BUFFALO BULLETS BALLETES

[tom berwinkle]

Yesterday I ran across a full box of Buffalo bullets for .44 Cap and ball, Box was unopened but I discovered the lube on the bullets had hardened so they arrant useable as is. Any suggestions on how to remove it so I can relube them? It seems to be a waxy type of coating. I have't used them in years but remember they shot well. Thanks......Tom

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

In small batches, I have placed hard-lubed bullets on a paper towel, then heated them from above with a heat lamp. The lube melts off and the paper towels soak it up. Then re-lube. The Buffalo Ball-etts may require tumble lubing due to their surface. (larger batches might work in a warm oven over paper towels.)

Just my suggestion...

ADK Bigfoot

 

[fleener]

I would simply shoot them as is, that is what I do with mine.

OR, if you must, put them in the oven at the lowest setting, and I bet that the lube will melt off. Take it to 200 and for sure it will melt off.

Fleener

 

[Sparkitoff]

Drop them in boiling water. Do not let the bullets lay on the bottom of the pot, have a raised base in there that is vented or non-metal. Let them air-dry overnight. Apply lube of choice.

 

[Bad Karma]

Drop them in boiling water. Do not let the bullets lay on the bottom of the pot, have a raised base in there that is vented or non-metal. Let them air-dry overnight. Apply lube of choice.

Don’t use wifes good pots... just saying...

 

[Rat]

Don't let wife find out...just saying.

 

[Bad Karma]

In her kitchen? You’re kidding yourself if you think you can “return things the way they were” She notices... can read sign like the best bushman tracker.

 

[Desperate Lee]

Amen brother.

 

[Rat]

Be afraid...be very afraid.

 

[Bad Karma]

Be afraid...be very afraid.

Not so scared but in the immortal words of Harry Callahan, “A man’s got to know his limitations...”

 

[longcruise]

Kinda depends on what the lube is made of, but I have had good success soaking them in mineral spirits. If that doesn't work put them in the tableware basket and run the dishwasher with DW soap.

 

[Blogman]

Don’t use wifes good pots... just saying...

Don't let wife find out...just saying.

Amen brother.

Ditto!