Got Wolf bullets, do I lube before reloading?

[chemo]

Do I have to lube my Wolf bullets before reloading them? I know they come in covered with some sort of wax...

How much lead residue do these leave in the barrel?

 

[JohnC]

The wax acts as a lubricant. you don't need any lube. indeed I think it might not be advisable but others with more knowledge could chip in.

Been shooting Wolff lead bullets in .45ACP for years. no residue to speak of. If you were shooting hot loaded 9mm you might get some leading- some barrels are worse than others. I've heard glock owners talk about changing barrels to shoot lead but since i don't
own one I'm not sure how severe the porblems are.

 

[chemo]

alright, also shooting 45acp and not a particularly hot load, closer to the minimum
4,2-4,3 grain of bullseye behind these 200grainers

 

[762nato]

Wolf uses comercial lead from a foundry, fairly hard. Never had any problems with 9mm or 40 S&W. All loads in the 40 made major for IPSC....

Andy

 

[sunray]

"...some sort of wax..." That is the lube.
Leading is caused by driving a cast bullet too fast. Follow your manual religiously.