View Full Version : Lubing a .72 slug just enough for airgun use?
17nut
01-03-2023, 03:43 PM
How do i apply a suficient amount of lube to a Foster slug?
It will be used in an airgun and requires some lube for pure metal to metal contact in the 32" barrel.
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stubshaft
01-03-2023, 06:04 PM
Roll the slugs along a file to slightly knurl the edges then roll them in LLA.
Lots of guys used the file trick when shooting Savage ML2 muzzle loaders without sabots. There were cases of file points coming off and gouging the barrels. You’re taking a chance
lar45
01-03-2023, 06:44 PM
I might be tempted to try 45-45-10.
It goes on relatively thin and dries hard.
megasupermagnum
01-03-2023, 07:14 PM
Two thin coats of alox tumble lube is plenty for a shotgun, I'm sure it will work in an airgun too.
beagle
01-03-2023, 09:11 PM
I lube .358 round balls for .38 loads by dipping in Lee Alox lube diluted with lighter fluid and letting dry on a sheet of harware cloth. Dries hard and should work./beagle
Brassmonkey
01-04-2023, 12:39 AM
Lots of guys used the file trick when shooting Savage ML2 muzzle loaders without sabots. There were cases of file points coming off and gouging the barrels. You’re taking a chance
Was it really file points or a dirty file?
GhostHawk
01-04-2023, 08:17 AM
IMO either Liquid lube or 45/45/10 should work well.
Does not take much, just enough to start seeing a brassy color change. Set on paper in front of a fan to dry and you can cast, lube and load within an hour or 2.
You could try dipping heads and the bottom of the skirt or tumble lube.
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