The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - 38 S+W bullet lube-Alox t

Ifishsum · February 20, 2021, 11:36 AM

I've actually had better luck with my own cast and liquid Alox-lubed bullets than I ever had with commercial ones, both in accuracy and leading (lack of). So yes I'd say LLA is plenty sufficient. It can be a little sticky, particularly if too much is used and without sufficient drying time. I always thin it with mineral spirits and use just enough to put a light bronze tint on the bullets. Maybe 7-8 drops for 30 (depending on cal of course). Dry for a couple of days before loading, depending on humidity. Most of the time I don't even size them, as long as they chamber as-cast.

February 20, 2021, 11:36 AM	#2
Ifishsum Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,033	I've actually had better luck with my own cast and liquid Alox-lubed bullets than I ever had with commercial ones, both in accuracy and leading (lack of). So yes I'd say LLA is plenty sufficient. It can be a little sticky, particularly if too much is used and without sufficient drying time. I always thin it with mineral spirits and use just enough to put a light bronze tint on the bullets. Maybe 7-8 drops for 30 (depending on cal of course). Dry for a couple of days before loading, depending on humidity. Most of the time I don't even size them, as long as they chamber as-cast.