Up Date - - Ben's Liquid Lube

Ben

Ben

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For those of you that keep your BLL in a ketchup bottle ( my favorite container for BLL )
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Let me caution all of you on something.
Some have complained about BLL getting thick on them after they have mixed it.

The little " snap shut lid " that comes on these ketchup bottles may work well with ketchup, but that lid is worthless with BLL.

Throw that useless thing away and find a sheet metal screw that fits the inside dia. of the neck of the bottle well. Wind it in with your fingers until it is " snug ". I've had a bottle of BLL sitting on my bench for over 2 years that uses this system. The viscosity of the lube has changed very little ( if at all ).

The secret is keeping the solvent carrier that is in BLL in the bottle and not to allow it to evaporate and escape. I also like to wrap a couple of wraps of Teflon tape around the threads on the top of the bottle that the lid screws down onto. This keeps everything air tight also.

I also keep my bottle filled to about 85 - 90 % fill level. ( Less air in the bottle )

Ben



 
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Brad

Brad

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Now he tells us......

Great ideas Ben. It is hard to imagine the little bit of evaporation that occurs could make a difference but over time it sure can.

Sometimes it is the little things that can make a huge difference.

Thanks Ben
 
Ben

Ben

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Brad,

What is it they say........." Better late than never " ? ?

One of the things that 99% of the users of BLL really seem to like is the rapid rate of drying.

People don't realize the the BLL in your bottle is VERY ANXIOUS to do the same thing if you've given the solvent carrier a means to escape the bottle.

Ben
 
waco

waco

Springfield, Oregon
image.jpeg I found this handy little bottle at the grocery store for less than $2
It has a snap top like a water bottle. Works like a champ!
 
Ben

Ben

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Yes, if it is air tight ( and that one certainly looks to be ), you'll be a happy camper.

Ben
 
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freebullet

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I've simply added oms to tl if it got dry. I'd image most mild solvents would do a fine job. Sealing the bottle- priceless.
 
Ranch Dog

Ranch Dog

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I wanted to stop dipping my bullets as I am starting to experience some arthritis pain in my fingers when I do such detailed, repetitive tasks with my hands. Ben's formula came along at just the right time!

Dipping with BLL might require multiple dips as it is thinner than Alox. Kind of depends on whether the bullets have the Micro Bands or standard lube grooves.

Just got to bottles to go from solid to liquid using additional mineral spirits and a heating pad. I also placed a couple of large 45 Colt bullets in the bottles to help cut into the solid while shaking.

While doing all this I started to think about using the straight Johnson's on my 25 & 32 Auto bullets. I use to use Rooster Jacket without issues when it was available. The Johnson's kind of looks the same as it dries, thing I might try it on these low pressure bullets!
 
JWFilips

JWFilips

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What I do is mix up a batch and then squeeze it into smaller 2 to 3 ounce squeeze bottles. (I think they were from my wife saline contact lens solutions...Being a pack rat…I cleaned & dried them out years ago and horded them away)
They are exactly like the type bottles the Lee Alox comes in; only half size.This way there is not much air in the majority of them except the one I'm using at that time.
Funny; but since BLL goes along way, I think I just finished my first mini bottle of the year!
 
williamwaco

williamwaco

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I am surprised to hear about the "Cook offs". What do you think caused it? Sounds like you allowed plenty of cooling time?
 
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Dale53

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Ben;
I just had a call from my brother. I loaded up some 9mm,s with Lee's 124 gr. Cast bullet with conventional lube grooves, for him to try in both of his 9mm handguns (Kimber Solo and full size Ruger). He ran them through both autos without issue . They shot well and there was minimal residue (no leading, just liked we would hope).

This particular Lee mold is used "as cast" for the 9mm.

FWIW,
Dale53
 
Brad

Brad

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Tried some bullets n the 624 today. These are air cooled range scrap, BHn 12 or so. I coated in BLL, ran thru my Star loaded with SL69, then recoated in BLL
The gun tends to lead right at the start of the rifl game with this bullet and alloy. I wanted to see if a coat of BLL would help stop this leading.
Leading still occurred. Dang.
Interesting thing I saw was the presence of lube boogers on my 25 yard target. SL68 never did that before. Makes me think a coat of BLL really is pretty strong. It sealed some of the traditional lube in the grooves down range.

Next up will be some heat treated bullets and some from a harder air cooled alloy. That should help, I really don't think this is a lube issue.

BLL has better film strength than I thought. I was impressed.
 
Ben

Ben

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I simply love BLL ( what else would you expect me to say, UUUhhhhh ? ? )
Glad that you are impressed also Brad.

Ben
 
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RKJ

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Ben, I just got around recently to trying your BLL, I really like the ease to make it and the use. I tried it today in a BHP and 2 .357's using the Lee 105SWC behind 4.5 grains of HP38 in 38 spl brass. Both of these loads are fairly close to the max and I figured they would give it a good test. There was no other lube other than BLL. I followed you instructions (making and using it). I'm a happy camper and a true believer. Both the .38 & 9mm (120 TC) were used as cast and there was no leading at all in any of my pistols and not very much residue. Thank you!
 
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