The problem with oils is that they become congealed over time and build up a sticky sludge. I use cat litter made of silica, put some in a coffee filter or some such. Heat in a 240º oven for 4 hours and place in every box (or drawer in my case). During our Coastal Oregon winters I may re-heat them once a month or so with no other protection and have excellent corrosion protection without messy oil left over 'goop'. Also use same for my powder and primer bunkers to maintain 50% humidity during rainy periods.
Die storage in the humid south.
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thanks for sharing that link. wow, ole Ron put some serious effort into this test. Thanks Ron whoever/where ever you are.
http://rcbs.com/Products/Accessorie...essories/Accessories/Die-Maintenance-Kit.aspx
I had considered grabbing this kit but i cant seem to find it anywhere an i can imagine that the sprays in it are earth shattering. I did find the wd-40 rust inhibitor and it seems decently priced for what i would be using it on. Going to grab a can and see what its all about.
I had considered grabbing this kit but i cant seem to find it anywhere an i can imagine that the sprays in it are earth shattering. I did find the wd-40 rust inhibitor and it seems decently priced for what i would be using it on. Going to grab a can and see what its all about.
don't you call that area LA?
I’d use this.
http://everyspec.com/MIL-PRF/MIL-PRF-030000-79999/download.php?spec=MIL-PRF-32033.035537.pdf
I used to use VV-L-800 when I could get it as it really does displace water. This replaces it.
You can get it here.
https://store.lhbindustries.com/mai...be-ii-general-purpose-lubricant-0724------003
About $5 per spray can, keep you rust free for a while.
http://everyspec.com/MIL-PRF/MIL-PRF-030000-79999/download.php?spec=MIL-PRF-32033.035537.pdf
I used to use VV-L-800 when I could get it as it really does displace water. This replaces it.
You can get it here.
https://store.lhbindustries.com/mai...be-ii-general-purpose-lubricant-0724------003
About $5 per spray can, keep you rust free for a while.
Food-sav-r vacuum bag them, lubed with just about anything, for long term storage. Clean when you're ready to use. Climate control is the trick. Keep them where they will stay at a nice even temp and low humidity. I find all kinds of handy uses for my vacuum bagger!
One Shot is a dry film cleaner and lube, read the corrosion test link below and see the top three winners.
The Hornady dry film will keep air and moisture off your dies and prevent rust.
One Shot® Gun Cleaner & Lube
https://www.hornady.com/reloading/case-care/lubes-and-cleaners/one-shot-cleaners
Comprehensive Corrosion Test: 46 Products Compared
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NOTE, if you have corrosion on your dies, take the die apart and put the die body in a vibratory tumbler with treated walnut media. Let the die tumble overnight and the die will come out looking better than new.
The Hornady dry film will keep air and moisture off your dies and prevent rust.
One Shot® Gun Cleaner & Lube
https://www.hornady.com/reloading/case-care/lubes-and-cleaners/one-shot-cleaners
Comprehensive Corrosion Test: 46 Products Compared
http://www.dayattherange.com/?page_id=3667
NOTE, if you have corrosion on your dies, take the die apart and put the die body in a vibratory tumbler with treated walnut media. Let the die tumble overnight and the die will come out looking better than new.
AckleymanII
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"Food-sav-r vacuum bag them, lubed with just about anything, for long term storage"
Food saver is excellent, great for instantly sucking the marinate into meat also.
20mm ammo cans are airtight, perfect for die boxes if you don't have a food saver.
Hornady One Shot is an unbelievable product. As a test, I sprayed a single barrel shot gun in my hay barn and left it for 6 months, no rust!
Food saver is excellent, great for instantly sucking the marinate into meat also.
20mm ammo cans are airtight, perfect for die boxes if you don't have a food saver.
Hornady One Shot is an unbelievable product. As a test, I sprayed a single barrel shot gun in my hay barn and left it for 6 months, no rust!
PLEASE don’t use Rem oil or Wd-40. They are one of the worst oils for rust protection. They have a video on the best rust protection over a couple months period. The best was corrosion x. It’s all I use. Wd-40 gums up and Rem oil was all I used before I saw the video. I also did the same test as the video, I wanted to explain to my 8 year old daughter why I wipe down my guns. I wanted to explain about rust and what happens. I think I bored the he’ll out of her. If you type in the search bar on the home page, I think you will find it. It’s on a YouTube video. The title is called gun oil corrosion test. Sorry I didn’t know how to attach the video to the post.
Good luck,
Jason
Good luck,
Jason
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Don't make the mistake I made and learned the hard way: I live in central Texas and during the winter we will have several days of sub freezing temps followed by a week of warm, moist winds off the gulf. That is a bad combination for me as I have all my tools and loading supplies in the garage.
