Videos tagged with Black Powder Lube

This video demonstrates the necessity of using black powder lubricant for cap and ball revolvers to maintain accuracy over extended shooting sessions. Dustin Winegar, an experienced firearms instructor, shows how fouling significantly impacts bore cleanliness and rifling engagement after firing without lube. He then illustrates the improved results when using a 50/50 beeswax and lamb tallow lube, which softens fouling for easier removal and allows for longer shooting periods before accuracy degrades.

Dustin Winegar from Guns of the West demonstrates how to create a homemade black powder lubricant using a 50/50 mixture of lamb tallow and beeswax. The process involves melting the ingredients together, stirring for thorough distribution, and allowing the mixture to solidify. This resulting lube is described as workable yet firm enough to prevent dripping, suitable for use in cap and ball revolvers or for creating DIY felt wads.