I've already done a quick run through of the cast boolits forum and didn't find what I was looking for, too much chaff to sort through...

I'm thinking about getting into casting my own, but I'm curious about painting or powder coating instead of traditional lube. I'd be casting for 40 and 45 without gas checks, but the 308 for 300aac might need gas checked.

Are checks supposed to be put on before or after paint/PC?

Do paint/PC foul up a barrel and more or less than lead?

If I decide to paint, will any paint work or will it have to be enamel paint?

If I PC will I have to put them in the oven to "cure"?

I'm still in the information gathering stage and getting ready to start collecting lead from local tire shops, so any help would be appreciated.