Need Help On Storing Lubed Conicals

[morehops52]

I cast up several 100 Maxis in 50 and 54. I've been saving my empty yellow T/C Maxi cases for years but have come up way short of what I need. I placed a want ad here but am not surprised that I've gotten no response. Right now I have them in zip lock bags separated by weight. I want to lube them all and store them more securely in cases that will keep each maxi separate much like the orig T/C cases/boxes. I've searched various ML and modern sights incl reloading and haven't found what I'm looking for. Maybe I'm not using the correct search terms or maybe I need to make my own out of something. I'm sure I'm not the first to need something like this so what have younz found or used?

 

[user 48679]

Lube can dry out over time, so any projectiles I'm not going to use fairly soon get stored un-lubed until needed.

 

[GrandLakeHunter]

Yes Pietro, I've had lubed REAL's go from soft lubed to dry crumbling lubed over extended storage times with some lubes.

 

[Phil Coffins]

Don’t lube them before storage, not only can the lube dry but the lead can react to the lube. I’ve experienced this myself.

 

[Uncle Miltie]

Lube can dry out over time, so any projectiles I'm not going to use fairly soon get stored un-lubed until needed.

Excellent advice.

 

[user 48679]

Excellent advice.

Thank you - At least I learned something after 60 years of shooting BP guns.

 

[morehops52]

I have seen lube in various level of drying out. Old Hornady Great Plains (?) bullets looked like they were covered in mortar. T/C's Maxi's anywhere from perfect to flaky to crumbling. I had hoped that my beeswax, veg oil and lanolin would hold up better and so far it has but not long enough to know long term. But I came here asking for advice and you gents seem unanimous in your opinion/knowledge so I will heed it. Lube as I go. Thanks gents.

 

[LongWalker]

I used to carry lubed bullets (for a bench gun I had at the time) in plastic boxes intended to carry pistol cartridges. The .38 cal bullets fit nicely in boxes made for the .357 mag. As long as you don't drop them (DAMHIKT), the boxes work well. Fifty cal maxis should fit in a box made for the .500 S&W, not sure about the .54s.