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The Vaseline/Beeswax mix does work well, Tom. No fear.

Also- I lubed some 200gr. Lee cast .REAL bullets in Lyman's Black Powder Gold lube and tested them in my cap-lock .45 Pistol.
They shot very well with from 20 to 40gr. 3F and I went back to loading and shooting tight ball and denim patched RB's without having to wipe the bore. I actually switched back and forth several times, never wiping the bore until I got home & cleaned it - cold water in the downstairs bathroom sink.(vent fan running, of course)

The last group shot with the pistol that day was at 38yards (target location) and I ended up with 5 in 1 1/2". Taylor was there with me noting I shot that group without my glasses. With the glasses, I managed a 4" wide spread of ball holes for 4 shots, took of the glasses and made a decent group. Without them, the group was centred and in the bull area. Obviously, I don't need the damn things for shooting - handguns, at least and can start wearing my shooting old glasses again.

Any time we can put them within 2" at any range between 25yards and over, our muzzleloaders are shooting better than most modern pistols are capable and that, from the Maxim rest or whatever they're called, Tom.

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Daryl

"a gun without hammers is like a Spaniel without ears" King George V

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