I think my head is going to explode. I've spent several hours per day for the last month reading about boolit lubes (emphasizing my time on the SL series of lubes), and am still completely clueless.
I would like to make a version of Jon's SL-68B. Well, honestly I'd rather not make a "version" of it, I'd rather make the *exact* formula, but being able to source the exact three microcrystalline waxes he uses is a bit difficult.
So, I thought I'd post what I am thinking of making here first, for ideas, thoughts, criticism, etc.
Blended Waxes has three different melt point microcrystalline waxes available for sale here:
http://www.shopblendedwaxes.com/Microcrystalline-Wax/
They are 155, 165, and 180 melt point waxes. I know I should just shut up, cook it, lube it, and shoot it, but it does represent $120 if I purchase all three of them. I don't have a problem with spending 120 bucks on something that'll work, but it would be kinda nice to know beforehand if I'm at least pointed in the right direction.
I did receive a PM from Jon on the other forum that was very helpful, thank you, Jon! But now I'm drifting off a bit from the plan I had in the PM exchange I had with Jon...
What do you guys think? Get all three of them? Just two? Only the highest melting point wax? If I do get one of the 165's, should I get the white or yellow one, or does it matter?
I live in the desert southwest. It's going to be 70 degrees here tomorrow. We'll hit 100 before the first of June, and won't see double digit temps again until mid September at the earliest. So I'm hoping that if I'm going to vary the recipe away from Jon's original SL-68B formula, it would be in a way that favors hotter weather.
Also, the BW I'll be using is a huge block that my Father purchased sometime in the early '60's. Any problems with using vintage BW?