Crisco as patch lube?

[mckutzy]

I've used Crisco for years as a REAL bullet lube with zero problems.
I also use it on my C&B pistols to seal the cylinders...it CAN get a bit messy on a hot August day. I carry a good supply of rags.

I just got a lee REAL mold, and the pamphlet with it stated, try using Crisco for lube.
When using it, should I use it as I need it or can it be left for a wile on a bunch of boolits?

 

[rafterob]

Get some 1/2" ID (if it is .50 cal)flexible tubing and insert your pre-lubed bullets into that. Push them out as needed with your short starter. No mess-no fuss.

 

[CaptainKirk]

What I've gone to doing is filling a bean dip can with Crisco and storing it in the freezer. It will keep indefinitely....(as in years). When I head out for the range, even on a hot August day, the Crisco is still hard and solid when I get to the range and remains that way most of the day. Room temp Crisco gets rather messy by day's end. When I return home, I refill the bean dip can and back in the freezer it goes. The main can of Crisco stays in the fridge for cooking, etc...this way, you're not getting cross-mixes. (Pyrodex doesn't mix well with fried chicken!) The wife appreciates my diligence as well...

 

[Jayhem]

Crisco is pretty much useless for any purpose but patch lube! The stuff is the equivalent of ingesting petroleum bearing grease for your digestive system!

 

[JMinnerath]

Crisco is pretty much useless for any purpose but patch lube! The stuff is the equivalent of ingesting petroleum bearing grease for your digestive system!

Eh? :rotf: the stuff is pure vegetable fat, no hydrocarbons in the mix.

 

[R.M.]

Crisco is pretty much useless for any purpose but patch lube! The stuff is the equivalent of ingesting petroleum bearing grease for your digestive system!

I don't know about that. My ma made some pretty fine pastries using crisco.