How are you guys applying dry lube?

[Dimner]

So I am new to the world of expander mandrels and bushing dies. Just dipping the neck into the redding dry neck lube is kinda messy and I think results in too much lube. There has to be a better way. So two quick questions.

1) Should I use any dry lube on the inside of the neck while using a FL bushing die?

2) What is your preferred method to apply dry lube inside your necks?

 

[quest450]

The lube applies itself if you don't clean inside cases, let it build up.

 

[PatMiles]

I mix a slurry of powdered moly and 91% alchohol then apply it with a Q tip before I run my PPP/pin gage through the brass and then apply it again before I drop powder. Only takes minutes to apply, the alchohol flashes off very quickly.

 

[SEM]

Are you using the application media or just the dry lube,

 

[bozo699]

So I am new to the world of expander mandrels and bushing dies. Just dipping the neck into the redding dry neck lube is kinda messy and I think results in too much lube. There has to be a better way. So two quick questions.

1) Should I use any dry lube on the inside of the neck while using a FL bushing die?

2) What is your preferred method to apply dry lube inside your necks?

Are you using the dry lube in ceramic beads? Or just dry lube?
Wayne

 

[bozo699]

Are you using the application media or just the dry lube,

I didn’t refresh thread so I didn’t see you already posted this
Wayne

 

[Dimner]

just the dry lube... I only found out there was a media version today while searching.

 

[bozo699]

just the dry lube... I only found out there was a media version today while searching.

You need that then it will no longer be messy for the most part
Wayne

 

[SEM]

I didn’t refresh thread so I didn’t see you already posted this
Wayne

I've done that a time or two also

 

[ptboat]

I use moly.drill small hole in top of cap.and I use a bore mop on a handle.but brush in moly shake of excess and lube inside neck with bore mop.works great for me.

 

[Dimner]

You need that then it will no longer be messy for the most part
Wayne

Is there a DIY way to do this? I have some of these 'Poly Pellets' are they worth a try?

 

[bozo699]

Is there a DIY way to do this? I have some of these 'Poly Pellets' are they worth a try?

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I guess it would be worth a try, you don’t need a lot of dry lube mixed in with them, a little goes a long ways.
Wayne

 

[dgeesaman]

Is there a DIY way to do this? I have some of these 'Poly Pellets' are they worth a try?

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Poly pellets don’t like to shift around each other. They make for great super lightweight bag filling but they will probably resist any stirring or dipping. The Redding media appears to be small perfectly round ceramic beads, which tend to stay in the container and move around smoothly when in use.

That said, I haven’t tried this, just combining my unrelated experiences with both. So if you try it let us know how it goes.

For the OP: I use a q tip dipped directly into the media filled Redding dry lube container. I then swab each neck and need to re dip the swab every few cases. If the mandrel gets grabby I re dip more often. I am very careful to not get ceramic beads in the q tip because it gets pretty hairy before long. I don’t want to send ceramic beads down my barrel!

 

[Dimner]

Qtip, I like that. I'm going to try this first. I'll use a qtip and swab up any dry lube that is on the inner side of lid of my dry lube supply.

 

[dgeesaman]

If you have a choice maybe a foam swab instead. I have qtips around all the time but the cotton comes apart.

 

[SSchnd]

Im trying to recall, at work, who I got a small pair of tubs with a ceramic type balls (very small) that you drop the dry lube into and shake, dip the case mouth/shoulder into 1-3 x and it applies it very cleanly. Looks like the size of a tub of JB bore paste size, lasts a long time!
If I remember to look when I get home can post again.

 

[One Eye Pete]

What PatMiles said in post #3 except I use a properly sized bore mop instead of a Q tip. One dip into the alcohol /moly mix and you can coat 10 case necks.
Dry moly or graphite is just too dusty to work with and doesn’t stay put well on the inside of the neck especially when you drop powder.

 

[Lone Hunter]

Just get this from Brownells and be done with it. This is all you need. When I seat bullets I dip them in this also.

REDDING IMPERIAL CONVENIENCE PAK

Check out REDDING IMPERIAL CONVENIENCE PAK available Online at Brownells Today and many more Case Lubrication products are available in our Reloading Department.

www.brownells.com

 

[Murray Brook]

I use the Redding stuff mixed in with old style BB's. Just dip and turn. Works good and fairly cheap.

 

[bozo699]

Just get this from Brownells and be done with it. This is all you need. When I seat bullets I dip them in this also.

REDDING IMPERIAL CONVENIENCE PAK

Check out REDDING IMPERIAL CONVENIENCE PAK available Online at Brownells Today and many more Case Lubrication products are available in our Reloading Department.

www.brownells.com

^^^^^^this
Wayne