Keith Williams
11-07-2023, 04:13 PM
The lube mixing dilemma, with so many recipes...how do you choose? I believe the answer revolves around the individual's ultimate goal(s). Correct me if I am wrong...and please feel free to add upon the list if I did miss something.
These are in order of my preference for determining lube recipes.
1st. What are you trying to achieve?
Read, research, and ask questions.
#1 goal to eliminate premature ignition or cook-offs.
Something that does not leave smoldering residue within the barrel.
Something which doesn't create misfires.
A product that is reliable and trustworthy for the individual's peace of mind.
Improved lube sticking onto bullets.
To lube and protect the barrel.
Eliminate fouling.
Eliminate bullet tumble.
To improve accuracy.
Help seal as well as expand the bullet.
To reduce friction between bullets and rifling.
Something which makes ramming smoother and easier.
To help generate spin and muzzle velocity.
Keep it moist and sticky over a longer period-of-time.
Keep it from hardening on cold days.
Keep it from melting on hot days.
Something that does not harden within the barrel.
To make it easier to clean.
Make sizing easier...not gumming up equipment.
To make bullet handling cleaner with a less sticky residue.
Maintain an inexpensive cost.
The use of household ingredients or to incorporate old supplies.
Access and availability of products.
Listen to debates over the use of historical or modern ingredients, technology driven products, or follow today's marketing schemes.
The rival between old and new school lubes.
To make a patched ball easier to slide down barrel.
A fun hobby to create and test different recipes.
And for some, help improve smoke trails down range (tracer rounds).
The wrong lube mixture will dry out, flake off, harden up, cause fouling, misfires, and cook offs, super lead the barrel, administer extra pressure upon bullet seating, aggravate patch and ball shooters, and make you search for better alternatives.
Furthermore, review thread Can lube go bad? (https://www.n-ssa.net/vbforum/showthread.php/7012-Can-lube-go-bad) by ian45662 from 4/23/2013. The John Holland entry is very informational on home recipes.
ADDITION 12/2023: Article from Skirmish Kinks January, 2012 Skirmish Line by Mr. Grumpy. 14276
I hope this helps and answers some questions about recipes. Furthermore, I mix by melted and liquid volume ratios.
Lastly, it is amusing, educational, and surprising the creativity individuals have demonstrated to produce a better product for Black Powder shooting...It's Great!
Take care,
Keith A. Williams
15th. Reg VA Vol Cav
These are in order of my preference for determining lube recipes.
1st. What are you trying to achieve?
Read, research, and ask questions.
#1 goal to eliminate premature ignition or cook-offs.
Something that does not leave smoldering residue within the barrel.
Something which doesn't create misfires.
A product that is reliable and trustworthy for the individual's peace of mind.
Improved lube sticking onto bullets.
To lube and protect the barrel.
Eliminate fouling.
Eliminate bullet tumble.
To improve accuracy.
Help seal as well as expand the bullet.
To reduce friction between bullets and rifling.
Something which makes ramming smoother and easier.
To help generate spin and muzzle velocity.
Keep it moist and sticky over a longer period-of-time.
Keep it from hardening on cold days.
Keep it from melting on hot days.
Something that does not harden within the barrel.
To make it easier to clean.
Make sizing easier...not gumming up equipment.
To make bullet handling cleaner with a less sticky residue.
Maintain an inexpensive cost.
The use of household ingredients or to incorporate old supplies.
Access and availability of products.
Listen to debates over the use of historical or modern ingredients, technology driven products, or follow today's marketing schemes.
The rival between old and new school lubes.
To make a patched ball easier to slide down barrel.
A fun hobby to create and test different recipes.
And for some, help improve smoke trails down range (tracer rounds).
The wrong lube mixture will dry out, flake off, harden up, cause fouling, misfires, and cook offs, super lead the barrel, administer extra pressure upon bullet seating, aggravate patch and ball shooters, and make you search for better alternatives.
Furthermore, review thread Can lube go bad? (https://www.n-ssa.net/vbforum/showthread.php/7012-Can-lube-go-bad) by ian45662 from 4/23/2013. The John Holland entry is very informational on home recipes.
ADDITION 12/2023: Article from Skirmish Kinks January, 2012 Skirmish Line by Mr. Grumpy. 14276
I hope this helps and answers some questions about recipes. Furthermore, I mix by melted and liquid volume ratios.
Lastly, it is amusing, educational, and surprising the creativity individuals have demonstrated to produce a better product for Black Powder shooting...It's Great!
Take care,
Keith A. Williams
15th. Reg VA Vol Cav