Running processed brass through die without lube?

[Desert1971]

[klewan]

Why even put a die in station one? You've already done that operation, so I don't see any reason to tempt fate and use a die; even with the expander removed.

[chknlyps2]

No need for the sizing die in station one but unless you want to inspect every flash hole for cleaning media, a universal decapping die works well to make sure every flash hole is clean.

[drdarrin@sbcglobal.net]

This should be pretty easy for you to figure out. What does common sense tell you?

Why even put a die in station one? You've already done that operation, so I don't see any reason to tempt fate and use a die; even with the expander removed.

This seems sensible to me. If you really need advise, I'd follow this guy's.

[jimmykan]

Even though the brass is already resized, brass has a small amount of "spring-back" meaning your sizing die will still contact and rub against a sized case. Without lube, you might seize a case inside the die. There is less chance of this happening if you are using a carbide sizing die.

Like chknlyps2 said, a universal decapping die would be a better solution if you want to ensure all primer pockets are clear of primers and tumbling media.

Also, using just a decapper instead of a sizer/decapper will result in a smoother press stroke with less friction and jerkiness if your cases are not rubbing against a sizing die surface, which should lead to more consistent powder drops.

[Desert1971]

Thanks Guys,

Common sense tells me to just remove the die from station one and do a good visual on the flash holes before I start the process......

[ghettojet]

I decap and then SS tumble. Then I load on a xl650 without a die in station 1. I have always wondered if this puts a uneven pressure on my shell plate while I reload. specifically on OAL..... My ammo has always been very consistent so I haven't ever worried about it that much.


Has anyone ever done a test with/without a resize die in station one? It would be nice to see if it makes a difference at all