Lubricant for progressive press

[Tim Pierce]

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?

 

[Jack B.]

I lube all my equipment with Hornady One Shot Gun Cleaner & Lube. Works good

Lubes & Cleaners - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc

 

[AJC1]

Dry graphite works well in most places because it does not attract dirt and make a grinding compound. I do grease my ram.

 

[tightgroup tiger]

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.

 

[Bottom Gun]

I've found that a little Imperial Die Wax on my ram almost makes it work too easily.

 

[25-5]

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.

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

There are grease zerks on my LNL so I use grease.
Hornady One Shot or WD 40 dry lube helps too

 

[whughett]

Ballistol all around.

 

[dcloco]

STOS by Ponsness Warren. 100% synthetic. VERY light film.

 

[Bartojc]

10w30 or whatever gun oil is within reach. Use sparingly.

-Jeff

 

[WeekendReloader]

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.

 

[Kevin Rohrer]

This has been asked before.

I use Breakfree on all my presses, for lubrication and to keep rust off bare metal.