question about bullet lube

[280ai]

I shoot Norma tac22 it is kinda oily I have shot SK standard its kinda the same. I can't afford to shoot the high end ammo but would like to know is the Lapua and others simularly as oily? Thanks up front

 

[TRSR8]

Yes

 

[MUP]

Definitely.

 

[BowChamp]

Not much else I can say. LOL!!!

 

[dutch14]

I'm told that copper plated requires less lube. There are grease based lubes and there are wax based lubes. I believe that cci uses wax based lube. I shoot cci sv and don't have anything to complain about.

 

[grauhanen]

In his book Ammunition Making, which has a good deal of information on .22LR ammo, author George Frost, an engineer who spent decades in the industry, says all .22LR ammo has lubrication. This helps prevent leading in the bore.

Frost explains that copper wash ammo has a dry, non-sticky lubricant as users prefer ammo that doesn't pick up debris or gum up the fingers. This ammo is usually for hunting and plinking. The lubricant is typically a wax in a solvent solution. Once applied the solvent evaporates, leaving the lubricant on the bullet.

Frost writes "Match ammunition seems to achieve maximum accuracy with a greasier lubricant." The process of lubricating the bullet in the cartridge includes ensuring there isn't an excess of lubricant. He adds that lubricant must be kept clean and fresh and that older lubricant may be used in lesser grades. (Perhaps on application some CX lube isn't as fresh as M+ or X-Act?)

 

[Hi-NV Shooter]

I shoot Norma tac22 it is kinda oily I have shot SK standard its kinda the same. I can't afford to shoot the high end ammo but would like to know is the Lapua and others simularly as oily? Thanks up front

Lapua uses the same for all of their products, SK also uses the same lube. Bi-Athlon may have less lube but my understanding it is the same.

Lee

 

[Hi-NV Shooter]

Degradation of lube is only the result of poor ammo storage. one of my best lots was made in 2019 another is from 2016.

Lapua uses the same for all of their products, SK also uses the same lube. Bi-Athlon may have less lube but my understanding it is the same.

Lee

 

[Fuj]

Some may have seen this in the ancient past. My Uncle shot indoor basement
club leagues back in the 50's and 60's. They were mostly full bull barreled with
set triggers, Ammo was .22 shorts. And yes, having a beer during competition
was never frowned on. What was done back then was to have a tin of lard handy..
The shorts were dipped in it, then chambered.

 

[TRSR8]

Degradation of lube is only the result of poor ammo storage. one of my best lots was made in 2019 another is from 2016.

Absolutely. Still have some of the great ELEY from 2012, zero oxidation, drying, shoots as good now as rhen.

 

[Ranger188]

So where is the proper place or what humidity ( conditions )
are proper for rimfire storage?
I have some old RWS 50, 100 that is oxidizing (the lube is turning milky white and thicker)
Unlike centerfire and components, usually like 45-55% humidity.

 

[JSH]

So where is the proper place or what humidity ( conditions )
are proper for rimfire storage?
I have some old RWS 50, 100 that is oxidizing (the lube is turning milky white and thicker)
Unlike centerfire and components, usually like 45-55% humidity.

Same here, I think it is the nature of their lube recipe.

 

[280ai]

Thank you all for all the answers it is good info to use when buying ammo if you can find it in stock ha ha

 

[TRSR8]

So where is the proper place or what humidity ( conditions )
are proper for rimfire storage?
I have some old RWS 50, 100 that is oxidizing (the lube is turning milky white and thicker)
Unlike centerfire and components, usually like 45-55% humidity.

Mine has always been in a cool cellar without tons of humidity.
have some ELEY going back to ‘o8… no white oxidation.
My guess is warmer/drier is not optimum, heat is the #1 killer of good ammo.
Moderate oxidation often still shoots good.