Lubricant for cast bullets

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Re: Lubricant for cast bullets

Post by pomemax » 22 Dec 2016, 8:54 pm

Surfboard shop for wax
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Re: Lubricant for cast bullets

Post by juststarting » 23 Dec 2016, 12:52 am

Tripod, thank you! I ordered some from eBay earlier today. Also, just want to learn to do these things myself, but REALLY thank you for the offer!
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Re: Lubricant for cast bullets

Post by coroboreeboy » 23 Dec 2016, 6:49 am

I got beeswax from the local arts and crafts shop. Cost me $7 for 500gm.
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Re: Lubricant for cast bullets

Post by Noisydad » 23 Dec 2016, 7:42 am

Hunt around on eBay in candle making supplies for beeswax , Some time ago I got 2 kg for $14. It was recycled stumps of candles from a Greek Orthodox Church.
There's still a few of Wile. E Coyote's ideas that I haven't tried yet.
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Re: Lubricant for cast bullets

Post by Gaz52 » 06 Jan 2017, 8:41 am

I have bee hives but I tumble lube my .310 , 7.62x39 & .303 Brit cast bullets with Lee liquid alox. Set them to dry base down on a sheet of glad wrap or grease proof paper. If I fit gas checks I usually tumble lube a second time after firing the checks. A ziplock plastic bag works fine to tumble lube.
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Re: Lubricant for cast bullets

Post by Medic » 06 Jan 2017, 4:57 pm

I powder coat, but I have heard liquid alox and floor wax 50/50 is smokeless and very good. This could be a good bit of fun experimenting. You could probably switch alox to something else like bees or paste wax. Also you can use epoxy paints like the dude on YouTube it is known to work well, I fins PC is the easiest way to do lots of bullets right here, right now and Dont smoke at all, available in many colours!
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