Does anyone have real world Data as to how many of the Top Shooters in their respected fields use Moly bullets as opposed to those who don't ?.

Just curious as to the Number who do and those that do not . Does anyone know a link to a web site for this information ?.Thank You ...

I did some in-depth research on this topic years ago, I don't know where it all went as I have since moved. A synopsis of the RUMORS I had heard was something like this...
1. Don't need to clean as often
2. Longer barrel life
3. Higher velocity due to less friction
4. Evens out the bore
5. Less wind resistance.

I talked to a lot of shooters and never got a consistent answer. Some liked it, some hated it. I think it works in some rifles and not in others. I think some shooters will shoot better because it helps them 'believe' they can (placebo). BUT the best information came from a friend who did real world studies with the stuff. He works for Lockheed Martin as an engineer/machinist/gun nut. His information was the most scientific and rational. If you have a rough factory bore it'll help smooth things out a little. but the only real advantage of the stuff is at either end of the spectrum... reall fast twists with heavy bullets and lots of drag, or really slow twists for lots of velocity. In his opinion and ssince mine, every other factor can be compensated for in a much easier manor than dealing with moly. Drop bullet weight 5 grains and up the powder a touch, etc, etc.

Hope this helps. I nearly went made looking for REAL answers and only got lucky because he had some engineering research from the aerospace industry.

c'ya
Doc

Well Dr. Mike . The recent consensus by Major barrel manufactures it simply doesn't work !. Check Moly or Not to Moly discussion . Eddie and I have been going over some of the finer points of Moly . Why would it producer higher velocity , when it's generally accepted that one needs to increase powder charges to push the very same projectile down the bore !. After all it's a film lubricant there for should require less energy to move the projectile not more !. It produces less friction correct ?.Goes against the Laws of Physics . Besides now the push is for HBN ( Hexagonal Boron Nitride )
Powder form 120 - 140 Nano particles . I think a proper conditioned bore is the correct procedure with out lubrication of any kind . After all the intent of rifling is to rotate the projectile while following those lands !. So if it's to slick maybe they don't follow so well !. Cleaning is another matter all together .
I also have some experience in the aerospace industry. It was good enough to help launch spaceship One !. I am not an authority on lubricants !. How ever Composites Plastics and Coating are my area of expertise . I appreciate your input ...