Storing Lubed Cast Bullets

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Dahonis

Storing Lubed Cast Bullets

#1 Post by Dahonis »

Hi,

I'm about to knock out a thousand or so cast bullets.
Once sized 'n' lubed, how is best to store them as I don't want the lube to dry oot.
Would a freezer bag or airtight box do the job?

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#2 Post by dodgyrog »

I use containers from chinese take outs - Makro sell 'em too
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#3 Post by Alpha1 »

Just size and lube as you use them no need to lube and size a thousand.
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#4 Post by Dahonis »

Roger, how long would they last in the tubs?
Looking for about 6 months.

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#5 Post by bewildered »

Many years ago when I was pretending to be a scientist I obtained from our microbiology department a dozen or so square plastic Petri dishes. These are about 4 inches square and each holds 100 lubed 357 bullets (10 x 10). They are getting a bit knackered after being used for 30 years but are still in use. They keep the bullets clean and tidy and you can stack them up.
I have no idea where to buy new ones but I'm sure ebay will have some. In fact I may take a look there myself I deserve some new ones!
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#6 Post by falco67 »

I only lube a couple of days before I am going to use them..until then they live in these.. £11.75 for 50 and they have plenty of other uses..I'm on my second 50 :)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/CLEAR-PLASTIC- ... 3TZNBQE1Z7

They hold 24 .577 boolits or 100 .44 mag goodjob
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#7 Post by dodgyrog »

Dahonis wrote:Roger, how long would they last in the tubs?
Looking for about 6 months.

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I've got some going back 5 years and more - no problem with the White Label Carnauba lube
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