DonLucky13

231 and hp-38 are listed now skeeter!

what kind of bullets are you using, if cast lead or coated, they are a bit larger (.001 to .002) and commonly cause this issue... it is nothing to worry about if they chamber

like i said, WHAT HAVE YOU LOST IF YOU TRY and it doesn't work.

re read this post, this is the answer!

whatever advice you get on the internet that says you "can't" get them clean enough, think about this... i worked as an aircraft mechanic for 22 years, during that time i had to clean engine oil, hydraulic fluid, jet fuel, and toilette waste water out of composite panels before repairing them.. replacing sometimes is NOT an option... before somebody tells you it can't be done, it doesn't cost you anything to try. the question is, are you willing to do the work to get them clean enough to coat them... sometimes it becomes a matter of "is it worth the cost in time and materials to do so." like i mentioned in my previous post, i have heard of people boiling them, in fact one of my best customers did so and used powder coat for a bunch of bullets before he asked me if i could size them and not lube them, he said he learned about it from other people that were doing the same thing with cast bullets they got from many different vendors and it worked.

i have never done it, so i cant comment, but i would at least try it myself... what have you got to lose except for some time, a couple of bullets and a bit of coating. or just shoot the lubed bullets and buy some un-lubed

i have heard of people boiling the bullets and letting the lube float to the top. after it cools it can be picked out and then heated again till all of the lube is gone. we sell bullets un-lubed if you need some. just leave us a note on your order unlubed and sized, or unlubed unsized

Thanks guys!

Just wanted to get on here and say Hello… I am Don, Co Owner of Lucky13 Cast Bullets LLC… you might have seen our new forum in the Vendors section. I have been an avid Shooter for about 25 years, several IDPA competitions back in the day before I got married and had kids. reloading for 20+ years, and casting for 15+ I started Lucky13 along with my best friend and business partner Bryan 2 years ago and we both look forward to providing all of you with cast bullets for all your shooting needs! if you are ever in the Kernersville area, feel free to drop by our shop and check us out, and for those of you that cannot make it to our shop, feel free to call us with any questions you may have.. Don Otey Lucky13 Cast Bullets LLC 336-430-5517