Which Lube

[Half Dog]

I am looking for a lube to use for my 45 ACP loads. There seems to be too much information, and arguments, for each lube imaginable and I’m a slow reader. If you were me what would you use?
I’m:
1) In Texas with plenty of summer heat, I need something that doesn’t melt and stores well if I make many rounds
2) Have a dog that sheds, nothing sticky please
3) Something sizing friendly. I usually coat, size to 451, coat and size to 452 to make sure the bullet and coating is round. The first sizing needs some type of lubricant to use with the die

Currently I use Hi-Tek and a Lube-A-Matic and accuracy is what I’m after.

Thanks in advance for your time and effort.

[K43]

If you use Hi-Tek you don't need to use a lube.

[Half Dog]

If you use Hi-Tek you don't need to use a lube.

Yep. Thanks but I’m looking for a different type of lubricant.

[Castaway]

Lee liquid Alox.

[Barry54]

Carnauba Red

I forwarded you an email.

[wddodge]

I'll second the Carnauba Red.

Denny

[farmbif]

^^^^^^^ what Barry and WD said.
Carnauba Red is the only lube I have used for past almost 20 years now. in everything from 380 auto to 444 marlin except for a foray with liquid Alox on 38 spl 148 gr wadcutters a few years ago

[Half Dog]

Thanks Dennis, wddodge, and all for the recommendation. Is there a source/recipe to make the lube?

[ACC]

45-45-10. I live in San Antonio and the lube does not melt. I don't have a .45 but my .40, 9mm,38 Special, and 357 mag likes it. I coat mine twice.

ACC

[Barry54]

https://www.lsstuff.com/

Lar45 is the owner.

[gwpercle]

I am looking for a lube to use for my 45 ACP loads. There seems to be too much information, and arguments, for each lube imaginable and I’m a slow reader. If you were me what would you use?
I’m:
1) In Texas with plenty of summer heat, I need something that doesn’t melt and stores well if I make many rounds
2) Have a dog that sheds, nothing sticky please
3) Something sizing friendly. I usually coat, size to 451, coat and size to 452 to make sure the bullet and coating is round. The first sizing needs some type of lubricant to use with the die

Currently I use Hi-Tek and a Lube-A-Matic and accuracy is what I’m after.

Thanks in advance for your time and effort.

Are you looking to by pre-made sticks for your Lube-A-Matic Lube Sizer or a mix it yourself recipe .
Check out the web site of White Label Lube www.lsstuff.com
Ls Stuff ... they sell different lubes and supplies and may have sample packs of different lubes for you to try .
I make my own Lithi-Bee lube so do not use the White Label any longer but have used their 50/50 Lube with good results .
Gary

[Half Dog]

Thanks for the responses. I’m looking into the recommended further.

[Kai]

If you have a lubesizer like a Lyman and you have a heater Thompson Blue Angel is great lube. Fairly hard (hence the need for a heater) and dries non sticky. Great for hot climates like yours.

[Half Dog]

If you have a lubesizer like a Lyman and you have a heater Thompson Blue Angel is great lube. Fairly hard (hence the need for a heater) and dries non sticky. Great for hot climates like yours.

Ha, I would not call my climate hot but others might. This is a great thought. Thanks for the response.

[Kai]

Ha, I would not call my climate hot but others might. This is a great thought. Thanks for the response.

Well you said Texas. I have a buddy in Burkburnett and it gets over 100 regularly! What do I know, I live in Alaska. LOL

[Half Dog]

Well you said Texas. I have a buddy in Burkburnett and it gets over 100 regularly! What do I know, I live in Alaska. LOL

Ha, if we get to Alaska again I would love to meet you in person. Thanks for replying.

[218bee]

Do you need a heater for Carnuba Red??

[gwpercle]

Do you need a heater for Carnuba Red??

Yes ... the working (lube sizing temperature ) is 100 degrees F ... so heater is required to lube boolits .
its melting temperature is 162 degrees F .
Click onto their www.lsstuff.com link (White Label Lube) and click on FAQ , they have chart showing working ranges for their lubes ...
50/50 , BAC and 2500 are their three lubes that flow at room temperature and do not require a heater on your lube/sizer .
I think soft lubes work better in handguns ... but that's just me .
Gary

[Winger Ed.]

I took the red neck/Grunt route for .45ACP and .38Spec.
As slow as they go, they don't really need the high tech stuff.

When the supply of broken crayons ran out, I switched over to 'liberating' some of Mrs. Winger's
fu-fu candles. I melt them down, and add hi-temp. disc brake grease.
To test the hardness, I dip a stick in the pot, let it cool, and feel it.
When it's 'just right' I heat it up as needed and pour it into my RCBS lube/sizer when I'm done.
Then, it's ready to run for the next session.

The down side is when I shoot them, and the smell drifts around,,,,, I get strange looks.
One guy asked me if I got my ammo from some place in San Francisco.

[Half Dog]

Hahaha^^^^