During a week that the garage was thoroughly cold soaked by the sub freezing weather, I made the mistake of opening the garage door during the following warmer weather without waiting several days for the garage to slowly warm up. Result was everything in the garage started sweating like a glass of ice tea on a summer day.
Gun safe was thoroughly wet on the outside, I did not open it, tool boxes, tools inside ALL WET and rusting.
After hours of drying and oiling I had it under control and I know now to never, ever do that again.
During a week that the garage was thoroughly cold soaked by the sub freezing weather, I made the mistake of opening the garage door during the following warmer weather without waiting several days for the garage to slowly warm up. Result was everything in the garage started sweating like a glass of ice tea on a summer day.
Gun safe was thoroughly wet on the outside, I did not open it, tool boxes, tools inside ALL WET and rusting.
After hours of drying and oiling I had it under control and I know now to never, ever do that again.
Where I worked we did corrosion test to qualify oil additives for long term storage of military equipment. Oils don't qualify as rust preventitives although they may do a decent job. There are special chemicals added to true corrosion preventive oils. One thing I learned is that if metal has a tiny amount of moisture on it, corrosion can take place under the oil. Not likley but it can happen. After looking around and not finding the good stuff at places like AutoZone I would definetley go to the nearby boat sales and supply store and buy fogging oil. It's a true rust preventive. I already have some I spray into the spark plug hole and external surfaces every fall on my lawn mower and presure washer.
look at a wood working store for the Boeshield
jackson1
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Living in the north, we only have a few weeks of humid weather. My Wilson dies are the only tools I ever had a problem with. Found that wrapping them in the shipping bags solved the problem. That said, some people have a body system that promotes rust when they handle tools. Still have a corroded telescoping gauge that one of my apprentices handled and it is still stained to this day. We all have problems to deal with. In winter, I have a portable space heated close by in my gun room.
I am in Houston (30 minutes from the bays and marches)...strong Southern breeze and we have seagulls and salt marsh mosquitos showing up.
The best protection is BOESHIELD. It creates a film that dries/hardens...this is similar to Hornady One-Shot, but made/tested on airplanes under much harsher conditions then your reloading press and resizing die. The barrier shell keeps moisture as well as the oil from your hands from coming into contact with the die. Most people don't think about how corrosive your sweat and oil from hands are...until you pop open your box of dies and find an oval rust mark that matches your thumb print.
Whenever I buy a new die, I disassemble it completely and thoroughly spray down each part with Break Cleaner. After everything dries I then drown it in Boeshield and let it run/drain off for 30 minutes, and then wipe off the excess. Reassemble the die, store them in a plastic container to keep dust off them and good to go. A controlled climate, such as inside your house, is also beneficial (less moisture/humidity) in the air.
Once a year or as needed I also use either Boeshield or Miniwax paste to wipe down surfaces on my large woodworking tools
The best protection is BOESHIELD. It creates a film that dries/hardens...this is similar to Hornady One-Shot, but made/tested on airplanes under much harsher conditions then your reloading press and resizing die. The barrier shell keeps moisture as well as the oil from your hands from coming into contact with the die. Most people don't think about how corrosive your sweat and oil from hands are...until you pop open your box of dies and find an oval rust mark that matches your thumb print.
Whenever I buy a new die, I disassemble it completely and thoroughly spray down each part with Break Cleaner. After everything dries I then drown it in Boeshield and let it run/drain off for 30 minutes, and then wipe off the excess. Reassemble the die, store them in a plastic container to keep dust off them and good to go. A controlled climate, such as inside your house, is also beneficial (less moisture/humidity) in the air.
Once a year or as needed I also use either Boeshield or Miniwax paste to wipe down surfaces on my large woodworking tools
fatelvis
Silver $$ Contributor
New and Improved Eva-dry E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/?tag=accuratescom-20
I like using one of these inside a 20mm ammo can. When the dryer gets saturated, just plug it in to recharge. A tip I was told: place dehumidifier at the highest point in your gunsafe or container to be most effective.
I like using one of these inside a 20mm ammo can. When the dryer gets saturated, just plug it in to recharge. A tip I was told: place dehumidifier at the highest point in your gunsafe or container to be most effective.
I have had this happen to me with the moisture collector in the safe and guns getting rusty. Did away with them and no more problems.
Brians356
Gold $$ Contributor
In this test of 46 different products, I'd take WD-40 Specialist Rust Inhibitor over Eezox or Hornady One Shot, in part because nearly every store in the country sells WD-40 products.
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