Sizing PC bullets

[JCSC]

Do y’all lube powder coated bullets before sizing in the Lee push thru?

When I made some 9mm I gave them a shot of Hornady one shot, but not sure if it is necessary and prefer not to bother wasting sizing lube if not needed.

 

[jmorris]

I don’t use lube when I size coated bullets.

 

[AJC1]

I don't, but it makes it easier.

 

[JCSC]

Perfect! I will try without and see how it goes. Thanks for the quick reply!

 

[Docendo Discimus]

They slide right through without lube. You can put a little sizing die wax on every 20th bullet or so to reduce the force if you want. I do that sometimes.

 

[41 Mag]

I sometimes use just a tiny shot of lanolin in alcohol on a hundred or so in a zip lock and hand tumble them. Just for the bigger ones for 45cal or long rifle bullets and the 350-405gr for the 45-70.

 

[armoredman]

Nope, never lubed them as with PC they are already "lubed". No issues sizing 9mm or 38 yet.

 

[troy fairweather]

I spray them a few times with my lee/Alcohol mix, makes things go easier but probably not needed.