Hi-Tek coated bullets

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Does anyone have any recent information on hi-tek coated bullets-specifically 45 acp, 185 g? Any feeding problems in the 1911 platform, sources, performance, etc would be appreciated.
 
I have never bought any but use the coating on my cast bullets. Most durable coating I have found.
 
I have not had any issues with Missouri Bullet company 200 SWC or the 230 RN coated bullets.
The coated ones seem to work great.
 
I have not used the 185gn Bayou, but have used the 200gn RN. I like them. I did seem to have a little issue feeding in my gun (Witness) that a small change in seating depth (shorter) seemed to help. I want to try some of the other profiles when I get a chance.

I've tried several sizes/calibers from Bayou and had good results with all except the .380. I think they were undersized for my bore in that case. I want to buy some more sized a little larger to try.
 
I have bought the MBC .357 Zingers both coated and uncoated. The coating makes a huge difference in smoke reduction and eliminates leading. I have shot thousands of MBC .45 ACP loads using uncoated. My .45 loads don't lead at all and don't smoke enough to justify the added cost of coating.
 
I've used both Bayou Bullets and Missouri Bullet Company (my preferred), with no issues in .45acp in various weights and .38/.357 in various weights & profiles (SWC, DEWC, etc.).

IIRC, they both come with crimp grooves, so load 'em up as you would any others and shoot!

As always, use your own barrel for the "plunk test" to check correct OAL and your magazines to test proper feeding. My Sig 1911 has no issues when I do those two steps.
 
I shoot mostly Hi-Tek coated bullets with no issues. The lightest bullets I shoot in .45 are 200gr SWC, but I've had no problems with them.
 
ColtPythonElite said:
I have bought the MBC .357 Zingers both coated and uncoated. The coating makes a huge difference in smoke reduction and eliminates leading. I have shot thousands of MBC .45 ACP loads using uncoated. My .45 loads don't lead at all and don't smoke enough to justify the added cost of coating.
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Not to highjack this thread, but can the coated bullets be pushed as fast as gas checked bullets? I'd like to use them in my .357 lever at speeds above 1500 fps where plated bullets are iffy.
 
They can actually go faster - 2,500 FPS seems to be their speed limit. I will be doing a test in a few weeks to see what happens at max charge for both 10mm and .357, but I don't have much of a doubt they will hold up.
 
The lead inside the coating will fully melt before the coating has problems.

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I use the High-Tek coated 200 Gr SWC(s) from SNS Casting. They're like the #68, without lube grooves.

I love 'em! They have 185(s) as well. I believe Missouri does too, and I've liked their bullets as well.

I also use the SNS 125 Gr Coated LRN in 9x19. Good stuff.
 
I've used coated in .32, 9mm, .45 auto, .38/.357, .40s&w and .44 spl/mag. All work very well. I've pushed them to mid-range jacketed data with no issues. Just have to flare 'em a bit more to avoid skinning the coating off when seating. Best part is they run clean without my dies gunking up with lube.
 
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