bigarm Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Need to order bullets today. How does the coating on Blue Bullets compare to the Hi-Tek coating on others? Should have asked this before I was so low on bullets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdm3 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I have used Blue Bullets for almost a year now and have been through a bunch in 9mm, 40, and a few in 45. They work well and have very little smoke. Also super clean in the barrel. As far as coating goes... I can only compare them to SNS coated, but they are on the same level. I ordered a bunch a couple weeks ago on Friday night and they were at my door Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I just order a 250 sample pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I tried a sample pack of the 125 gr 9mm RN blue bullets. Shot well out of an AccuShadow, so I ordered more. So far no issues other than the blue coating does get rub off a bit when reloading (on a 550b). Not a huge issue, but something to be aware of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigarm Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Cool. Thanks for the info. I will order them in a few minutes. Thought about ordering the 250 pack, but I seem to go through that many in a weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Cool. Thanks for the info. I will order them in a few minutes. Thought about ordering the 250 pack, but I seem to go through that many in a weekend! 250 is a test pack 3600 is an order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantwoodok Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Been using The Blue Bullets for about 6 months with no issues. I'm shooting the 147 RN with no lube ring out of an STI in 38 Super making 1200 fps so they easily handle major power factor. The perform great, leave no mess and are clean with only really powder smoke and nothing else when shot. They leave no residue in the barrel after shooting. Prices are great and can't beat the 3000 round USPS Medium Flat Rate pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackJones Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I've used Bayou and Blue and both work well. They do use a different coating and the Bayou bullets feel slicker due to the coating. The "smurf turds" as I have head them called do leave a blue residue on your hands when you load them. It washes off easily with soap and water. I have some of their new 115g round nose that I need to load up for testing. Bayou and Blue make great bullets so it's really a matter of personal preference. You won't be disappointed with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigarm Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Just ordered 2 packages of 775 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) ordering the 250 pack, but I go through that many in a weekend! 250 is a test pack 3600 is an order 250 is a test pack. 3,600 is a case SIX CASES is an ORDER!!! :bow: Edited August 20, 2014 by Hi-Power Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 They are local to me so I can go by there and save the shipping costs. Great guys to deal with and the bullets shoot as good or better than any I have tried. Their new no groove bullets have proven to be exceptionally accurate in my guns. They shoot clean with no smoke and their proprietary coating clings aggressively to the bullets. You will like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahlsan Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Picked up some at a local match so far they seem to work well, had to open the bell mouth when I reloaded them to avoid shaving. Don't forget as a member of the forum we get a 5% discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigarm Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Picked up some at a local match so far they seem to work well, had to open the bell mouth when I reloaded them to avoid shaving. Don't forget as a member of the forum we get a 5% discount. How much did you open the bell? I have been using black bullet internationals. Would I still need to open more? I don't want to overdue it. And thanks for the reminder, I did ask for the discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahlsan Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I opened it a hair more than for the plated I was using, it was a matter of slowly increasing a little by little until the shaving were gone, the last batch of 300 I just loaded the plate and completed bullet tray were free of shavings. Probably will work the same as I believe that BBI are coated as well. I was switching from a plated bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willz Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I've used Bayou and Blue and both work well. They do use a different coating and the Bayou bullets feel slicker due to the coating. The "smurf turds" as I have head them called do leave a blue residue on your hands when you load them. It washes off easily with soap and water. I have some of their new 115g round nose that I need to load up for testing. Bayou and Blue make great bullets so it's really a matter of personal preference. You won't be disappointed with either. I'm loading Blue Bullet 125 gr in my 9mm and haven't noticed any blue on my hands. I'm going to try them out and shoot Steel Challenge with you guys if I can get out of work on time this Saturday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basman Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Been using the Blue's for about a year, in 9mm. Both 147's and 125's, clean barrel, very little smoke. As sonn as i need to I will be ordering some in 40 & 45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJE Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I've been shooting a bunch of the 9mm 147 and 230gr .45. I just got some 200gr .40's in and am hoping to test some loads with those later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackJones Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I'm loading Blue Bullet 125 gr in my 9mm and haven't noticed any blue on my hands. I'm going to try them out and shoot Steel Challenge with you guys if I can get out of work on time this Saturday morning. I normally wear gloves when reloading so it's not a big deal but there's been a few times when I haven't worn gloves and then I'll see the blue. Since it washes off I don't sweat it. What load will you be running with the 125's? Good luck at your match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJE Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I always have blue on my hands while loading with them. I always scrub off with fast orange and cold water after loading anyway but it is worth mentioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willz Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 3.8 gr Titegroup 125gr RN Blue Bullet. 1.14 OAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noylj Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) Bullet coatings all seem to work, if you don't damage them. Billy's bullets used (uses?) a moly "paint," very thin coat just like we used in aerospace for ESD coating protection. This coat is fragile. I found that if I didn't damage it, it worked great. Other coatings are all much thicker and all have worked well. Even using Harbor Freight "powder coating" paint powder—tumbling your cast bullets in it and then putting the bullets in a toaster oven—works just fine. In fact, the new coatings can't even be described as lubes--they are barrier coatings without any solid lubricants in them. PS: I suspect you might find that the two coatings are really the same, but everyone's coatings tend to proprietary--except Bayou's. Edited August 21, 2014 by noylj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigarm Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 I've been shooting a bunch of the 9mm 147 and 230gr .45. I just got some 200gr .40's in and am hoping to test some loads with those later today. 200 gr 40's are what I ordered. I will be interested in your results, although I will be using CFE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) The blue on your fingers is dust that derives from the ingredient they use to dull the finish. I had some of their shiny bullets a while back and there was no dust but the coating was not a thick or as aggressive. The blue dust comes right off and I have never noticed it in my dies, on my press or on anything other than a slight amount on my finger tips. They shoot very clean with no burning wire odor or smoke that I have seen. Those 200's are awfully soft shooting with RS Comp and e3, I would be interested what they are like with CFE, since it's a little on the slow side it might get exciting. Edited August 21, 2014 by bowenbuilt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJE Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I've been shooting a bunch of the 9mm 147 and 230gr .45. I just got some 200gr .40's in and am hoping to test some loads with those later today.200 gr 40's are what I ordered. I will be interested in your results, although I will be using CFE. I don't have any CFE, I loaded used WST, Red Dot, and Bullseye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahlsan Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Just curious what was your bullseye load for the 147? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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