I have Lyman Lubesizers. I use an old model 450 for black powder lube and a model 4500 for smokeless lube. If I had to do it over again, I'd buy the same thing.
@TheCoreyCaffeine Well, it would be less expensive. As long as your mold throws bullets that are within 1/1000th of an inch of the required size, you can pan lube with no problem. If your mold throws oversized slugs, you could have problems seating and chambering bullets. Most modern molds are very close to their advertised bullet diameter, so you should be OK.
Hey Mike, saw your video about your accident in the kitchen and thought I would go back @13 years and watch some of your oldest videos...not sure if it will help or even know if by doing so they would be monitized...so going to give it a go....Much continued success in your Re~hab and looking forward to you returning to full operational mode.
Are there lead bullets sold specifically for black powder? Ones that already have that lube in them? Kind of bums me out that the X-treme lead bullets I have right now wouldn't be ideal for switching over to black powder.
"@MrGr1874 Hi Mr. G. I guess I missed this when you wrote it. Google "Mannlake". It is a beekeeper's & candle makers' supply house. I order my wax from them.
Hey Mike, have you ever used a .45-70 on a white tailed deer? Highly considering a Winchester 1886 Short Rifle or a Marlin (Remlin) 1895, if I can find a good one. Just wondered if you had any thoughts on the round for that or if it would ruin to much meat.
If I use factory made bullets can I skip the resizing and just hand lube them. I am wanting to get started shooting black powder and reloading for my two High Walls and am learning a lot from your videos...thank you very much!
I've got to ask: is it safe to use commercial .45-70 rounds (i.e. Remington or Hornady) in the trapdoor Springfields? I just got one at a gun show that's a closet find (1884 model, New Jersey State Militia stamps on it), have no idea what I've gotten myself into, and the internet seems split 50-50 on the issue, so I figure it's easier to ask someone who's actually done all of the black powder rounds for the answer on this one.
Thank you...great information...just got an 1873 trapdoor carbine.
Mike, Thank you for sharing your knowledge on loading blackpowder cartridges.
I have Lyman Lubesizers. I use an old model 450 for black powder lube and a model 4500 for smokeless lube. If I had to do it over again, I'd buy the same thing.
@TheCoreyCaffeine Well, it would be less expensive. As long as your mold throws bullets that are within 1/1000th of an inch of the required size, you can pan lube with no problem. If your mold throws oversized slugs, you could have problems seating and chambering bullets. Most modern molds are very close to their advertised bullet diameter, so you should be OK.
duelist1954 could i use crisco like i do with cap and ball revolvers
@xle5363 Mutton Tallow. Dixie Gun Works has some in stock now.
Hey Mike, saw your video about your accident in the kitchen and thought I would go back @13 years and watch some of your oldest videos...not sure if it will help or even know if by doing so they would be monitized...so going to give it a go....Much continued success in your Re~hab and looking forward to you returning to full operational mode.
It is right here on the channel...as is part 3
@MrGr1874 generally no. not for black powder as black powder lube needs to be non petroleum based. smokeless lube recipes sometimes use paraffin wax.
Mike if you were going to purchase Lubers for B.P and smokeless, what brand would get? Thank you for all the information and entertainment.
Glad i found this video.
Are there lead bullets sold specifically for black powder? Ones that already have that lube in them? Kind of bums me out that the X-treme lead bullets I have right now wouldn't be ideal for switching over to black powder.
what was the other stuff you mixed with the bees wax for the bullet lube i'm not hearing it clearly on your vid
"@MrGr1874 Hi Mr. G. I guess I missed this when you wrote it. Google "Mannlake". It is a beekeeper's & candle makers' supply house. I order my wax from them.
Have you ever considered the science behind grease groove bullets and black powder?
Hey Mike, have you ever used a .45-70 on a white tailed deer? Highly considering a Winchester 1886 Short Rifle or a Marlin (Remlin) 1895, if I can find a good one. Just wondered if you had any thoughts on the round for that or if it would ruin to much meat.
What size did you use for the Lyman top punch/die?
If I use factory made bullets can I skip the resizing and just hand lube them. I am wanting to get started shooting black powder and reloading for my two High Walls and am learning a lot from your videos...thank you very much!
I made up some lube using 2 parts lambs tallow to 1 part beeswax. would this work for lubing 45-70?
Ryan Taylor Absolutely
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Where did you get the boards that you have the luber sizer bolted to or did you make them.
I got it from Lee Precision, but I think they only have metal plates now.
Mike, where is part 2?
I've got to ask: is it safe to use commercial .45-70 rounds (i.e. Remington or Hornady) in the trapdoor Springfields?
I just got one at a gun show that's a closet find (1884 model, New Jersey State Militia stamps on it), have no idea what I've gotten myself into, and the internet seems split 50-50 on the issue, so I figure it's easier to ask someone who's actually done all of the black powder rounds for the answer on this one.
Serg, you absolutely can NOT use modern smokeless ammo in a trapdoor Springfield. Blackpowder only.
I see the bullets you are using are beveled base. I have never seen anyone use those for BPCs. How accurate did they shoot?
They shoot fine in modern made .45-70s. I wouldn't use them in an original Trapdoor because the bore size is actually .460 to .462 inches
If instead of black powder you are shooting a reduced load of smokeless powder do you still need to change the lube?
I have used the tallow/wax lube with low velocity smokeless ammo, but I prefer to use a smokeless lube for them.
Thanks!
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I am new to BP
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