Bullet lube question
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- Dutch Mosin
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Bullet lube question
Any of you guys got any experience with LEE Liquid Alox??
I was planning to use it for my 10.4x38R bullets in my Vetterli rifle.
All ideas and suggestions on any other type of lubrication are most welcome.
Met vriendelijke groet,
Martin
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I was planning to use it for my 10.4x38R bullets in my Vetterli rifle.
All ideas and suggestions on any other type of lubrication are most welcome.
Met vriendelijke groet,
Martin
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Re: Bullet lube question
Martin,
I have tried it and it does not give very good results for BP shooting. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":(">;
Best is to use a good BP lube on the bullet. There are various brands, but eventually you have to find one to your own liking.
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I have tried it and it does not give very good results for BP shooting. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":(">;
Best is to use a good BP lube on the bullet. There are various brands, but eventually you have to find one to your own liking.
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Re: Bullet lube question
Martin,
I am using a homemade mixture of 50 parts beeswax, 40 parts Crisco and 10 parts canola oil. It works great for me.
AJ
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I am using a homemade mixture of 50 parts beeswax, 40 parts Crisco and 10 parts canola oil. It works great for me.
AJ
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Re: Bullet lube question
Thanks for all your info.
If I understood right, beeswax is a very important ingredient for a good bullet lube.
Just one question AJ.
Could you please explain to me what Crisco is and what canola oil is made off<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START : --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/ohwell.gif ALT=":">; ???
It may be a stupid question, but I just can't figure it out.
Met vriendelijke groet,
Martin
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If I understood right, beeswax is a very important ingredient for a good bullet lube.
Just one question AJ.
Could you please explain to me what Crisco is and what canola oil is made off<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START : --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/ohwell.gif ALT=":">; ???
It may be a stupid question, but I just can't figure it out.
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Martin
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Re: Bullet lube question
"Crisco" is the brand-name of a hydrogenated-oil shortening product popular in the US.
Canola is a US market-name for rapeseed oil, made from the seeds of <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>Brassica napus</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->.
Both ingredients serve to soften the beeswax so it is easier to apply to the bullet. Olive oil will do as well.
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Canola is a US market-name for rapeseed oil, made from the seeds of <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>Brassica napus</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->.
Both ingredients serve to soften the beeswax so it is easier to apply to the bullet. Olive oil will do as well.
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Re: Bullet lube question
Thanks again Eric.
Met vriendelijke groet,
Martin
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Martin
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Re: Bullet lube question
Matin,
You can substitute olive oil for the canola oil. Some guys use extra virgin olive oil, but I fail to see what virgins have to do with bullet lubing. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :p --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/tongue.gif ALT=":p">;
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You can substitute olive oil for the canola oil. Some guys use extra virgin olive oil, but I fail to see what virgins have to do with bullet lubing. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :p --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/tongue.gif ALT=":p">;
AJ
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Re: Bullet lube question
Well......eeeeehhhhh, maybe you need that virgin olive oil in brandnew barrels<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :o --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/embarassed.gif ALT=":o">; , so the bullets will slide .........no, no way I'm gonna finish this virgin oil and bullet lubrication story.
I might get banned from this board.;
Met vriendelijke groet,
Martin
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I might get banned from this board.;
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Martin
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Re: Bullet lube question
Anyways....so how's the weather over there, Martin? ;
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Re: Bullet lube question
Hi All,
Now I can't answer for the Continent but here in England it's very nice thank you, here take a look<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :b --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/tongue.gif ALT=":b">; did you see? I held the computer put the open window:lol:; , Blue sky pale white Cumulas clouds and about 75 degrees with just a hint of a breeze<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 8) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)">; .
<p>Best Regards. KP
Don't let the bastards grind you down!
Now I can't answer for the Continent but here in England it's very nice thank you, here take a look<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :b --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/tongue.gif ALT=":b">; did you see? I held the computer put the open window:lol:; , Blue sky pale white Cumulas clouds and about 75 degrees with just a hint of a breeze<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 8) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)">; .
<p>Best Regards. KP
Don't let the bastards grind you down!