Abstract: A bullet lubricant is disclosed which includes a miscible amount of low molecular weight polyethylene polymer or ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in a wax base. The lubricant has a melting point in excess of 180.degree. F. The lubricant is applied by first heating a bullet and the mix to a pre-determined temperature then coating the bullet and cooling the bullet to allow the lubricant to solidify.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 12, 1982
Date of Patent:
August 14, 1984
Assignee:
Olin Corporation
Inventors:
Frances G. Lopata, Venkataramaraj S. Urs