What is the difference between Lubalox and Moly Coating?
Lubalox Coating:
* Black oxide
* First used in early 1990
* Does not increase diameter of bullet
* Used on Accubond CT®, Ballistic Silvertip®, E-tip and XP3® product lines
* Does not harm barrel
* Reduces barrel fouling
* Does not require barrel "seasoning"
Moly Coating:
* Molybdenum Disulfide
* First used in late 1990
* Increases diameter of bullet
* Was used on part or all of Power-Point® Plus, Partition Gold® Rifle, and one Hornet SKU
* Did not harm barrel
* For optimum performance barrel "seasoning" was required
* Could cause accuracy problems in some guns
# Will Lubalox harm the gun barrel?
Lubalox does not harm the barrel. In fact, testing shows that the coating often reduces barrel fouling.
# What product lines is Lubalox used on?
The Lubalox coating is used on AccuBond®CT®, Ballistic Silvertip®, E-Tip and XP3® product lines.
# When was Lubalox introduced?
The Lubalox coating was introduced in the early 90's on the Ballistic Silvertip® line. Considered one of Winchester's most successful introductions, this is the company's second largest rifle ammo line.
# What are the benefits of Lubalox?
The primary benefits of Lubalox is reduced barrel fouling. The process creates a surface on the bullet jacket, which increases the amount of shots possible between cleanings. Unlike moly-coated bullets, Lubalox coated bullets leave the barrel residue-free and do not require barrel "seasoning". Additionally, unlike uncoated bullets that tarnish over time, Lubalox protects the surface of the bullet jacket, keeping it looking like new.
# What is Lubalox®?
Lubalox® is the trade name Winchester® uses to describe a black oxide process. It is a very thin oxide bullet coating, often compared to the bluing on a steel firearm.
