What do you guys lube your C&B revolvers with?

[Surrywoodman]

All,
I just got a Pietta 1851 Navy in 44 cal. brass frame that I gave $80 for. It seems to be close to pristine and the guy only shot it a few times until he had a chain fire which freaked him out. I used to have a Navy and Army many moons ago but sold them. Back in the day I used crisco but after a couple of shots it became a mess. Does anyone have an over ball lube that does not disintegrate too badly? I have read where folks used crisco/bees wax...looking for what you use that gives success. I am not really interested in wads but I am willing to consider, never have used them.

 

[Phil Coffins]

I use wads, when I used grease over the ball after the first shot most of the grease was blown off the other chambers.

 

[French Colonial]

I use wads, when I used grease over the ball after the first shot most of the grease was blown off the other chambers.

And made a mess all over the gun!

 

[wiscoaster]

Wads are great for the convenience factor.

 

[Gtrubicon]

I don’t lube r my revolvers. I use 454 balls.

 

[Jappo]

I don’t lube r my revolvers. I use 454 balls.

I don't either. I also use the 454. I do lube my my Walker arbor/cylinder before shooting. 50gr or more are notorious for gumming up rotation.

 

[Salty]

I do use wads lubed with water to Ballistol 7:1 then dried in the sun. I also use 454 balls in my Pietta 1858 Rem. Only 15 gr of Schuetzen 3f. Reasonably accurate at 15 yds.