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Cast bullet lubes, which one?

leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
edited February 2002 in Ask the Experts
I've seen there is a large variety in bullet lubes, couldn't believe how many different ones myself, most appear to be made with intented sale to blackpowder shooters, but a couple didn't specify. And apparently there is soft and hard lubes, and even some that coat the whole bullet.If you were casting your own say .45acp 200gr SWC bullets with the one grove in the bullet, what type of lube would you use and why?
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Lee, the NRA did a study many years ago and concluded that the 50/50 Alox/beeswax mix (available under many different brand names) was best of what was then available. This is a softish lube in that it can be melted without much effort and poured around BP projectiles in a pan to lube them and does not need heating to be applied in the standard lubrisizer tool. The one draw back is its tacky composition which will pick up crud if dropped or left in an environment where such is possible. Possibly exposure to high heat could cause it to liquify and affect performance, although I've never had that problem myself and have used it 30+ years w/ no problems whatsoever in both handgun & rifle applications. The only advantage the hard lubes have - IMHO - is the lack of tackiness and resistance to heat. I have some equipment that requires their use, but I've not noted any difference in performance. Can't speak to the powdered lube coatings.
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  • MIKE WISKEYMIKE WISKEY Member Posts: 10,035 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I HAVE BEEN CASTING FOR ABOUT 35 YEARS AND 50/50 ALOX/BEESWAX IS HARD TO BEAT FOR PISTOL ANMMO, LYMAN MOLY LUBE FOR RIFLE (EITHER BLACK OR SMOKELESS).
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    Lee liquid alox is easiest to use; just dribble some on the bullets in a container, swish around, and you are done. I have also found it works quite well as any leading is minimal and easily enough removed.
    "...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conference in 1899.
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  • robsgunsrobsguns Member Posts: 4,581 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I too am a firm believer in Lee's liquid alox, wonderful stuff. Use it on everything, even moly coated lead rounds take to it well, talk about a slick bullet, no leading, with wheel weight cast bullets. I like the combination.
    SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks guys, you guys are a tremendous help. I will try the 50/50alox/beeswax, you guys rock.
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