Casey V. Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 New to the forum here folks. Wanna start by saying hello to the masses! My first question / topic is how to paint / powder coat and where to buy 3/4oz and 1 1/2oz tungsten bullets for a good price? Is there anyone out there who has tackled this pocket busting problem of buying Punching weights for outrageous prices? I wanna be able to buy a quality tungsten punching weight and paint / powder coat it myself? Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Casey, I don't know why guys get hung up on tungsten. I've been using lead punch skirts for about 2 years now. They are easier to get and easy to powder paint. If you are interested in more info PM me and I will try to help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 You can powder coat tungstun weights but as far as getting them at a reasonable price, forget it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullin8s Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Tungsten itself is an expensive raw material One reasonable Tungsten site, I have not used their weights, but the price is right and another one, not as cheap, but probably a little better insert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey V. Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I was told that powder coat won't stick to Tungsten, without using a special process? Is this true or have you guys had a success with regular Pro-tec? Where can I get good high percentage tungsten, 3/4oz and 1 1/2 oz bullet weights? Without inserts... So I don't melt them when I try to powder coat? I thank you guys for you replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey V. Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Casey, I don't know why guys get hung up on tungsten. I've been using lead punch skirts for about 2 years now. They are easier to get and easy to powder paint. If you are interested in more info PM me and I will try to help you out. For me it is about the size of the weight when trying to get through Hyacinth and Pennywort, out here on the CA. Delta. Profile makes a big difference when using 1-1/2 lead vs. tungsten. And the feel it gives you, and the durability. Its not plyable, bendable and cut your line like lead, if molded correctly? IMHO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatsrat76 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 For me it is about the size of the weight when trying to get through Hyacinth and Pennywort, out here on the CA. Delta. Profile makes a big difference when using 1-1/2 lead vs. tungsten. And the feel it gives you, and the durability. Its not plyable, bendable and cut your line like lead, if molded correctly? IMHO... I think the whole feel thing is a load of Caca IMHO but that's just me. I think the next fad will be Kryptonite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TackleKraft Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Casey, Check your messages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
