Full Sizing - Lube

[Clark]

I started out with the lanolin in the Rockchucker kit in 1999, but soon switched to Redding Imperial wax.

I own 13 Redding dies and don't use any one of them, but I use thier wax.

 

[DocCarbon]

De-cap cases using universal Die , Clean cases ultrasonically ( #4 min. ) and or wet pin tumbling ( 30-45 Min. ) I do both ,Dry thoroughly . I use a modified media separator with fractional Hp motor so as to continuously spin cases dry . Depends on ambient Temp and humidity ,as I don't force dry .
Resizing in MY cases requires little if any lubricant ,as MY Dies are permanently coated with the slickest substance known ,which also happens to be the second hardest substance known , sliding friction coefficient 0.02 . Coating is approximately 2 µm give or take a nano here or there .

The Trick is in knowing HOW to coat the inside of the Die , as it requires pulsed laser deposition within vacuum . Any one interested I shall keep You informed as to when we have perfected the process ,for commercial application

#100-400 cases
Start to finish with Worst scenario WWll .30 cal. original once fired cases ,left outside for a ripe 60 year patina grudge , cleaned annealed sized trimmed polished primed and reloaded rounds 1.5-2 hr. max.

IF lube is used I prefer Boeshield T9 , as it helps keep cases cleaner in the long run ,which translates less cleaning and polishing time. Over 54 years of reloading ,I've USED near everything more than once .

 

[FRFX]

I started using 6:1, but have since converted over to 12:1. I use the red bottle Iso Heet. It is the most forgiving case lube I have ever used. If I am sizing 20 cases, I might use Imperial. But for any quantity, I use my own made Boot Leg case lube.

How do you clean the lanoline after prepping the case? which products do you use? I have hard times getting lanoline off my 5.56mm cases

 

[AckleymanII]

I used to neck turn thousands of cases for my p. dog rifles, using a drill press on low RPM.

Best lube for neck turning I found was the Lee Sizing wax, that comes in the tooth paste container and is pure white. You can cut the wax 50/50 with water with excellent results, warming the wax to a liquid state in the microwave, then mix 50/50 with water.. DO NOT BOIL the WAX!!!

The Lee Wax does not contaminate the powder.

The wax works so well, I lubed bullet jackets with it, never stuck one in a core seating or point up die, much cleaner than Lanolin that is so popular.

Leaving the wax on the bullet jacket when finished pointing up, reduced the extreme spreads tremendously as the bullet obturates in the lands, much easier. Try pushing a bullet in a barrel stub, chambered with the reamer to the depth of half the neck, then using an arbor press or a piece of wood, press the bullet into the barrel....get ready for the shock of your life!

Wax never builds up in the barrel.

 

[jepp2]

How do you clean the lanoline after prepping the case?

I just toss them in a vibratory tumbler with 20/40 corn cob for 30 minutes. I don't have the patience to wipe off each case individually and I'm not interested in using a solvent that will cut the lanolin. 15 minutes might be enough, but my timer indents are for 30 minutes.

which products do you use?

I use the Iso Heet along with Home Health Liquid Lanolin. I do heat the lanolin in hot water when I initially mix up. But I have some anhydrous isopropyl alcohol I intend to use also. I can start sizing with the lube still wet and it works just fine.

One thing I do to get an even application is to put them in a cookie sheet when I spray them and roll them around. When I use an expander I spray toward the case mouth. So I lube everywhere, neck, shoulder, case and never have any issues with dents.

 

[Dave M.]

Imperial for small batches. If I have a lot to do, Hornady one shot spray. With the one shot you need to use a lot. Lay a THICK coat on and let dry for a minute, then it works as well as imperial.

Correct. The key is to let the one shot dry completely. I generally spray cases in a Tupperware container and then let it dry for 5 minutes while I’m prepping the die and getting ready to prime them after sizing.
dave

 

[cwebster]

What are you guys using to lube your cases for full length resizing. I'm especially interested in the neck area since I've been experiencing some galling in the necks of my cases (308). I follow all the standard procedure of brass prep. and routinely clean my dies so when this started happening I was totally puzzled.

The Rep at RCBS told me that this is caused by brass particles embedding into the die over time which is what I suspected but completely puzzled why it happened since I'm very careful preping, cleaning and lubing my cases. He said adquately lubing the necks will prevent this which I thought I was doing but apparently not good enough.

I've been using Hornady One Shot for years and never had any problems until recently.

The Rep at RCBS told me to send the die to them and they'll either refurbish the die or replace it. When I told him that the die is over 20 years old he merely said, so what - Wow - that's customer service in the extreme -

I've been reloading since 1970 but apparently there are some things I still need to learn. This "old dog" is willing to lean new tricks. Any advice you guys can offer would be appreciated. Thanks.

KISS Imperial wax