I put a small amount of lube onto a 30 cal. patch and work it in until the patch is just moist.
I put that patch in a small plastic container ( I prefer a square nut container), add some brass, and roll it around for 15-30 seconds, even faster with 2 patches, done.
The patch(es) are left in the closed container after use and can be used many more times before they need to be recharged.
The brass comes out barely lubed and the lube on the case mouth lubes the expander somewhat, and nothing on the inside, so little lube that I have never had to clean it off to date.
What lube used is less important with this method and I use whatever is on hand, even STP, which has always worked the best, or Bag Balm(lanolin), motor oil, etc.
For bottle necks a somewhat "wetter" patch helps, and the lubed may need to be cleaned off after loading for some.
I put that patch in a small plastic container ( I prefer a square nut container), add some brass, and roll it around for 15-30 seconds, even faster with 2 patches, done.
The patch(es) are left in the closed container after use and can be used many more times before they need to be recharged.
The brass comes out barely lubed and the lube on the case mouth lubes the expander somewhat, and nothing on the inside, so little lube that I have never had to clean it off to date.
What lube used is less important with this method and I use whatever is on hand, even STP, which has always worked the best, or Bag Balm(lanolin), motor oil, etc.
For bottle necks a somewhat "wetter" patch helps, and the lubed may need to be cleaned off after loading for some.
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