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.30/30 Guy
11-22-2012, 08:12 PM
I got my new copy of "The Fouling Shot" yesterday. A very interesting article by Ken Mollohan titled "Technical Ramblings: Modern Lubricants".

Of special interest is his experience using Dextron AFT for sprue plate lubricant. He got some in the mold cavities and it appeared to help casting.

I recommend that you visit the Cast Bullet Association and read the article.

It will be interesting to see feedback on this.
JLDickmon
11-22-2012, 08:36 PM
Dexron wont leave varnish or ash like motor oil will.
dromia
11-23-2012, 03:48 AM
Is the article on the website or just in the printed Fouling Shot.
.30/30 Guy
11-23-2012, 09:41 AM
The article is only available only in the printed The Fouling Shot. I should have checked before making my post.
Junior1942
11-23-2012, 08:19 PM
After reading the *Fouling Shot* article I now know why my "Pinko Commie ***" aka 4-1-1 lube works so well. It's by-volume 4 parts beeswax--from Randyrat--1 part lithium-based auto grease and 1 part Dextron ATF fluid. Mix over heat and squeeze the lithium grease against the sides of the container with a spatula as it doesn't want to mix.

I've used it in 357 mag and 30-30 rifles to 1900 fps with zero leading. After hunting season I think I'll do a how-to article. I haven't used it since I discovered Lee Liquid Alox. Got some new Buckshot cake cutters to try, too.
jaysouth
11-23-2012, 10:11 PM
Junior,

Are you still using this 411 lube, or have you converted to Alox?

If you are using the 411, are you cake/pan lubing?

Thanks
runfiverun
11-23-2012, 11:25 PM
if you use a tacky version of the #2 lithium grease it has polybutene in it, which is a good friction modifier/lubricant/tackyfier.
the atf doesn't leave ash behind,and is a good bbl conditioner.
those are the two main working ingredients in the simple green lube too [polybutene[2-stroke oil/ and dexron atf]
Junior1942
11-24-2012, 10:01 AM
Junior,

Are you still using this 411 lube, or have you converted to Alox?

If you are using the 411, are you cake/pan lubing?

ThanksNope, I converted to LLA several years ago. I used 411 pan lube w/cutters and also poured it into my Lyman 450.