Mike in CT Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I just started loading Bear Creek moly bullets in 9mm and 40 S&W, in a round nose type configuration. I find that after the first hundred rounds or so my fingers get coated with the moly and then I start dropping bullets or my production rate slows down dramatically. Anyone have any tricks? Surgical Gloves/Latex or Nitrile? Those rubber fingers like mail men use? I have a case feeder so all I am concentrating on are the bullets, Anyone have any tips or tricks? Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Try some stick'em if they still make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 My Mr Bullet Feeder eliminated the problem.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm iprod Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 You wanted slippery bullets. Got to agree with Merlin on this. But surgical gloves will be cheaper in the short term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dis-1-Shooter Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Back when I was loading moly, I use to wash them in simple green and let dry before loading. It really cut down on the amount of moly on your fingers and was a tad easier to grasp while reloading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in CT Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 Thanks for the tips. I will try the gloves next week and post an update. Maybe Mr Bullet Feeder will make it on my X-mas list but loading 2 pistol calibers adds to the cost (extra dies and plate?) so gloves will need to do in the short term, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prreed10 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Gloves for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbauer67 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 A bullet feeding die also helps a little, but I also where gloves when loading moly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I've been loading Bear Creek bullets for many years, and I have never experienced this problem. My hands do get a little black, but it washes right off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroe3 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Try licking your fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightFireJay Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Try licking your fingers. Yep... that's a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) Try licking your fingers. Dude.... Edited July 29, 2012 by Merlin Orr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67ls7vert Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Is the Moly dangerous? It seams to me that the stuff would be bad for the body and you should use gloves no matter what. I have only used gloves but have very limited use (150 rounds or so) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootertheshooter Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Is the Moly dangerous? It seams to me that the stuff would be bad for the body and you should use gloves no matter what. I have only used gloves but have very limited use (150 rounds or so) I've loaded thousands of molys and other than my 3rd testicle there have been no il side affects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Is the Moly dangerous? It seams to me that the stuff would be bad for the body and you should use gloves no matter what. I have only used gloves but have very limited use (150 rounds or so) I've loaded thousands of molys and other than my 3rd testicle there have been no il side affects Now THAT'S funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm iprod Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 We had a guy who worked for me in the shop who commercially made loaded bullets for close on 30years. So he was not young, but he was my go to guy for casting. As time wore on he went somewhat gray, lost some hair and a few teeth. But he had his lead level tested every quarter and he was well under normal. He used the right gear, gloves, mask, goggles, boots and good overalls. Every now and then someone would come in an a bender about how dangerous lead was. John would get them talking, we would stand back and wait for the penny to drop, the guy would go on and on and on about this. So John would listen intently and then carefully pass on the following information. " I have been casting since I was 16 (he was close on 70 now) and the signs are as follows, A, Ya loose most of your hair. B, What is left goes gray. C, Ya teeth fall out." At which he would smile broadly showing a large gap. That is about when the guys gets he has been got. Then we sit him down and go through the thing properly, but before that he knew it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Nitrile gloves, cheap at Costco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric nielsen Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Nitrite is def the way to go. Seen many ppl in health care pick up a latex allergy & it's no fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeguy Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 +1 on Nitrile gloves. Cheap way to avoid high lead content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 latex gloves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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