I've been going through my lube recipes list and have decided upon the next 4 to be tried. Using recipe [09] as the datum, I'll be mixing up and then trying the following three recipes:
14 Tallow:Beeswax:Paraffin 2:1:2 by weight - "Gatofeo No.1" lube.
16 Tallow:Beeswax:Olive Oil 1:1:1 - "NZ Pistol lube".
18 Beeswax:Lanolin:Neatsfoot Oil 2:1:3 - TBA.
Lube [14] has appeared, and been recommended, in so many BP forums, I though it was worth a try.
Lube [16] is a version of [15] but softer (less beeswax) and with the addition of the olive oil to make it thinner (less stiff) so easier to wet the patches and load in to the pistol. Might add more olive oil if it appears to be too stiff.
Lube [18] is a version of [07] but with increased neatsfoot oil to make it thinner. Might add more neatsfoot oil if it appears to be too stiff.
I've already modified some of these as they have set far too hard to be used for lube patches. The addition of olive oil or neatsfoot oil has improved things.
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