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Thread: New Mold Design/BIG BOOLIT!!

  1. 02-23-2014, 06:21 PM #81
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    Quote Originally Posted by arjacobson View Post
    What do you use to tumble lube those things??? A cement mixer? LOL seriously though if you ever want to sell an unfired one I would like to get in line to buy it. That would look great on my loading bench!!!
    I lube with a paper collar around the outside base of the boolit. After taping the collar on, I pour melted lube in to a height of about 3/4". We peel the collar just before loading. I use 1 part beeswax to 4 parts Crisco by volume. I just started experimenting with TrackLube Plus in other blackpowder guns and may try adding some to the cannon lube. (TrackLube Plus is almost identical to FrogLube for those wondering)
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  2. 02-26-2014, 09:35 PM #82
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    That is neat how you lube the giant bullet.... seriously I would like to buy one for my loading bench!!!
    Last edited by arjacobson; 02-26-2014 at 09:35 PM. Reason: spelling
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  3. 02-26-2014, 10:28 PM #83
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    Bump for a really good thread, should be a sticky.
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  4. 03-05-2015, 11:36 AM #84
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    Finally, I posted a follow-up to this thread for all you guys who wanted to know more about the process. Videos of casting and sizing process included. Have fun!

    http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...93#post3165593
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  5. 03-05-2015, 06:16 PM #85
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    Outstanding thread.Thanks for posting.Sure would like to see the video of the 105 VS the muzzle stuffer.Just a WAG,BUT I`m betting the muzzle stuffer beat the 105 on accuracy.Hehehe.
    Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
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BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
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