Jacketed 22 bullets

[Greg_E]

I think the biggest factor in copper jacketed ammo is the thickness of the copper. Like mentioned in previous posts, the copper is hard and doesn't form to the rifling with the low pressures we use.

Now a copper washed lead projectile might be fine, the copper coat is very thin in a typical wash or plate. Limiting factor here might be lead hardness as most commercial rounds will be a harder alloy.

Copper pellets are a bit different. You have the head of the pellet which is probably riding in the bore, and the thin and flexible skirt which can more easily conform to the rifling. I haven't shot any but I'd guess the copper is also very thin, mostly to keep the lead from getting on your hands and really nothing about performance.

As far as powder coat goes, pretty stupid easy with lots of videos on the shake and bake methods. No fancy equipment needed. Just need good powder, toaster oven, silicone baking sheet, and a plastic container with lid. You really should run the finished product through a sizing process. I've begun this journey of casting, powder coat, sizing, and shooting with my Bulldog. The lighter 125 grain stuff is a success, need more testing on the 150 grain stuff. The large steel mold for the 150 grain is proving more difficult than the aluminum 125 grain mold. More practice should yield better results.

[jmoronic]

Am I the only one frustrated by the apparent lack of interest displayed by the originator of this thread?

Your right, they never got back in on the conversation.