anyone do any testing of cable pulling lube

[Lloyd Smale]

compared to lee alox for accuracy. I can get it by the 5 gallon pail at work. Just wondering if anyone has put serious time on the bench using it and how well it worked.

[Starrbow]

I thought Cable pulling lube was for sizing cases Not a bullet lube?

[kodiak1]

Starrbow is right. It is more in the line as a case lube for sizing not a bullet lube for cast bullets.
Ken

[drinks]

There are 2 types of pulling lube.
One is an emulsion of wax in water, the other is a polymer.

[Leftoverdj]

The Lee Case Lube works very well as a bullet lube for mid-range pistol bullets. It's much less messy to work with than Liquid Alox. I haven't gotten around to trying the cable pulling lube, but almost anything will work for .38 WC and .45 ACP.

[oksmle]

Lloyd Smale .... I've been using Gardner Bender Wire-Aide for most all my pistol bullets for about ten years. That's .38 S&W, .38 Spec. .357 mag, .44/40, .44 mag, .45 acp, .45 Colt, & probably a couple more that I can't think of right now. Also the .38's & .44's are fired through rifles with the pistol loads. Use the same as Liquid Alox. It's a lot cleaner & dosen't have any smell that I can detect with my busted up nose.
If I have to size in the lubrisizer I go ahead & lube at the same time. But most of my stuff is fired unsized so I make use of the GB.

oksmle

[Four Fingers of Death]

I did the first part and bought a litre of it and an old saucepan and deep fryer strainer at St Vinnies, but then my life got turned upside down and no doubt will get it all settled in a month or so and try it. I was going to use it for case lube. Mick.

[jballs918]

ok guys from this i would think that it would work pretty well
GARDNER BENDER, INCORPORATED -- WIRE AIDE -- 6850-00N009100
===================== Product Identification =====================

Product ID:WIRE AIDE
MSDS Date:08/07/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N009100
MSDS Number: BCRPT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GARDNER BENDER, INCORPORATED
Address:6101 N. BAKER ROAD
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53209
Info Phone Num:414-352-4160
Emergency Phone Num:414-255-3880
CAGE:62933
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GARDNER BENDER, INCORPORATED
Address:6101 N. BAKER ROAD
Box:City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53209
Phone:414-352-4160
CAGE:62933

============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============

Ingred Name:TRIETHANOLAMINE
CAS:102-71-6
RTECS #:KL9275000
Fraction by Wt: <10%
Other REC Limits:N/K
OSHA PEL:N/K
ACGIH TLV:N/K

===================== Hazards Identification =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:(SEE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:N/A
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION:HEADACHE, NAUSEA, FATIGUE,
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. EYE:REDNESS, SWELLING. SKIN:DERMITITS DUE
TO DEFATTING OF KERATIN LAYER. INHALATION:SAME AS INGESTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K

======================= First Aid Measures =======================

First Aid:INGESTION:TWO GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER. NO VOMITING, CALL
DOCTOR. SKIN:REMOVE CLOTHES & WASH. EYES:FLUSH EYES FOR 15 MINUTES.
CALL DOCTOR. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================

Lower Limits:N/K
Upper Limits:N/K
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, OR FOAM

================== Accidental Release Measures ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM OR SWEEP INTO A CLOSED CONTAINER FOR
REUSE OR DISPOSAL. DO NOT FLUSH CHEMICALS INTO A PUBLIC SEWER OR
WATER SYSTEM.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K

====================== Handling and Storage ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINERS ARE HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTIED.
CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUE. ALL HAZARD PRECAUTIONS GIVEN IN
THE DATA SHEET MUST BE OBSERVED.
Other Precautions:NONE DETERMINED

============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE EXPECTED UNDER NORMAL USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST ALWAYS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:SUGGESTED
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:TO PREVENT REPEATED OR PROLONGED SKIN
CONTACT, IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING & BOOTS RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K
Supplemental Safety and Health
BP:>99C. PCT VOLT-VOL & PH:

================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>210F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K
Vapor Density:N/K
Spec Gravity:0.978
Solubility in Water:PARTIALLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW, OPAQUE CREAM. "TALLOW ODOR"
Corrosion Rate:

================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID STRONG MINERAL ACIDS & OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:N/K

==================== Disposal Considerations ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

[drinks]

The G-B slop is only one of many Moose --- products available for aids in pulling wire.
As a wireman for over 40 years, I have been exposed to most of them, including cull grade talc, [AKA bath powder] and most of the name brand products.
So far as I know, none are really toxic, however, none are something I would use on cast bullets or brass cases, there are just so many other , tested , products available from a lot of vendors.