Crisco?

[rancher]

Has anyone ever heard or experimented with using crisco as a patch lube?

 

[Blizzard of '93]

Yep, it did well. just one of the lubes I used before I tryed something I used in my work all the time - Go-Jo white hand cleaner. works for me.
also good when camping trekking as a cleaner/wipe down.

 

[Claude Mathis]

Using the Forum's search feature turned up several pages with reference to "crisco".

Here's one:[url] http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/201512[/url]

 

[boar]

In TC handbook they used it. I have to. I use deer tallow at present. Dilly

 

[Walks with fire]

Yep, I use it most of the time. My gun likes it and I like it. I also use Lehigh cleaner and patch lube and it works well also.

 

[spottedpony]

i use a crisco/beeswax/olive oil combination & have had good luck with it

 

[Juggernaut]

Bacon grease worked well for me as well as any other natural fat.

Juggernaut

 

[TANSTAAFL]

Crisco has been around as a lube for conicals and patched balls since the Mayflower landed.

It is as good as some, and better than most..

 

[Slamfire]

I prefer the buttery flavored Crisco, for my aigs. :winking:

 

[redwing]

As a matter of fact it came over as a patch lube on the HMS Crisco. It was later found that it could replace bacon grease for fried foods, and make a completely tastless fried chicken.
Yes, everyone who has ever owned a muzzleloader has pushed this stuff down the barrel. It will work.

 

[TANSTAAFL]

It was later found that it could replace bacon grease for fried foods, and make a completely tastless fried chicken.

:grin: I does do that don't it.

I remain a pig lard and cow butter type when it comes to preparing food, don't care much for the substitutes. And I still love my bowl of cornbread and buttermilk. :winking:

 

[hbarrett]

I use it all the time.Works good.

 

[smokeblower]

I use it to cap off my pistol loads,to prevent chain firing. works well in cold -cool weather, soppy and nasty in the extreme southern heat.

 

[Isiah1103]

Rancher, What is your mix for crisco, wax and oil. I've used crisco and wax and have difficulty getting a good softness. I suspect oil helps that?

 

[agill]

I agree with hbama. It's what I use all the time as well. It is simple to obtain and use.

 

[spottedpony]

What is your mix for crisco, wax and oil. I've used crisco and wax and have difficulty getting a good softness. I suspect oil helps that?

I use a 1 lb can of crisco, & 1 oz of beeswax, then add 2 or 3 Tablespoons of olive oil, heated and melted/mixed together.
Olive oil may not be necessary, though i think it makes the mixture a little smoother, if that makes sense.
The beeswax helps keep the crisco firm in hot weather so its not real messy & it stays soft enough its not super hard in cold weather. (though i prelube & cut my patch material)
ive found this is about the right mix for patches but if lubing maxiballs or similar, more beeswax can be added to firm up the concoction even more.

start with a small amount of beeswax, and remelt your mix if you think its too soft, easier to add it than take it out if you get too much, but for me the above mix seems about right in consistancy.

Be sure to do all this in a double boiler arrangement too, & let it air cool. forcing it to cool faster in the fridge seems to cause a little seperation.

 

[Wes/Tex]

Been using Crisco since the 60's, off and on. Only problem is it will smell rancid after a couple days in the hot Texas sun. On the other hand, you can pour in a bit of flour and shoot biscuits! :rotf:

 

[Bill Hall]

Wes, add a little yeast or you'll get hardtack.

 

[cptleo1]

Round here they call BP guns

"CRISCO SPITTERS"

 

[Wes/Tex]

Wes, add a little yeast or you'll get hardtack.

Ooh, I like that! It's like adding flour to an yeast infection to make cookies!! :rotf: :rotf: