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Thread: Lube observation!!!!!

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    Lube observation!!!!!

    I currently have a need for a low velocity 30cal round from a .308. I used a Lee 150gr fp GC boolit of 50-50 alloy. Normally I lube these with Lars 2500+ via pan lube method. For this application, I decided to use LLA and a bit of JPW. We are at around 1575fps.
    First off, it was alot faster to get 100 boolits ready to load.
    Second, the accuracy was just peachy at 50 yds, my intended distance for this load.
    The best thing was AFTER the test firing of these loads. I looked down the bore of the .308 and it was shiney. I mean really clean and shiney after 25 rounds.
    The barrel after that many 2500+ lubed rounds would be dull looking.
    What is the cause of this?? The JPW??
    I like it whatever it is!!!!

    Might this combo of lube hold up to say 1900-2200 fps???
    Thanks
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    the carnuba in the jpw.
    try lars's bac if you want the shine with your pan method.

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    Quote Originally Posted by runfiverun View Post
    the carnuba in the jpw.
    try lars's bac if you want the shine with your pan method.
    Lars BAC, my favorite lube.

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    Danggit, I ordered 4 lbs of the 2500 last year. Can I add something to it to achieve the "shine" without affecting the lube properties??
    Jeff

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    BAC on all my paper patched rifle bullets, 50/50 mule snot and jpw on my handgun bullets.
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    http://www.thesage.com/catalog/FixedOil.html

    I ordered some carnuba wax flakes from these folks. When I melt my lube for pan lubing I just sprinkle some carnuba flakes and mix it in 'till it melts. I don't have a formula, but I melt about 2 cups of lube at a time (my home made w/beeswax, vaseline, and STP) and pour in about 1 tablespoon of carnuba.

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    mix two sticks of your 2500 to one of his red it'll work just dandy.
    i've shot a ton of boolits with the above recipe.
    glen makes a 50-50 blend with the carnuba already in it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by runfiverun View Post
    mix two sticks of your 2500 to one of his red it'll work just dandy.
    i've shot a ton of boolits with the above recipe.
    glen makes a 50-50 blend with the carnuba already in it.
    Yep! Stick with Glen, get some of his Carnauba Red mix with the 2500 and make your own BAC.

    I use all his lubes for different applications including his liquid Alox Xlox, they never let me down at a price that cannot be beat.


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