: 17	the gun is a ruger lc9s. the barrel slugs at .3555. i have only shot about 200 rounds through it. the bullets are 124 grain smallball - .356. the bhn is 18. the load was 3.7 grains of tightgroup. i like the bullets and would like to shoot them as they were very accurate...for me.

April 27, 2015, 10:15 PM	#9
tangolima Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2013 Posts: 3,828	Fast powder may well be a factor. I always prefer slower powders, hs-6, power pistol and the sort. I load 9mm, 45 acp, 40 s&w, 357 sig, 38 spl, and 30 Mauser. No problem so far. -TL

April 28, 2015, 06:42 PM	#10
javadog60 Member Join Date: March 14, 2015 Posts: 17	thanks. i have been reloading for about 10 months and know that i have much to learn. i will try a slower powder and see what happens.