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Old 06-03-2011 | 12:23 PM
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I went to an estate sale today and scored a good 8 + lbs of Bees wax for $2 !!

I figure i can lube up my minie balls with it and have a much sturdier lube than bore butter. Probably fill the base of the minies as well just to get some better seal.
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Old 06-03-2011 | 12:34 PM
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Are you mixing it with Crisco or just using it straight? I have a neighbor with bees and got some from him recently also.
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Old 06-03-2011 | 02:24 PM
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Why spend two whole bucks when you can get it from the hive for free?
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Old 06-03-2011 | 05:34 PM
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pardon the pun but 'Sweet Deal'
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Old 06-03-2011 | 10:40 PM
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no bee hives around here, just wasps!

I did make some lube today and melted it with a bit of olive oil. The mixture came out like something you'd like on the hornady great plains bullets.

A small piece makes a chit load of lube!
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