Originally Posted by
andrew375
For black powder - 50/50 (by volume) Beeswax / vaseline. This is a great lube for Minie bullets and is ok for pistol bullets up to 1800 fps. It is superior to the usual beeswax/tallow mix in that it doesn't dry out and become brittle.
For rifle bullets - 1/3 Moly grease (from a car accessory shop) and 2/3 soap (I use tesco value hand soap). Ratios by weight. So far the fastest I've driven bullets is to just over 2200 fps but no signs of fouling and accuracy about 1.5" at 100 yds. was consistent over 40 rounds.
The beeswax/vaseline mix is what I use for lube cookies in my Martini Henry loads, it never hardens but is solid enough for (very) limited handling.
How do you mix the soap/grease mix? Just melt it in a pan?
If you use Imperial Leather does each shot smell like a freshly washed old lady?
The South of England has 2 good things, the M1 and the A1. Both will take you to Yorkshire.
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