July 12th, 2020Moly + water — Wet application method for Moly bullet coatingTech Report by B. Walker owner of The Urban Rifleman LLCSince I began shooting rifles almost 26 years ago, I have always moly-coated my bullets. I have always moly coated my bullets. I figured that if Walt Berger was happy with it, then it would be good for me. (Walt moly coats bullets even today, if you look at recent match photos). I had used the dry method for many years (without the wax), and I had had the same jar (molybdenum diulfide) of moly for years. I had tried many different methods over the years. Then AccurateShooter forum member “Bowfisher”, sent me a message on how to moly-coat bullets with water. I followed his suggestion and did several batches of bullets using the moly in water method. I was blown away by the results. This Wet Moly coating method is the easiest, cleanest and best I have ever used. I strongly believe Wet Moly is the best method. The traditional dry moly coating process is dusty and messy
Before I started the Wet Moly procedure, I always coated bullets in small containers using my Dillon tumbler. I would place the bullets into old EMPTY 1-lb containers and add moly. I would then place the powder containers into my Dillon tumbler, and tumble them for at least three hour. I would then add rice to the bullets in order to absorb any excess moly dust, and polish the bullets. I then used a lid with holes to shake out the excess rice. Even when dry, my coated stuff looked beautiful. There was always moly and dust on my hands after handling the bullets. I liked to do coating in large batches because it was a hassle (don’t track moly on your carpet or get it on the bottoms of your shoes). The final product will not stick to your fingers because it is dust-free. I also think they shoot better, and the moly does what it should. I won’t enter into the debates about the merits of the moly. Some people believe it works. This article is for those guys – it is not meant to convert handloaders that are happy shooting uncoated rounds. Editor: John Whidden is the Multi-Time National Long Range Champion who moly-coats bullets. Whidden uses the Wet Moly method. He also agrees that using moly in water solution gives the best results and does not leave dusty residues. Here is the basic outline for the Wet Moly method. In addition to the outline, I also created a video that demonstrates my entire process. [Editor: Watch the video. It is important to watch the rinsing, buffing and washing processes after tumbling. Use old 1-lb containers. Work over a sink. Add the bullets to the containers in reasonable batches (let’s say 2-3 inches). I only use enough water to cover bullets, and I use slightly more moly than when I used a dry application. I recommend using a half-teaspoon of moly for every two inches of bullet depth. Then tumble for at least four hours. I tape the lids of the containers before placing them into the tumbler. Place the powder container into your vibratory tumbler. After the time has passed, pour the contents of the bottle into a plastic strainer. I use an old pasta strainer that I keep just for moly. Important: Make sure you use a strainer which will not let the bullets fall through! To remove all residues, gently spray water (from the faucet) over the bullets. Shake strainer until all water is out. Watch video from 6:00-10:00.4. Sift the bullets into an old baking pan, and then shake it to buff. Repeat this process until the bullets have dried completely and are buffed up to a high gloss. The bullets look clean and dust-free, and the moly looks gorgeous! Let them sit for a few days before storing, or bake them at 130 degrees for 30 mins to remove any remaining moisture. (WARNING! Do not use excessive heat in the oven or cook for too long – set a timer. If you follow these instructions you should get the best moly coating ever!
Wet Moly before and after. Note the uniformity of the moly coating on the bullets. After rinsing, the Wet Moly method leaves a perfect gloss finish. The bullets are completely dust-free. These are Sierra #1380 .224 69gr HPBT MatchKings.Be sure to visit our online store at TheUrbanriflemanstore.com. We manufacture and design a full complement of bag riders for different rifles. We also sell stainless steel Remington barrels that are pre-fitted with Revolution laminated stocks (which have been getting rave reviews by customers). We also stock Wilson dies and Timney and Triggertech Triggers, Berger, Sierra, Magpul, Accuracy, and Accuracy international chassis. Similar PostsTags: bullets Moly, Moly Water Tumblers, Molybdenum Disulphide (Moly), Sierra MatchKings, Wet Moly Process
