Lube cases
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theslasher
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Dillon case lube. I lay 100 out on a towel with the necks facing me and a couple quick sprays. Takes me 5 seconds. And thats probably erroring to the high side!
Potatohead
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Big Colt, are you talking rifle or pistol?
gamestalker
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I use DCL exclusively for bottle neck lubing, it's great stuff. And although I have known of numerous reloaders that use the baggie method, I also have heard of nearly as many sticking a case, and then blaming it on that type of lube.
Lube dents would be a concern as well, due to lube getting on the shoulders. I've tried the baggie method and not only did I have a couple close calls regarding sticking a case, but I also experienced a few lube dents.
If I'm trying to manage time due to a demanding schedule, I'll lay them out in a shoe box, spray, roll them about 180 degree's, spray again. I then put them in the loading tray while they're still wet, and then wipe the shoulders off with a Q tip to prevent lube dents. But when time is on my side, I fill the cover that comes on the DCL spray nozzle with lube, and then use a Q tip to lube. I also put a dab on the inside of the necks, make things go a little smoother.
Using either method, I found that 15 or 20 minutes drying time is important when using spray on lube. This stuff won't work if it isn't completely dry, and you'll know it's dry, when you can't smell the alcohol any more.
GS
Lube dents would be a concern as well, due to lube getting on the shoulders. I've tried the baggie method and not only did I have a couple close calls regarding sticking a case, but I also experienced a few lube dents.
If I'm trying to manage time due to a demanding schedule, I'll lay them out in a shoe box, spray, roll them about 180 degree's, spray again. I then put them in the loading tray while they're still wet, and then wipe the shoulders off with a Q tip to prevent lube dents. But when time is on my side, I fill the cover that comes on the DCL spray nozzle with lube, and then use a Q tip to lube. I also put a dab on the inside of the necks, make things go a little smoother.
Using either method, I found that 15 or 20 minutes drying time is important when using spray on lube. This stuff won't work if it isn't completely dry, and you'll know it's dry, when you can't smell the alcohol any more.
GS
rcmodel
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I dump 100+ cases I an old bowl, spritz them with RCBS Spray Lube, and stir them around with my hand.
Then wipe off and redistribute the excess lube on each case as I pick them up to size them.
What's left on the case after wiping all you can off with your fingers is just right.
No stuck cases or oil dents for many years.
rc
Then wipe off and redistribute the excess lube on each case as I pick them up to size them.
What's left on the case after wiping all you can off with your fingers is just right.
No stuck cases or oil dents for many years.
rc
gamestalker
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RC seems to have pretty good approach there. I might even give that a try as well. It sounds fast, and I can't see how any could slip by, no pun intended, without adequate lube distribution, and to all necessary spots.
GS
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Exactly what I do.. for all my Pistol and .223 cases
works Like a Charm
I also use my Home made brew... Lanolin and iso Heet......best of any lube i have tried Yet
mxjunky78
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+1 on this. Imperial wax is the way to go! A lil dab between the fingers will do more than 5 cases before you have to reapply.
TenDriver
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I do pretty close to what RC does, but with wire pulling lube. An $8 quart from Home Depot is more than a lifetime supply.
I squirt a little bit on the cases, then run them around my blue plastic salad bowl from the Dollar Tree. The stuff rarely dents since it stays liquid enough to squirt out the vent hoke if you over do it. It is easy to use too much though.
I squirt a little bit on the cases, then run them around my blue plastic salad bowl from the Dollar Tree. The stuff rarely dents since it stays liquid enough to squirt out the vent hoke if you over do it. It is easy to use too much though.
I agree with rcmodel's and gamestalker's methods but will add to make sure the carrier in the spray on lubricant has dried before sizing cases.
I will lubricate cases when I first sit down, lay them out to dry and then set up the press for resizing. By the time the equipment is ready, the cases are usually ready.
Imperial sizing wax is an excellent case lubricant as well.
I will lubricate cases when I first sit down, lay them out to dry and then set up the press for resizing. By the time the equipment is ready, the cases are usually ready.
Imperial sizing wax is an excellent case lubricant as well.
WestKentucky
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I use PAM. I have an old hospital bedpan that I dump a few cases in after a quick tumble, I spray generously and shake and roll them around a bit until they are evenly coated. Resize and sometimes deprime(I often deprime pistol separate) and then they go right back in the tumbler. I haven't seen much degradation of media but I don't track it either. Media lasts a long time so I don't really care if it takes off a few percent of media life.
a lube pot
I put the lube (any lube) on a couple of cleaning patches, not a lot, just barely moist, and put them into a plastic Folgers Coffee container, and add 1 or 2 handfuls of cases.
Then put the lid on and roll it around for 30 seconds...done.
I've used a coolwhip container too, shaken, not rolled.
The lube need not be anything special, and even motoroil works great.
No lube will get inside the cases or primer pockets with this method, and the lube is a very thin film over the entire case.
This is best for pistol cases but will work on bottle necks too.
Leave the patches in the container and cap it for future use.
Ken
I put the lube (any lube) on a couple of cleaning patches, not a lot, just barely moist, and put them into a plastic Folgers Coffee container, and add 1 or 2 handfuls of cases.
Then put the lid on and roll it around for 30 seconds...done.
I've used a coolwhip container too, shaken, not rolled.
The lube need not be anything special, and even motoroil works great.
No lube will get inside the cases or primer pockets with this method, and the lube is a very thin film over the entire case.
This is best for pistol cases but will work on bottle necks too.
Leave the patches in the container and cap it for future use.
Ken
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I been known to lube my pistol cases too..makes life easier.
41 Mag
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I spent about an hour one afternoon and built a nice little shell holder specifically for spray lubes.
I took a 1x8 and laid out 60 marks on about a 3/4" or so center, then drilled a 3/16" hole about 3/8" deep. Then I drove in some 3/16" dowel cut to a length of 2 3/4".
All it takes is to put the cases, necks down over the dowels and spray from each side. This will deliver plent of lube and any of the excess will quickly run down to the board.
Might be more than some want but it works for me.
I took a 1x8 and laid out 60 marks on about a 3/4" or so center, then drilled a 3/16" hole about 3/8" deep. Then I drove in some 3/16" dowel cut to a length of 2 3/4".
All it takes is to put the cases, necks down over the dowels and spray from each side. This will deliver plent of lube and any of the excess will quickly run down to the board.
Might be more than some want but it works for me.
.jcwit
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I lube pistol brass with spray Teflon, and roll around in a butter or cool whip tub. I realize its not needed but for 5/10 seconds of effort it sure makes sizing easier. And at my age anything that makes life easier is a good thing.
lightman
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I use the Dillon spray lube in a gallon ziploc bag. I put about a hundred cases, depending on size, in the bag, give it a pump or two, roll them around, dump them on a towel to dry, and size. I keep a rag in the hand that works the press handle to wipe the lube off of the neck and shoulder. No dents and no stuck cases. With most spray lubes, its important to shake it really well before using it. Lightman
jcwit
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I understand if its a petro lube or similar, but a dry lube such as Teflon where the carrier completely evaporates I see no issues.
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