what lube for channels on base of leadheads?

[kmrcstintn]

the hunting group that I belong to is gearing up to start reloading; handgun calibers include .38 spl, .357 mag, .44 spl, .44 mag, .45 colt

we have leadheads for each caliber listed and need info on what lube to put into the channels on the base of the bullets

thank you

 

[kmrcstintn]

the hunting group that I belong to is gearing up to start reloading; handgun calibers include .38 spl, .357 mag, .44 spl, .44 mag, .45 colt

we have leadheads for each caliber listed and need info on what lube to put into the channels on the base of the bullets

thank you

 

[Beans]

The bullet lube you use for lead bullets is somewhat based upon the Velocity you are planning to achive.

30 different shooters are going to recommend 20 different bullet lubes and each lube claiming to be the best available.

I am now using white label BAC.
http://www.lsstuff.com/lube/

Is it the best?? I don't know.

I have used almost all the lubes sold commerically over the last 40 years and have found that since I use/load low to Med volocity loads ( 700- 950 fps) this lube does what I want expect, and it is inexpensive.

I have/am loading 9mm, 38 SPECIAL, .357 MAG, 40 S&W, 41 MAG, 44 Special, 44 Mag, 45 Gap, 45 AR, 45 ACP, 45 Colt, 303 British, 32-40, 30-30, 30-06 all with lead bullets.

You can also read about some bullet lubes here
http://www.leverguns.com/artic...lor/bullet_lubes.htm
Apache blue is no longer avaiable.


There has been an article on using Johnson paste was was as a lube.

This link should/could also answer some of your questions

http://www.castbulletassoc.org...view_forum.php?id=16

 

[john traveler]

Most of us oldtimers were weaned on the NRA formula of 50% Alox 50% beeswax. There are good reasons for staying with it: It works well for a wide range of velocities, it' economical, and it's widely available.

The colored crayon type lubes available in the last several years have become popular more because of their convenience in progressive loading machines than in any actual lube superiority. Ask around at the shop where you buy your loading supplies.

 

[RON in PA]

Are you casting your bullets then you need to lube, but if you are buying commercial, either cast or swaged, the bullets are pre-lubed. Wasn't surefrom your post if you are casting. Beeswax-alox is good stuff.

 

[Andy Griffith]

I might add one little side note that may not apply to you- but it's something that you should know...

A different lube is needed for black powder loads than for smokeless loads. They are different in formulation. Usually the BP lube (should) contain tallow, which is unnecessary for smokeless.

Of course, tallow is also the key ingredient in making steam cylinder oil (for steam engines) waterproof.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

If you are just getting started, you really ought to buy bullets that are already lubed. That's the way they usually come. You'll have enough to do without spending time lubing bullets.

Although tallow was a common ingredient in Black Powder lube in the 19th Century, it is not as common today. I used to lube mine with a 50/50 mix of Beeswax and Crisco. No tallow in there. These days I just use SPG. I have no idea what's in it. All you reall need for a good Black Powder lube is something soft and gooey,