.45 ACP - Lube Lead Bullets??

Country Boy · June 30, 2004, 08:09 PM

Big Question: Do I need to lube lead bullets that I load in my .45 ACP cases?
Background: I'm not new to reloading, but I am new to reloading with lead bullets. I've reloaded jacketed rifle bullets for years, but haven't reloaded for my pistols yet, and want to get going. Am I going to need some sort of bullet lube with the lead bullets I use? (Actually, they're an alloy, not pure lead.) I tried doing a search, but I couldn't find the answer. It looked like some people lubed, and others didn't mention it. Any info/links would be appreciated.

steveno · June 30, 2004, 09:15 PM

if you are casting your bullets yes they need to be lubed. if you are buying commercially cast bullets they should already have lube on them

rwilson452 · June 30, 2004, 09:49 PM

When you cast your own you must lube to size the bullet. I cast and load 45ACP. I don't need to lube as my dies make bullets that don't require sizing. I do lube with liquid Alox. it seems to reduce leading. Store bought bullets should already be sized thus lube is not required.

Country Boy · June 30, 2004, 11:04 PM

"if you are buying commercially cast bullets they should already have lube on them"

"Store bought bullets should already be sized thus lube is not required."

Thanks! This is the type of stuff I didn't know!

Paul Fitz Jones · July 1, 2004, 10:29 PM

For lead target bullets make an internet search for Zero bullet Co as they have been in business for many years.

For magnum power lead bullets try Dry Creek Bullets and the owner known as Creeker

Fitz

June 30, 2004, 08:09 PM	#1
Country Boy Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2000 Location: Northern Border Posts: 700	.45 ACP - Lube Lead Bullets?? Big Question: Do I need to lube lead bullets that I load in my .45 ACP cases? Background: I'm not new to reloading, but I am new to reloading with lead bullets. I've reloaded jacketed rifle bullets for years, but haven't reloaded for my pistols yet, and want to get going. Am I going to need some sort of bullet lube with the lead bullets I use? (Actually, they're an alloy, not pure lead.) I tried doing a search, but I couldn't find the answer. It looked like some people lubed, and others didn't mention it. Any info/links would be appreciated.

June 30, 2004, 09:49 PM	#3
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	lube or not to lube When you cast your own you must lube to size the bullet. I cast and load 45ACP. I don't need to lube as my dies make bullets that don't require sizing. I do lube with liquid Alox. it seems to reduce leading. Store bought bullets should already be sized thus lube is not required.

July 1, 2004, 10:29 PM	#5
Paul Fitz Jones Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2002 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 266	Bullet Source For lead target bullets make an internet search for Zero bullet Co as they have been in business for many years. For magnum power lead bullets try Dry Creek Bullets and the owner known as Creeker Fitz Last edited by Paul Fitz Jones; July 1, 2004 at 10:32 PM. Reason: addition

June 30, 2004, 09:15 PM	#2
steveno Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Minden , Nebraska Posts: 1,407	if you are casting your bullets yes they need to be lubed. if you are buying commercially cast bullets they should already have lube on them

June 30, 2004, 11:04 PM	#4
Country Boy Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2000 Location: Northern Border Posts: 700	"if you are buying commercially cast bullets they should already have lube on them" "Store bought bullets should already be sized thus lube is not required." Thanks! This is the type of stuff I didn't know!