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The Darksider's Den / Re: For those that cast their own and Lube (for those that don't what do you buy?)
« Last post by Baltimore Ed on May 09, 2024, 07:04:02 PM »Been using up a bunch of Lyman Orange Magic lube that I’ve had for years.
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The Darksider's Den / Re: For those that cast their own and Lube (for those that don't what do you buy?)
« Last post by Mogorilla on May 09, 2024, 06:12:22 PM »Mine is near identical to MTM. I use a mix of olive oil and bee’s wax. Usually in equal amounts or a little heavier on wax and last batch had a slug of jojoba oil as well. Good stuff.
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The Darksider's Den / Re: For those that cast their own and Lube (for those that don't what do you buy?)
« Last post by mtmarfield on May 09, 2024, 04:41:07 PM » Greetings!
For smokeless, I tend towards Lymans ( "yellow" ) Alox. 'Somewhere', I have a big slab of an Alox Bullet Lube that Dad and I bought and divided; it's the traditional Caramel color, and was made by a now forgotten vendor that advertised in the back of Handloader (?) magazine. We could find no fault with it.
For BP, I've had no complaints with either SPG, or Lyman's "Black Gold". I've also been using a Homemade BP Lube consisting of equal parts of Beeswax and Olive Oil; to this I've added three spoonfuls of Jojoba Bean Oil ( A near identical chemical analog of Spermwhale Oil... ).
I've made a List of Homemade Bullet Lubes from old books and periodicals; I can add this if anyone's interested. I'm eager to see what everyone else is using!
Be Well, ALL!
M.T.M.
5-09-24
For smokeless, I tend towards Lymans ( "yellow" ) Alox. 'Somewhere', I have a big slab of an Alox Bullet Lube that Dad and I bought and divided; it's the traditional Caramel color, and was made by a now forgotten vendor that advertised in the back of Handloader (?) magazine. We could find no fault with it.
For BP, I've had no complaints with either SPG, or Lyman's "Black Gold". I've also been using a Homemade BP Lube consisting of equal parts of Beeswax and Olive Oil; to this I've added three spoonfuls of Jojoba Bean Oil ( A near identical chemical analog of Spermwhale Oil... ).
I've made a List of Homemade Bullet Lubes from old books and periodicals; I can add this if anyone's interested. I'm eager to see what everyone else is using!
Be Well, ALL!
M.T.M.
5-09-24
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The Darksider's Den / Re: For those that cast their own and Lube (for those that don't what do you buy?)
« Last post by Arizona Trooper on May 09, 2024, 04:40:05 PM »For black powder breechloaders, which is anything from Hall carbines to 45-60 and 45-70, about 4 parts beeswax to 1 part olive oil. More wax if it's hot, more oil if it's cold. For muzzle stuffers, patched roundball to CW muskets, 50/50 MCM lube and beeswax.
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The Darksider's Den / Re: For those that cast their own and Lube (for those that don't what do you buy?)
« Last post by Coffinmaker on May 09, 2024, 03:39:18 PM »
Well Golly Gee Whiz 
I don't cast my own. Gave that up some 40 er 45 years ago. So I buy stuff. When I buy stuff, I mostly buy it "as cast" or the suppliers "whatever" crayon type lube or Coated. As one who exclusively shoots APP, I am unconcerned with "lube." APP creates its own lube and what little fouling there is, it is not cumulative. The only fouling in the bore is shot to shot and each shot cleans out the prior spooge. So, APP cares not about "what" lube 'cause you don't need any lube at all. Makes it so so so much easier.
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The Darksider's Den / Re: For those that cast their own and Lube (for those that don't what do you buy?)
« Last post by Sedalia Dave on May 09, 2024, 01:50:48 PM »Pistol caliber smokeless and APP loads I buy Hi-Tek coated bullets.
I cast my own 38/357 and 44-40 bullets for use with real BP. These I lube with SPG.
I cast all my rifle caliber bullets ( 38-55, 45-70, 56-50, and 30-06 )
Smokeless rifle caliber, I use LBT Blue
For rifle caliber loaded with real BP and subs,I use SPG
I cast my own 38/357 and 44-40 bullets for use with real BP. These I lube with SPG.
I cast all my rifle caliber bullets ( 38-55, 45-70, 56-50, and 30-06 )
Smokeless rifle caliber, I use LBT Blue
For rifle caliber loaded with real BP and subs,I use SPG
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CAS City Classifieds / F. S. S&W holsters
« Last post by MJN77 on May 09, 2024, 01:35:09 PM »I have two holsters for sale that I no longer have a need for. One is a floral carved left hand holster for an 8 inch S&W "american" made by Stan Dolega at Wolf ears equipment. The other holster is a right hand holster for a Schofield made by Michael Simmons at Skillet Creek leather. Both are in excellent condition. The "american" holster was originally $180 + shipping. I'm asking $130 shipped. The schofield holster was $92 + shipping. Asking $80 shipped.
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The Darksider's Den / Re: For those that cast their own and Lube (for those that don't what do you buy?)
« Last post by Abilene on May 09, 2024, 01:04:18 PM »I don't cast. I used to buy regular smokeless bullets, melt out the lube, and relube with an old Lyman 45. My formula varies but is basically beeswax and Crisco, with a little bore butter and Khepra's Foot Balm added. I still use that on occasion when I need to lube something.
I finally started buying from Springield Slim until he stopped, so whatever lube that was.
Lately I'm buying from Missouri Bullet Co. who will lube any bullets with BP lube (I'm not sure what) on request. They are not biglube bullets, but my longest rifle barrels are 20"
I have not noticed any leading, other than perhaps a tiny bit that I don't worry about.
I finally started buying from Springield Slim until he stopped, so whatever lube that was.
Lately I'm buying from Missouri Bullet Co. who will lube any bullets with BP lube (I'm not sure what) on request. They are not biglube bullets, but my longest rifle barrels are 20"
I have not noticed any leading, other than perhaps a tiny bit that I don't worry about.
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The Darksider's Den / Re: How did we get these "Calibers"?
« Last post by Abilene on May 09, 2024, 12:51:42 PM »
But is that '61 barrel on your beautiful conversion a Percussion barrel or one intended for a conversion revolver?
Yes, that's what came on the conversion. I only changed the grips to Navy
After you telling me that the Type IIs in .38 Special are actually on the "original" correctly sized frame I am seriously considering getting a pair to use as practice guns since they will feel and handle the same. ...
Did I say that? If I did it was earlier before I discovered that the Uberti Navy cylinders are in fact 0.1" larger than originals. I have no idea how any of the frames compare to originals. The frame does not have to be made larger for the Ubertis anyway, except for the recoil shield part so that the bore axis can be a little higher to allow for the larger cylinders
Your IMGUR photos do not show up for me on that last post. Edit: they show up on phone
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The Darksider's Den / For those that cast their own and Lube (for those that don't what do you buy?)
« Last post by Mako on May 09, 2024, 12:07:35 PM »Please check one (or up to three above). You can change your votes later if you want to.
~Mako
- Please tell us a bit more about your lube and journey to get there if there is one.
- If you buy your bullets already lubed please tell us what the caster claims it is and whether or not it works well.
- Do you get any leading in your bore, not Powder fouling, but real leading? This is for both those that lube their own and those that by store bought.
~Mako
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