Bullet Lubricants for the Black Powder Cart. Rifle

Product Description
Introduction:
'Many times since that long-ago day in 1949 when I concocted my first bullet lubricant in total ignorance of what I was doing or why I was doing it, I have repeated the process many times in hopes that someday I would come up with a magic mixture that would let me shoot for as long as I wanted without wiping between shots or softening the black-powder fouling with the blow-tube. The whole endeavor was like shooting a match with both eyes closed hoping to hit something! Many others are doing or have done the same thing, some giving up to rely upon a reputable commercial bullet lubricant while others are still mixing this and that with hopes of success but not too much to show for it. If you are one of those, don't feel badly. Two of the greatest processes-vulcanizing rubber and making corn flakes-were developed this way. The inventors knew where they wanted to go, but it was pure accident that took them there!
For about 150 years, black-powder shooters around the world have been making and using untold numbers of concoctions, adding this or adding that with hope it will give them what they want in a bullet lubricant. I have done it myself for more than 60 years and will probably continue the practice for as long as I am able. Yet somewhere at sometime during the past few years, I have learned that when it comes to a bullet lubricant to be used in a black powder cartridge rifle, there are some oils and waxes that are always better than others due to their inherent characteristics....
Thus it is that I believe there is a need for data related solely to bullet lubricants for the BPCR. If I am lacking in some of the technical aspects, then so be it. If I can just put down a solid foundation-a good basis upon which you can gain a better understanding of bullet lubes for the BPCR, I will be satisfied.'
Table of Contents:
Introduction
1. Characteristics of a Good Bullet Lubricant for the BPCR
2. How to Determine the Melting Point
3. The Choice Components:
Yellow Beeswax,
Castor Oil,
Casor Wax,
Anhydrous Lanolin,
Japan Wax,
Bayberry Wax,
100% Pure Neat's-foot Oil,
Bear and Racoon Oil,
Tallow,
Murphy's Oil Soap.
4. How to Render Fat into Tallow
5. Equipment for Making Bullet Lubricants
6. How to Saponify a Bullet Lubricant
7. My Two Best Black Powder Bullet Lubricants
8. Linseed Oil? Are You Kidding?
9. Why Weigh the Components?
10. Testing the Black Powder Bullet Lubricant
11. Does a Bullet Lubricant Really Make a Difference in Accuracy?
12. The Scientifically Manufactured Bullet Lubricant
Review
Brett Boyd in his Book Review column in 'The Single Shot Exchange' gave this glowing recomendation concerning Paul Matthews' newest book, 'What You Should Know About Bullet Lubricants for the Black Powder Cartridge Rifle'. 'Paul goes into a very specific analysis of the properties needed for this most exacting sport and presents his formulations developed over decades of shooting. His premier lube has been used to win national championships. Everyone who particpates in the BPCR game will get a real insight into this essential component for accurate shooting. While Paul certainly doesn't present himself as a chemist, his expertise in this area is amazing and, more importantly, of great practical use to the BPCR shooter. Like all the other Matthews books, this is a 'must have' for any serious BPCR fan.' --The Single Shot Exchange - April 2012 edition page 31
About the Author
Paul A. Matthews was born November 4, 1925, the fourth of seven living children. On April 1, 1925, his parents purchased the old Harvey Mallory farm and blacksmith shop, and it was here and in the surrounding area known as Sheshequin, Pennsylvania that Paul grew up and still resides with his wife of 63 years, Betth.
Matthews graduated from Ulster High School in June 1943, and on the ninth of that month at the age of 17, started active duty in the Regular Navy. On October 2, 1943, he reported aboard t