Dry lube WS2

[robctwo]

In keeping with the discussion of Hornady LnL progressive presses I need to report another minor glitch with mine. For some unknown reason my powder drop unit was binding at the top of the cycle. This would charge a case, but if undetected would result in the next round being a squib. I went through the adjustments and tried cleaning and dry lubing with Rem dry lube, still had problems.

I had bought some WS2, a lubricating powder used by some to coat bullets in place of molly. Brushed some of that onto the housing and the stem of the lower unit. No more binding for about 2,000 rounds. Will keep tabs on that and report back.

Also had the decapping pin in my .204 Ruger full size die break off. Lost the pin holder somehow on the bench. Called Hornady. Parts sent free under their lifetime no hassle warranty.

 

[DaveInFloweryBranchGA]

Robctwo,

It sounds like there may be a casting burr or some such in your powder measure. I haven't experienced what you're describing with mine, but I've seen simlar with other products I have had. I suspect if you look real close you may find some little macining or casting flaw you can polish off with a stone and permanetly eliminate that issue.

Dave

 

[Walkalong]

I like "TUF-GLIDE" from Sentry Solutions for dry lube. I use it on my Redding 10X and 30BR measures. It last longer and works better than graphite. Just be carefull when you lube it up and it does not take much at all.

http://www.sentrysolutions.com/AllProductskew.shtml

Their other products are nothing special, but the Tuff Glide is good stuff.

 

[robctwo]

Thanks for the ideas. 300 9mm tonight without a hitch. I'm going to leave it alone until it acts up again and do more diagnosis then. I'll repost if I have more information.