MBC bullets - coated vs non-coated

[CMV]

Why should I choose one over the other? 147 gr 9mm, 245 gr 300 BLK, 125 gr 38 scpl all loaded light & the 9mm & 300 BLK for use with a suppressor. Any reason I wouldn't want the coated for a couple bucks more? Is it just cosmetic or does it serve a purpose?

 

[horseman1]

Coated bullets in general, reduce/eliminate barrel leading.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I see no reason to use a coated bullet in the .38 Special. Even the 9mm can be loaded with lead bullets without problems. For the 300 Blackout you might want to go to a coated bullet because the coated bullet can be loaded to higher velocities and pressures without concern for leading. Some of the pressures in the 300 Blackout exceed 50,000 CUP although the subsonic heaver bullet loads are fairly low pressure.

 

[dave333]

The coated bullets also eliminate most of the smoke and keep your gun cleaner since there is no lube being burned off. My dies also stay cleaner while loading. Coated lead only for me from now on.

 

[Rule3]

Coated bullets are the new best thing since sliced bread. They are the same as the lead only coated with a polymer coating that acts as a lube.

As mentioned it greatly reduces leading and smoke. The are approved for indoor ranges in Australia where they have been used for a long time.

Other companies sell the same process such a Bayou Bullets

Cost a little more but not as much as plated. Worth the money for the above reasons.

This is the coating,guys that cast their own can apply it themselves.

http://www.bayoubullets.net/

 

[Dudedog]

I have used both in 9mm .38/.357 and .45. I prefer the coated as they are less "smokey". However I had no issues with the lubed lead before MBC offered coated. If most of my shooting was outdoors it would be a harder call, but since most of the time I am indoors I use the coated now.

 

[mbopp]

I tried them in a 1911 45ACP and liked them. There was a lot less smoke using them instead of standard-lubed cast bullets.

 

[Goju]

I've used the coated 9mm bullets from SNS Casting, and as previously mentioned they greatly reduce smoke and there is little or no leading. For the minimal cost increase, I have no reason to shoot lubed lead bullets instead.

 

[Dudedog]

On reflection spend the extra couple bucks and get coated. You will be happier, they are cleaner.