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black bullets

Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 6:43 am
by brokeasajoke
whats the black stuff on winchester silvertips?

Re: black bullets

Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 7:36 am
by Rick in Oregon
brokeasajoke wrote:whats the black stuff on winchester silvertips?
The "black stuff" is a propriatory black oxide coating, proported to reduce fouling. The benefits are questionable in most circles....mostly a marketing gimick to be different. Consider this: If it was some kind of panacea in regard to fouling or accuracy, wouldn't all/most bullet makers utilize the same or similar method of coating? :chin:

Re: black bullets

Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 7:58 am
by Bill K
Rio explained it well. Nosler and Winchester call the coating "Lubaloy". Bill K