I'd stick with the Maxi-Balls if it were me since you know they work. Not sure what the issue is with lube. I put them in speedloaders lubed and shove them down the barrel with a starter.
Anyway, here's a report from a few years ago with the Hornady Bore-Driver. Good luck whatever you decide on!
https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/16458111/1