I plan to get back into reloading after a long break and have the following questions on case lubrication for .308 Winchester. I plan to buy a Lee Breech Lock Challenger Press, which comes with Lee Case Sizing lube. I have the following questions on how to best use this lube (unless there is a very good reason to use another brand):
1. I have read to NEVER lube the case shoulder (to avoid a dimpled shoulder during sizing), but the Lee reloading manual implies the entire outside case should be lubed. Should I avoid lubing the case shoulder with Lee lube?
2. After sizing, should any residual lube that was applied to the inside of the case neck be removed prior to seating the bullet with the seating die?
3. I understand that NO lube is required when using a Lee collet neck sizing die. Does this no-lube rule also extend to inside of the case neck?
4. Lee recommends using a Q-tip for lubing inside of case neck with their lube. Is this OK, or would lubing with a case neck brush be better?
5. How is a case neck brush different from a bore cleaning brush?
Thanks.
Greg
1. I have read to NEVER lube the case shoulder (to avoid a dimpled shoulder during sizing), but the Lee reloading manual implies the entire outside case should be lubed. Should I avoid lubing the case shoulder with Lee lube?
2. After sizing, should any residual lube that was applied to the inside of the case neck be removed prior to seating the bullet with the seating die?
3. I understand that NO lube is required when using a Lee collet neck sizing die. Does this no-lube rule also extend to inside of the case neck?
4. Lee recommends using a Q-tip for lubing inside of case neck with their lube. Is this OK, or would lubing with a case neck brush be better?
5. How is a case neck brush different from a bore cleaning brush?
Thanks.
Greg