Lubricant for progressive press

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Tim Pierce

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So, in another thread I stated I was finally getting into reloading. I have an RCBS Ammomaster progressive press that I got new, and never set up. My question is: do you guys that use the progressives apply any kind of graphite, or dry lube on the parts that turn and contact other parts?
 
I use a dry lube on anything that contacts powder, primers, or cases.
But the rams on my two progressives and my single stage get Lubri-Plate grease and maybe a drop of turbine oil if the grease starts drying out.
Those Zoom oilers from WallMart are turbine oil. It's a good non detergent oil.
 
On my Dillon I use a light coat of motor oil. Penetrating oil on the hinged joints, and denatured alcohol to clean powder and primer bars.
 
I have a can of 3-n-1 SAE30 oil that I use on the ram and handle linkages. I like it better than car motor oil or grease because it does not smell.
 
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