So I have purchased some bullets from a caster that have not completely filled in on the lube grooves. My question is are these ok to load and shoot, and if not can I correct it on my own.
So I have purchased some bullets from a caster that have not completely filled in on the lube grooves. My question is are these ok to load and shoot, and if not can I correct it on my own.
I had some old lazer cast with the hard blue lube that had missing spots, it did not seem to make any difference when shooting them if at least 75% or so remained. I then started tumble lubing them with Bens liquid lube mixture just in case. You could probably use 45-45-10 as a secondary coat too.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...-L-Liquid-Lube
The tumble lube over the wax lube is an insurance policy the way I see it.
Steve,
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A little ultra light tumble is always good. Either 45-45-10 or BLL.
KE4GWE - - - - - - Colt 1860, it just feels right.
Shoot them and you will not be able to discern a difference
in light to medium loads.
What caliber, what velocity?
We are talking handgun.
NOT for your FAL?
Mike
NRA Benefactor 2004 USAF RET 1971-95
I sometimes go light on lube to keep the smoke at a minimum, won't be noticeable when you're shooting...
Most cases, it shouldn't matter.
BUT, let's say the Lube used is a Hard lube, that won't "fling off" as the boolit exits the muzzle, more lube on one side of the boolit, could cause instability ...this would be more obvious at rifle shooting distances, than typical pistol shooting distances.
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They will be fine for 30-30 use . Most boolit designs have grooves that hold generous amounts of lube ... new modern lubes do a better job and 100% filling of grooves is not needed .
On 38 special Wadcutter designs there are usually 3 lube grooves . I fill only one or two with lube , it results in less smoke on indoor ranges and better accuracy ... sounds weird but you can over lube them and it affects accuracy ... I don't know why , I think modern lubes just don't require as much to get the job done .
As Troy Landry would say ... Choot Em !
Gary
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