which is better thumble lube or 2 grove? I dont know.
I will be ordering molds this week ,just starting for 44 mag 240gr, 357 mag 158gr and 45 acp 230gr.I will be willing to do what I must,hope no resizing but if I must ok.
which is better thumble lube or 2 grove? I dont know.
I will be ordering molds this week ,just starting for 44 mag 240gr, 357 mag 158gr and 45 acp 230gr.I will be willing to do what I must,hope no resizing but if I must ok.
I've had luck both ways in the lower pressure loadings i.e. 45 auto, 38 special etc. and with that I prefer the traditional way of lubing with a sizer/lubricator. I have also taken regular lube groove design bullets and used alox tumble lube on them and haven't had problems there either. Some people hate TL bullets other like them........many of us have done both and it will come down to what a person wants to do and how much money one wants to invest into it. Lubing with a lubricator takes an extra expense over the lee alox tumble lubing method. Lee tumble lube and die about $20 with shipping and a RCBS or Lyman lubricator will cost new over $100.
Last edited by RobS; 01-21-2010 at 10:47 AM. Reason: spelling
thank you
I am thinking about making my own lube.I get free bees wax[a trade for honey beer]and willing to do the work.I want to do it all myself at home.The costs are rising to fast
single lube groove, pan lube, and lee push through if necessary.
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