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Thread: Simple lube and coincidence...

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    Simple lube and coincidence...

    Ok... I indicated an issue in another post with HiTek.

    Well another solution was to lube with regular bullet lube. So I pull out the hidden Star liner and lube the bullets. For a moment I couldn’t remember what lube remained in the Star. No problem, the lubes I used in the past were all good. So I lubed them and shot them. All went well...

    Funny thing happened... I remembered the homebrew lube mix and don’t think I’ve shared in the past. It works well for low to mid range loads. Easy mix with a 60/40 ratio... or 70/30 mix if you like the consistency. Here is where the coincidence comes in. Recipe is 60 of your favorite beeswax and the 40 is, ready....Corona ointment. Yes that’s right:
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    If there's a shortage of Corona Ointment in my area ... Do you think Bag Balm would be a suitable substitute ?

    Corona Ointment...now that is funny !
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    Gary,

    I would try BB and see. I originally got the idea after reading older recipes with just beeswax and Vaseline. Figured why not add a petroleum jelly with favorable additives. So I sought out pj bases and came up with the Corona rich in lanolin.

    I’ve used it for ~15 years or so. No issues in the window I use it in. Plus it has a distinct medicine smell when fired.
    Chris G...in SWLA

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    The Corona Ointment is interesting. Whats the velocity and weight of the bullet you use this for? I have Steven Model 44 in 25-20 SS with a less then perfect bore but it does shoot well with the 87 grain bullet but I do get some leading with other lubes. Thanks, Steve
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    I’ve used it only for my pistol rounds. Heavy 45 acp, match 45 and 38. Over the years of developing loads it has not failed...meaning no leading, goood-great accuracy. So simple it is worth a try.

    Noticed past thread where someone used the Bag Balm mentioned above. I think the Corona is a little softer but both should work.
    Chris G...in SWLA

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    How do you produce it? Melt in a double boiler?

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    Double boiler just until wax melts. Add Corona until melted and mixed. There should be enough residual heat to get the job done.

    I usually use those small crock pots sized for potpourri. Stole one from the wife and bought a couple of backups at yard sales.
    Chris G...in SWLA

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