Lube Shortcut

[mnguyen84]

It occurred to me, why lube the brass when one can lube the die?! Just lube 1 brass with some motor-oil (light excess) or whatever is available, run it through the die to deprime/resize, and just run the other brasses through dry. From time to time, re-lube the die when the rubbing returns. Also remember to swab the mouth. afterwards, tumble off the lube.

I have a Lees single stage setup, and i hate using the stupid that lube it comes with. it's messy and smells like old people's medicine. before, I was reloading a few .270's at a time, and it was just annoying. Now i'm doing batches of 5.56 and 223, and i just can't stand it. rolling brass after brass on to the lubed surface of a piece of paper. grrr.

hmmm i wonder if gear oil would work best... it's thicker. <that's what she said!>

[joelogic]

spray lube, shake in a box and call it a day.

[Stryfe76]

I just use mink oil for shoes. Just swipe your fingers across the tin every 5 cases or so and roll each case between your fingers before sizing it then tumble

[freonr22]

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=519525

ftw

[Low-Pressure]

It occurred to me, why lube the brass when one can lube the die?! Just lube 1 brass with some motor-oil (light excess) or whatever is available, run it through the die to deprime/resize, and just run the other brasses through dry. From time to time, re-lube the die when the rubbing returns. Also remember to swab the mouth. afterwards, tumble off the lube.

I have a Lees single stage setup, and i hate using the stupid that lube it comes with. it's messy and smells like old people's medicine. before, I was reloading a few .270's at a time, and it was just annoying. Now i'm doing batches of 5.56 and 223, and i just can't stand it. rolling brass after brass on to the lubed surface of a piece of paper. grrr.

hmmm i wonder if gear oil would work best... it's thicker. <that's what she said!>

Well, what's your secret (shortcut) about trimming the cases?

[kblack583]

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=519525



ftw

This!!!!

[freonr22]

Well, what's your secret (shortcut) about trimming the cases?

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=249854

[freonr22]

hmmm i wonder if gear oil would work best... it's thicker. <that's what she said!>

i have used atf when i first started, you have to be careful with any lube if too thick hydraulic pressure will dent the case

[BigBronco]

I like the sizing wax big time.

[mnguyen84]

does any one know why case lube always has the disclaimer not to lube the shoulder?

[sfonelson]

I do it this way: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKY32...embedded#at=12

And never looked back...

[mnguyen84]

yeah. i've seen his videos. they're detailed and kinda funny... "lubing is my thing." anyways, it's not a short-cut if i have to buy specialized lube. the wax does look easier than the case lube though, and it is probably more effective in progressive presses.

[mnguyen84]

a bottle of fat tire and some tv?

Well, what's your secret (shortcut) about trimming the cases?

[bootless]

spray lube, shake in a box and call it a day.

Yep

[Nessal]

You're doing it wrong. You can try this method. Put a good amount of lee lube in a zip lock bag and spread it out really well. Then throw in brass, swish around, done deal. Or get the rcbs lube pad kit.