I have several bullet molds for my ROA that have lubricating grooves. I have used my Lyman lube sizer to lubricate these bullets. The bullets are .454 and the sizer I use is .457 so I'm not actually doing any sizing. The issue is the type of lube, it's standard lube used for rifle bullets (alox). It's rather stiff so it doesn't melt but I'm not sure it's what should be used in black powder applications. Also because it's rather stiff, pushing the bullet down the sizer does slightly deform the soft lead. For my round balls I use a wad with bees wax and lamb tallow. Sometimes I use them for the conical bullets also.
Is it worth adding the lube to the grooves, it does offer a seal? If so is the standard alox bullet lube OK in this application or is it geared toward higher velocity applications?
Is it worth adding the lube to the grooves, it does offer a seal? If so is the standard alox bullet lube OK in this application or is it geared toward higher velocity applications?