Hi-Tek bullet coating?

[336A]

It has been sometime that I have bought any bullets to reload or even kept current on new or recent developments in the cast bullet community. After looking around at a couple different vendors web sites I've noticed this new Hi-Tek coating that is being offered. Some of the claimed benefits is that it eliminates leading, and can add up to 200fps over a regular cast bullet of the same weight and same load. Does anyone here have any experience with these new coated bullets? If so does the coating live up to the hype and is it worth the added $10 or so in cost over regular cast bullets?

 

[straight-shooter]

In a nutshell the accuracy is the same as plain cast but clean up is a breeze. The barrel ends up almost shiny and only requires a couple of patches to clean.

Hi-Tek coating has been used at least 20 years in Australia which is where it originated from and has a proven track record for it's durability.

Whether it's worth another $10 is up to you but if you do a Google search you'll find it's being widely used throughout the states now. Myself, I've been powder coating my own cast lead with spectacular results.

 

[Dudedog]

I like it, but I don't don't see a big velocity gain.
I have been using Missouri cast bullets and cleanup with either coated or normal lube is easy in my guns.

 

[Blue68f100]

According to the Bulleye crowd it's not as accurate as plan lead. But they are looking at extreme precision. They do report increase in velocity at the same load. Most who have tested it say they end up reducing the charge by 0.1-0.2 gr.

I've have not used them yet. For general shooting I think they will be fine. The only complaint is that it smells like electrical burning. So shooting in a indoor range may cause problems till they know what it is.

 

[1911Teacher]

Coated bullets are one of the greatest things to hit the reloading scene in years. Buy them. Shoot them, Love them. I can not attest to the velocity claims. I load them soft.

 

[wlkjr]

I've been shooting Xtreme plated exclusively for the past year but recently started shooting Bayou coated. I like the coated much better and can use less powder for the same bullet weight.

 

[moonman16]

SMELLS LIKE BURNT ELECTRICAL, if it does it was IMPROPERLY CURED.
The temp or time of bake was incorrect.

The catalyst involved is Temp and length of bake time at set off temp
to work correctly.

Experiments need to be done WITH THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED.
Self caster/coaters need to do it and,
Commercial Casters entering the coated market need to prefect
their process, many have NOT INITIALLY worked the process out satisfactorily.

BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD TO THE CAST BOOLIT CROWD.

I been coating for 18 months or so and also shooting Bayou's along with SNS Casting.

 

[PO2Hammer]

How fast is your bullet?

A link to superdude's website.
http://38super.net/Pages/How%20Fast.html

 

[ArchAngelCD]

The handgun bullets offered by Missouri bullets cost only $4 to $7 more with Hi-Tek 2 coating. I was able to push their 124gr 9mm bullet to an AV of 1200 fps with no problems at all. No leading and easy cleanup. I did not notice and small when shooting the ammo.

I won't be buying coated bullets for the .38 Special or 45 Colt but for the 9mm IMO they can't be beat.

 

[Havok7416]

Hi-Tek is some good stuff. I've been ordering and shooting thousands of bullets so coated with no problems. Velocities can typically be increased if desired also.

 

[jmorris]

I have been using it for more than a year and a half, good stuff.

This is how I apply it.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=713642&highlight=Bullet+coating

 

[Tortuga12]

Just bought a box from MBC. Gotta say, cleanup is a lot easier!! Worth a few extra $'s to me for that.

 

[Toprudder]

I have tried the Hitek coated bullets (from Bayou) in 9mm and 45acp so far. I have noticed higher velocities over plated bullets, but not 200fps. I have also noticed lower standard deviations across the chrono as well.

I have some 380, 40 and 38spl that I have not tried yet. I'm looking forward to testing those.