appalichian hunter
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Only referring to what I have been told.
back in the early days of black powder shooting, I think that we all used just plain old CRISCO , straight up, and by GOD, it worked and still does today. if it ain't broke don't try and fix it! stop trying to REINVENT THE WHEEL!!
I used Crisco back in the dark ages (my hair was dark). It was too soft and runny in Missouri summers and too stiff in the winter. While it does work if you can put up with the mess, the mixes using bee's wax make for a better lube.back in the early days of black powder shooting, I think that we all used just plain old CRISCO , straight up, and by GOD, it worked and still does today. if it ain't broke don't try and fix it! stop trying to REINVENT THE WHEEL!!
How about plain mineral oil for patch lube. Do you think that it would be to thin?a lube for bullets is a different story. On a patch, wax isnt needed.
Apparently. There are three pages on that subject in Search under "toilet rings."Have any of you ever messed around with those toilet wax rings as a base for your lube?
If it catches fire, just cover it with a pan lid and smother it out. I have melted beeswax on the stove for years in a canned chicken can with no problems.The biggest thing to remember is that both oil and wax are flammable, you do not want either to reach its smoke point when heating or you could have one hell of a fire on your hands.
I melt my lube outside for safety and mess control just in case. Don't use one of your good cooking pans.
Never tried that with Crisco, however I do use beeswax for candles. I love the scent - the wife - well - not so much....speaking of fire, if you put crisco in a can, jar or cup and add a wick it makes a great candle that will last for days
Never tried that with Crisco, however I do use beeswax for candles. I love the scent - the wife - well - not so much....
I'm going to show that to my wife. See honey - it IS a great smelling candle!!!!Beeswax makes the best candles. Crisco, lard, even paraffin all stink, fine for outdoor use but not indoors. For that only beeswax.
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