Any Accuracy Issues Shooting Once Coated Moly Bullets?

[nmkid]

Possibly have a chance to purchase some Sierra bullets that came moly-coated from the factory. The seller has removed the moly as best he could. I searched the forum and there are many pages on removing the moly. However, I couldn't find anything on these cleaned-up bullets having any effect on accuracy. Seems most folks say the moly isn't completely removed. Would this cause any problems in the barrel? Heck, I've never even held a moly-coated bullet so I know nothing about them. Thanks.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

I doubt you'll see any difference at all. IME using danzac coated bullets, there has been virtually no difference in accuracy nor velocity. I use it strictly to reduce or eliminate copper fouling and extend accuracy between cleanings. Moly is a little different but it's mostly gone from your bullets now so I don't think you'll notice a thing. Load em up, shoot em up.

 

[Walt Krafft]

You will have no problems.

 

[SSL]

I bought into the moly craze years ago. In my case it was a well-hyped rattle-can spray-on moly. Stood bullets up in neat little rows and sprayed from several angles to cover them. Let dry and ready to load.
What a joke! I can't attest to other coatings and I know there are many that have great luck, but my efforts were a total waste of time. Not a single caliber I tried it on showed any improvement in either accuracy or cleaning (in fact with most, accuracy degraded). I finally gave it up and removed the moly from the bullets I had left by generously moistening a rough-napped towel with acetone (in a well ventilated space) and shuffling them back and forth to remove the moly. Worked well and didn't affect "plastic" tips on some of the bullets. Cleaned bullets showed no difference in POI or general accuracy between uncoated and cleaned bullets.

 

[paperpuncher]

I scrubbed some up they shot just fine

 

[jr600yd]

Don’t worry about it. Load and shoot.

 

[boltfluter]

I bought into the moly craze years ago. In my case it was a well-hyped rattle-can spray-on moly. Stood bullets up in neat little rows and sprayed from several angles to cover them. Let dry and ready to load.
What a joke! I can't attest to other coatings and I know there are many that have great luck, but my efforts were a total waste of time. Not a single caliber I tried it on showed any improvement in either accuracy or cleaning (in fact with most, accuracy degraded). I finally gave it up and removed the moly from the bullets I had left by generously moistening a rough-napped towel with acetone (in a well ventilated space) and shuffling them back and forth to remove the moly. Worked well and didn't affect "plastic" tips on some of the bullets. Cleaned bullets showed no difference in POI or general accuracy between uncoated and cleaned bullets.

I have had great luck with moly, but you need to foul the barrel with a good coating of moly. Then rework the load, as harmonics and pressure will change. Then go out and shoot, shoot, shoot, and keep on shooting as cleaning is greatly reduced! I had great fun shooting benchrest years ago shooting for group. Many times my last 5 shot groups were in the 1's with no cleaning the entire match! Most other shooters cleaned between each group. They were all exhausted and I felt just fine! Lol!

Paul

 

[David Milisock]

I have had great luck with moly, but you need to foul the barrel with a good coating of moly. Then rework the load, as harmonics and pressure will change. Then go out and shoot, shoot, shoot, and keep on shooting as cleaning is greatly reduced! I had great fun shooting benchrest years ago shooting for group. Many times my last 5 shot groups were in the 1's with no cleaning the entire match! Most other shooters cleaned between each group. They were all exhausted and I felt just fine! Lol!

Paul

I shoot moly in all my custom varmint rifles, works like a charm.

 

[SSL]

I have had great luck with moly, but you need to foul the barrel with a good coating of moly. Then rework the load, as harmonics and pressure will change. Then go out and shoot, shoot, shoot, and keep on shooting as cleaning is greatly reduced! I had great fun shooting benchrest years ago shooting for group. Many times my last 5 shot groups were in the 1's with no cleaning the entire match! Most other shooters cleaned between each group. They were all exhausted and I felt just fine! Lol!

Paul

I know that a lot of people swear by it, but I quickly swore at it! Remember, this was in the early days of the moly craze. I'm sure application techniques and formulation things are better now. And I certainly have no beef with those that love it. If it works for you, great. Just replying to the OP who asked about removal and shooting issues.
As to the bore - the directions specifically stated to run a wet 'mop' with moly through the bore and let dry, followed by a vigorous 'scrub' with a brush wrapped in shop-type paper towel to smooth the results prior to use of conditioned bullets. I ended up removing the residue in the barrels with acetone too.

 

[boltfluter]

I know that a lot of people swear by it, but I quickly swore at it! Remember, this was in the early days of the moly craze. I'm sure application techniques and formulation things are better now. And I certainly have no beef with those that love it. If it works for you, great. Just replying to the OP who asked about removal and shooting issues.
As to the bore - the directions specifically stated to run a wet 'mop' with moly through the bore and let dry, followed by a vigorous 'scrub' with a brush wrapped in shop-type paper towel to smooth the results prior to use of conditioned bullets. I ended up removing the residue in the barrels with acetone too.

SSL,
Yes, I agree, many ways to use moly. I never tried the spray on type personally. My main use was to get through coyote season without cleaning and having to foul the barrel on the way to a hunt. As I lived in the city at the time. Now I just walk out in the yard! Lol. One other benefit was if I had to clean, the first shot was always in the group. So, no fouled required. I have removed moly and they shot fine in guns not running moly. To answer the op question. Sorry for the hijack.
Paul

 

[SSL]

SSL,
Yes, I agree, many ways to use moly. I never tried the spray on type personally. My main use was to get through coyote season without cleaning and having to foul the barrel on the way to a hunt. As I lived in the city at the time. Now I just walk out in the yard! Lol. One other benefit was if I had to clean, the first shot was always in the group. So, no fouled required. I have removed moly and they shot fine in guns not running moly. To answer the op question. Sorry for the hijack.
Paul

No need to apologize. I got carried away in my original post with a bit more detail than maybe necessary and didn't stick to a simple answer!

 

[alf]

It's human nature to look for a "cheaper" alternative, which most times tends to bite you in the butt.

When NECO came out with their patented process, most everyone came out with their version. What people did not realize, or pay attention to, was that the NECO process was impact plating the moly into the bullet jacket, it was not, nor ever was, a "coating", like Ms Moly and the like.