Anyone make their own Lube or grease?

[Effigy]

It seems to be a common thing in the US for BP shooters to make their own bullet lube and patch grease.

I'd like to have a go - anyone else do it? If so, what is your recipe?

Thanks

[harricook]

If I make any - I normally use 20% beeswax 40% tallow 40% wax & vary the amounts slightly depending on the time of year

In winter - wax needs to be lower - as the mix is too hard & in summer you don't want it melting

Cheers

R

[Effigy]

If I make any - I normally use 20% beeswax 40% tallow 40% wax & vary the amounts slightly depending on the time of year

In winter - wax needs to be lower - as the mix is too hard & in summer you don't want it melting

Cheers

R

With all those solids, don't you have to add oil to thin it down and make it pliable?

[harricook]

DOH !

Ahh - should have said - it's mainly for stiff felt wads for use in my ROA !

I melt it together & soak the wads in - hook them out & leave to cool on the workbench


I've seen similar recipes that add Neatsfoot oil or Olive oil - even Peanut oil ...



Roy

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[bryantanthonydp]

Approx 60% tallow, 20% beeswax and 20% paraffin wax , depending on the time of year ; I also use this mix to lube my .577 bullets.

[DJS]

I use deer tallow as a lube on rifle bullets.
For an over ball lube on my revolver I soften it slightly with Castrol R (castor oil).
Daz

[Calibre44]

Where can you buy tallow?

[kennyc]

Where can you buy tallow?

good electrical trade suppliers, its used for pulling wires through conduit.

[Calibre44]

good electrical trade suppliers, its used for pulling wires through conduit.

Thanks ... been meaning to make my own lube for ages - I'll give it a go

[bryantanthonydp]

Plumbers merchants may stock it or they should know where to order it from.

[John Bedford]

For a good patch lube try melting (carefully!!) some "Bore Butter" in the microwave then soak your patches. Separate and allow to dry off, ready for use.