Lubing for neck only sizing?

[macguyver2]

I shoot a Savage 12FTR in .308. I am prepping once fired brass. I did all normal case prep and full length sized before the first loading and then fire formed. Now I want to neck only size. D you have to lube if you are only neck sizing? (Using RCBS NO die.)

Thanks,

Chris

 

[kelbro]

A little mica or graphite will make things much easier.

 

[Bush Pilot]

If you can find a Lee collet die, grab it. They are the only sizing die I use for bolt action varmint rifles and you don't need to lube the necks.

 

[USSR]

I use a Redding TiN bushing, which requires no lube.

Don

 

[MCMXI]

I use a Redding TiN bushing, which requires no lube.

Me too and I wouldn't have it any other way.

 

[bonza]

If you are using a standard neck-size die just buy some powdered graphite. I keep mine in a little tin & dip the case mouth into the graphite, & then give the case a tap to get the excess out before running it into the die. I wouldn't recommend using any 'wet' lubes to neck size as some may stay in the case & contaminate the powder or primer.

 

[Black_Talon]

Cat's pajamas:

http://www.redding-reloading.com/pages/appmedia.html

Much less messy than just using graphite by itself.

 

[wade rigsby]

lee collet is all i use once fire formed. be carefull not to press too hard you can strip the alluminum cap at the top of the die. as far as lubricating (NO). you do not need to.

 

[jcwit]

I use a set of Lee Original Loader dies with a small Sinclare arbor press, use the dies like a set of Wilson dies. The Lee Original Loader only neck sizes and no I do not lube the necks.

 

[gearheadpyro]

I use a Lee Collet Die, no lube. Love the thing.
If you use a neck sizer that has one of the plated (ti nitride or some such) bushings, lube is not needed but will make things easier.
If you use a neck sizer with a regular bushing, lube is recommended, dry is preferred.

 

[Strongbad]

Case lube, like RCBS or even Hornady one shot will work just fine too. Both are made as to not cause any issues with the powder. Not sure if you've got a tumbler, but I always tumble after resizing anyway to make sure that they're squeaky clean before I reload them. I just neck sized some 30/06 cases an hour ago and all I did (and ever do) was use a nylon bore brush on an RCBS handle, rub it across the lube pad then run it into the case neck. I'll generally do 4-5 at a time then relube the brush. Although I haven't found it all that necessary, I still FEEL like it is, so I'll lube the outside of the neck on every 2nd or 3rd round or so just to make sure that the case neck glides into the upper part of the die easily.