Stupid Lube Question

44Magnum · November 5, 2008, 02:10 PM

Okay, I'm giving lead bullets a second chance after a bad experience with some commercial ammunition. Here's the question, just don't laugh too hard: My bullets came with a lube in the grooves (it's red). Do I need to add more on the whole thing, load as is, or what?

See, stupid isn't it?

LHB1 · November 5, 2008, 02:23 PM

No, one lube should be enough. Lube color is unimportant but lube quality does vary by formula. My personal favorites are ALOX lubes (50% ALOX, 50% beeswax). This type lube is somewhat soft but does a superior job in preventing leading and enhancing accuracy. Other lubes are good also and each cast bullet supplier seems to have his/her own favorite, often stained different for marketing/product identification purposes.

whiplash · November 5, 2008, 02:26 PM

the only stupid question, is the one that goes un-asked...

Smokey Joe · November 5, 2008, 02:42 PM

...And if there WAS such a thing as a stupid question, it'd be easier to handle than a stupid mistake, anyhow.

(Well, OK, the question where the questioner won't listen to yr answer, and then decides on their own interpretation, is kinda stupid, but that's really the asker, not the question!)

MADISON · November 6, 2008, 07:58 PM

Remember velocity--To much leads to leading
Gas Checks

T. O'Heir · November 6, 2008, 08:45 PM

"...need to add more..." Nope. Just load 'em.
As daft as it sounds, keeping lubed cast bullets in your refrigerator will help keep the lube off your fingers. And when somebody asks why you have bullets in your frig, tell 'em it keeps 'em fresh. Best said with a straight face if you can.

TEDDY · November 7, 2008, 02:36 PM

I loved that one

November 5, 2008, 02:10 PM	#1
44Magnum Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Posts: 325	Stupid Lube Question Okay, I'm giving lead bullets a second chance after a bad experience with some commercial ammunition. Here's the question, just don't laugh too hard: My bullets came with a lube in the grooves (it's red). Do I need to add more on the whole thing, load as is, or what? See, stupid isn't it?

November 5, 2008, 02:23 PM	#2
LHB1 Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,545	No, one lube should be enough. Lube color is unimportant but lube quality does vary by formula. My personal favorites are ALOX lubes (50% ALOX, 50% beeswax). This type lube is somewhat soft but does a superior job in preventing leading and enhancing accuracy. Other lubes are good also and each cast bullet supplier seems to have his/her own favorite, often stained different for marketing/product identification purposes. __________________ Good shooting and be safe. LB

November 5, 2008, 02:42 PM	#4
Smokey Joe Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2001 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 2,106	...And if there WAS such a thing as a stupid question, it'd be easier to handle than a stupid mistake, anyhow. (Well, OK, the question where the questioner won't listen to yr answer, and then decides on their own interpretation, is kinda stupid, but that's really the asker, not the question!) __________________ God Bless America --Smokey Joe

November 6, 2008, 07:58 PM	#5
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	Stupid Question Remember velocity--To much leads to leading Gas Checks

November 6, 2008, 08:45 PM	#6
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...need to add more..." Nope. Just load 'em. As daft as it sounds, keeping lubed cast bullets in your refrigerator will help keep the lube off your fingers. And when somebody asks why you have bullets in your frig, tell 'em it keeps 'em fresh. Best said with a straight face if you can. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

November 5, 2008, 02:26 PM	#3
whiplash Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 334	the only stupid question, is the one that goes un-asked...

November 7, 2008, 02:36 PM	#7
TEDDY Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2006 Location: MANNING SC Posts: 837	ha ha I loved that one