Toprudder
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Some straight-walled cases, even with a carbide sizing die, MUST be lubed - 30 carbine comes to mind.
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ReloaderFred
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Yep, the .30 Carbine case must be lubed when using carbide dies. I've been using one ever since they first came out with a carbide die in that caliber.
The .30 Carbine case is really a tapered case, but still straight walled for all intents and purposes.
I also lube .45 Colt cases for sizing in a carbide die, and sometimes 9x19 and .357 Magnum. I don't load that many .44 Magnum anymore, but when I do, they also get a light spray of case lube in a Ziploc bag and swished around. If you do lube them, let them dry before sizing and it will be a lot easier.
Hope this helps.
Fred
The .30 Carbine case is really a tapered case, but still straight walled for all intents and purposes.
I also lube .45 Colt cases for sizing in a carbide die, and sometimes 9x19 and .357 Magnum. I don't load that many .44 Magnum anymore, but when I do, they also get a light spray of case lube in a Ziploc bag and swished around. If you do lube them, let them dry before sizing and it will be a lot easier.
Hope this helps.
Fred
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