Press lube?

[Atroxus]

What do you use to lube the ram and other moving parts of your loading press(es)? I have been thinking about using Dupont Teflon Multi-Use spray. It worked great for keeping my motorcycle chain lubed when I was still riding. I am curious if anyone knows how it would work as press lube?

 

[griz]

I use whatever I use on guns because it's already at hand. So for me that means Rem-oil, Break Free, and Mobil-1 at various times. The stuff you have should work fine. Just don't get any overspray on live primers.

 

[The Bushmaster]

ATF...Same as my guns.

 

[ReloaderFred]

Machine Gunner's Lube from sprinco.com. It's the best I've found, and I've tried just about all of them. If you can't get that, then Rem-Oil also works well on the ram.

Hope this helps.

Fred

 

[loadedround]

I've been using Lubriplate on all my presses bearing surfaces for many years now. My two Dillon 550B presses have been operating smoothly now for over twenty years without any problems.

 

[Hondo 60]

I've tried several different lubes - like case lube - and it doesn't last.

So now I just use Hoppe's No 9 gun oil. - same stuff I use on my S&W Model 10s

 

[wade rigsby]

what ever I have on hand. just make sure you clean it on a regular basis. (change oil in the car clean the press and relube)

 

[jad0110]

I use ATF at times, but I've lately been cleaning/lubing my Lee Turret in one pass with Breakfree CLP. Does a good job of cleaning, lubrication and rust prevention.

Gotta love that.

Just be careful to keep such lubricant away from the priming and powder handling components, whatever they may be.

 

[rfwobbly]

I like high detergent motor oils such as Mobil-1. It migrates quickly to all moving surfaces and washes the crud out of the ram/ press body joint. Dry lubes lube well, but don't have a detergent action.

 

[Randy1911]

I called Hornady and asked them what to use. They reccomended Rem-Oil.

 

[fireman 9731]

I prefer the red Mystic Grease on the ram and some CLP on the pivot points... operates smooth as butter!