Outpost75
Active Member
CCI uses 160-degree melting point paraffin [the black looking "jelly jar wax"] on their Blazer, Standard Velocity and Green Tag. But the Blazer which is loaded by Federal-ATK in Anoka, MN uses a water emulsion of Japan or synthetric microcrystalline wax.
The important difference is that when applied the hot paraffin covers the entire bullet up to the case mouth, which also waterproofs the rounds so that they will stand a full wash, spin and rinse cycle in Momma's washing machine.
No such luck with the water emulsions commonly used on plated bullets, as the lube is applied before the bullets are loaded into charged cases and crimped. Furthermore, the knurl on the crimping machine cuts through the lubricant film, exposing raw lead, which then later oxidizes, which explains why plated bullets frequently develop white oxide with age, which precludes easy chambering.
Best way to salvage old .22 LR Match ammo which has oxidized, is to make a coarse wiping rag of washed, fabric softened, and spun dried BURLAP from a grain sack. Moisten this with pure mineral oil USP from the pharmacy. Use the lightly moistened coarse rag to wipe accumulated oxide off and then check diameter 100% by inserting each round into a 5.7mm diameter drill gage then wipe off any excess oil with a baby diaper and rebox.
The residual oil only is adequate for match pistol use. For rifle use in long barrels, relube the bullets with 50-50 olive oil-beeswax, Ben's or 45-45-10.
The important difference is that when applied the hot paraffin covers the entire bullet up to the case mouth, which also waterproofs the rounds so that they will stand a full wash, spin and rinse cycle in Momma's washing machine.
No such luck with the water emulsions commonly used on plated bullets, as the lube is applied before the bullets are loaded into charged cases and crimped. Furthermore, the knurl on the crimping machine cuts through the lubricant film, exposing raw lead, which then later oxidizes, which explains why plated bullets frequently develop white oxide with age, which precludes easy chambering.
Best way to salvage old .22 LR Match ammo which has oxidized, is to make a coarse wiping rag of washed, fabric softened, and spun dried BURLAP from a grain sack. Moisten this with pure mineral oil USP from the pharmacy. Use the lightly moistened coarse rag to wipe accumulated oxide off and then check diameter 100% by inserting each round into a 5.7mm diameter drill gage then wipe off any excess oil with a baby diaper and rebox.
The residual oil only is adequate for match pistol use. For rifle use in long barrels, relube the bullets with 50-50 olive oil-beeswax, Ben's or 45-45-10.
