Lube on Cast Bullets

WSM MAGNUM · March 20, 2008, 08:52 PM

I think I remember someone posting here a question about the lube on cast bullets falling off. Can`t find that post anymore. I bought some cast bullets and the lube fell off part way on a bunch of them. Does this effect anything? Do you do anything to replace it?

Sevens · March 20, 2008, 09:44 PM

I'm no expert, but I would say that it depends on what caliber they are and how fast you push them. Some slow .45 bullets? I'd shoot them, or mix them in ammo boxes with other bullets most of which have full lube on them.

Screaming .44 mag bullets? Probably not worth the risk of leading up the barrel.

freakshow10mm · March 20, 2008, 11:09 PM

Depends on what kind of lube it is. If is is Lar's Red, don't worry about it. Shoot them.

Get a small bottle of liquid alox. Dip the bullet in there and let it dry out. Sort of messy but will at least be lubed.

Pathfinder45 · March 21, 2008, 12:20 AM

I just lube mine with toilet bowl sealing ring wax. It's soft and sticky and will never fall off. Works well with black powder too.

March 20, 2008, 08:52 PM	#1
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March 20, 2008, 09:44 PM	#2
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	I'm no expert, but I would say that it depends on what caliber they are and how fast you push them. Some slow .45 bullets? I'd shoot them, or mix them in ammo boxes with other bullets most of which have full lube on them. Screaming .44 mag bullets? Probably not worth the risk of leading up the barrel. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

March 20, 2008, 11:09 PM	#3
freakshow10mm Junior member Join Date: January 23, 2008 Location: MI Posts: 1,398	Depends on what kind of lube it is. If is is Lar's Red, don't worry about it. Shoot them. Get a small bottle of liquid alox. Dip the bullet in there and let it dry out. Sort of messy but will at least be lubed.

March 21, 2008, 12:20 AM	#4
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	I just lube mine with toilet bowl sealing ring wax. It's soft and sticky and will never fall off. Works well with black powder too.