How do I clean my Balls?

[FfREEROBERT12]

I have for years stored my32., 36., and 44 cal BPBs in leather pouches, and yesterday I poured one out of each bag and they are white with oxidation. Can I use as is, clean or throw them out?

 

[Bighorserider]

You can use as is or shoot them with WD40.

 

[mushka]

Just shoot them.

 

[FfREEROBERT12]

Ok, thanks

 

[Woody Morgan]

Another one concerned about his balls.

wm

 

[MooseHunter92]

Gotta keep your balls clean. Or it will cause an awful itch . Sorry I had to. Immature humerus statement. All you social pc people sorry to offend you

 

[MooseHunter92]

Corrosion x. Comes in a red and white can. Anti corrosion and lubricant. Works wonders

 

[necchi]

have for years stored my32., 36., and 44 cal BPBs in leather pouches, and yesterday I poured one out of each bag

Gee, funny topic head line,, original, we've never read one like that before,, .
Wash your balls, pour'm all out in a pan, squirt a little soap in and slosh'm around a bit,, rinse and dry.
Your ball's will be good,
But your leather sack's,, maybe not so much,,
The lead oxidation will have coated and/or be present inside those leather bags.
Without treatment the oxides in the pouches will simply re-contaminate anything place in them.
You need to consider a serious method of cleaning the leather pouches or simply dispose of and replace them.

The good news is lead oxides are relatively easy to clean or remove in the aspect of human/health contamination,, it's the care for the leather that may complicate your situation.
Good luck new guy,, Welcome to the forum,

 

[Whughett]

Read somewhere of a fellow tumble lubing round balls with Lees liquid Alox. I use it on cast bullets before and after sizing. No oxidation and a black powder friendly lube.

Tumble lube is just placing the bullets in a suitable plastic container with a lid. A few drops of liquid Alox and a few flips of the container and they come out lightly coated. No more oxidation even with prolonged storage.

 

[Clavina]

They will have hardened, recast them.

 

[FfREEROBERT12]

Corrosion x. Comes in a red and white can. Anti corrosion and lubricant. Works wonders

Thanks for the tip, I went on Amazon for customer questions and answers, I purchased the trigger spray(for rust prevention). Here is the link to all Q/As Amazon.com: Customer Questions & Answers

 

[FfREEROBERT12]

Read somewhere of a fellow tumble lubing round balls with Lees liquid Alox. I use it on cast bullets before and after sizing. No oxidation and a black powder friendly lube.

Tumble lube is just placing the bullets in a suitable plastic container with a lid. A few drops of liquid Alox and a few flips of the container and they come out lightly coated. No more oxidation even with prolonged storage.

From Manufacturer:
Product Description
Lee Liquid Alox Bullet Lube coats the entire bullet in a very thin film of lubricant. This thin film dries to a soft, varnish-like finish that really adheres to the bullet. Additionally, the dried coating will not affect powder. Easy to apply and eliminates the need for sizing of most cast bullets. While it works well with all cast bullets, it works best with the micro band bullets, which are designed for tumble lubing. Features: - 1 Bottle will Coat 1,000 Bullets. Specifications: - Material: Alox - Melting Point: Unknown, Already Liquid - Container: Plastic Bottle - Size: 4 oz Liquid Bottle. Notes: Liquid Alox does not need to be heated to be applied

 

[FfREEROBERT12]

They will have hardened, recast them.

What harm in the hardening?

 

[Grenadier1758]

With respect to the hardening over time, no harm really. Might be the tiniest bit more difficulty in loading.

 

[Whughett]

From Manufactor:
Product Description
Lee Liquid Alox Bullet Lube coats the entire bullet in a very thin film of lubricant. This thin film dries to a soft, varnish-like finish that really adheres to the bullet. Additionally, the dried coating will not affect powder. Easy to apply and eliminates the need for sizing of most cast bullets. While it works well with all cast bullets, it works best with the micro band bullets, which are designed for tumble lubing. Features: - 1 Bottle will Coat 1,000 Bullets. Specifications: - Material: Alox - Melting Point: Unknown, Already Liquid - Container: Plastic Bottle - Size: 4 oz Liquid Bottle. Notes: Liquid Alox does not need to be heated to be applied

I’ve cast both center fire hand gun, ( for smokeless) and several conical bullets and roundballs for black powder for many years. About 12 years ago I switched to the liquid Alox and lees sizing dies. No different in accuracy at my level of shooting and much much faster and easier.
A user listed rhetorically one day about tumble lubing round balls. I don’t as I don’t usually store them long enough to have oxidation developed. The few times I’ve noticed I just load and shoot. Observe standard hygiene when handling lead.

I do lube tumble those bullets used in black powder 45C cartridges.

 

[bubba.50]

I was gonna suggest a good coarse terrycloth washrag, a bar of Lifebuoy soap with pumice and warm water. Shows what I know.

 

[user 48679]

How do I clean my balls ?

 

[FfREEROBERT12]

With respect to the hardening over time, no harm really. Might be the tiniest bit more difficulty in loading.

Thanks, I'll use new balls in my new 44 when it gets here, want to see that sliver of lead come off.

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Gently!

 

[deerstalkert]

if those balls are pure lead they will not have hardened. time hardening is caused by the precipitation of alloy's .