Dec 20, 2019 · To avoid the so called "cold weld" between bullet and case, anybody tried applying a bullet lubricant like liquid alox from Lee, commonly used on cast lead bullets? Roll the bullets over a …

Mar 4, 2021 · I am curious of some thoughts on bullets "cold welding" in the necks of handloaded ammo and why it doesn't seem to have the same effect on factory ammo. Is it caused by the fouling of …

Oct 17, 2018 · Cold weld. This is my primary concern right now before I pound a couple thousand rounds together. One load I’m doing for friend, Is going to be round 800 rounds of 204 ruger. Might …

Sep 12, 2024 · I suspect in a more humid climate, the results would be different. What really works best for me now, where I never have any cold welding (like I've gone 6+ months on some loads), is the …

May 19, 2013 · My best explanation would be that the "cold welding" not only bonded to the bullet, but that the process may have also weakened the brass alloy of the case necks. I had been meticulous …

Apr 17, 2021 · Cold welding or contact welding is a solid-state welding process in which joining takes place without fusion or heating at the interface of the two parts to be welded.

Aug 1, 2019 · Looking to incorporate a line into the seating process mainly because I clean with stainless media and anneal regularly. I’ve come to understand that this can lead to cold welding. …

Feb 25, 2009 · I normally don't say this, but please use the search bar. Or go to your search engine and type in snipershide bullet cold weld and you will find all you want to know.

Nov 2, 2004 · The new Mausers cost $1k more with handles forged one piece with the body, so I hate to cut them off at the base before TIG welding. So we sometimes bend the bolt, and then TIG weld an …

Aug 13, 2017 · The cold weld bit is interesting and what you've shared makes sense, but there are other ways to avoid it if you understand why cold weld happens. Do you tumble your brass in stainless …