Looks like Sonny Slugs is getting into Powder Coating

I have two repeat customers that love two projectiles for their guns:



Problem is, both of these slugs do not consistently fill out past .002" of spec. I have other moulds that do not have this issue.
The .252 is being shot out of a K1. Variance is .252" - .2535". The owner is using silicone grease to keep them in the mag!
The .455 is having the same problem in a Rattler. However, it feeds the slugs reliably.
So my intent is to pilot these slugs with the same customers, hoping to add .001" diameter to each side, thus fixing the consistency issue.
If I am successful, and the slugs fit reliably with the same accuracy or better, I will offer this service to my entire product line.
So far I'm starting with red powder coat. I've read that turquoise and green are other good colors. I've done the homework online, but no question there is a learning curve in the real world.
Seems like the only other airgun slug maker I know of that offers powder coating for airgun slugs is ZAN and AEA. ZAN priced their hyper line 43% above traditional slugs.
We'll see how it goes in the coming weeks.
 
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Success! .001 on each side.

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i wonder what the affect of the coating does on the peanut clones you make for me ??:unsure:
There is only one way to find out John! Looks like I'm the lone ranger commercially when it comes to powder coating hand casts at the moment. I'm curious on the build-up on smaller calibers. Will probably try .252 tomorrow.
 
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Not bad looking!

How do you have your set up for the coating? Any tips or help for those of us that have no idea how to accomplish this?
youtube elvisammo channel... shake and bake powder coating...i use this method with water quench at end to seperate slugs perfectly..I use regular size house oven..25lbs batchs of slugs at a time..