How do you lube your brass?

[Paddyd]

I used to use the RCBS ink pad system, but for me it's just too messy and I still have to lube the inside of the neck by hand. I started using the Hornady One Shot and it works best for me. It works , but you MUST shake it well first and allow to dry or you'll get cases sticking in the die. If you follow the directions it works beautifully since you can spray right in the neck to lube the expander when you pull out of the die and not worry about contaminating powder or primers. I let mine dry in front of the heat register in the winter and out in the hot sun for about 10 min in summer. Drying and shaking the can is critical.

 

[dantiff2]

I used to use the RCBS ink pad system, but for me it's just too messy and I still have to lube the inside of the neck by hand. I started using the Hornady One Shot and it works best for me. It works , but you MUST shake it well first and allow to dry or you'll get cases sticking in the die. If you follow the directions it works beautifully since you can spray right in the neck to lube the expander when you pull out of the die and not worry about contaminating powder or primers. I let mine dry in front of the heat register in the winter and out in the hot sun for about 10 min in summer. Drying and shaking the can is critical.

I too started off letting them dry. I also sprayed inside the die like the can recommends. The second batch and from then on, I did not allow for any drying time and to be honest. I didn't notice any difference. All cases sized effortlessly. I could not feel a difference in full length sizing with the one shot compared to the imperial wax at all. Shoulder bump was spot on. This is the cats meow for large quantity setups.

P.S. All sizing was done on a Rock Chucker press.

Dan

 

[JarheadAZ]

After recently resurrecting my Side Lock percussion Shenandoah Rifle that I had cleaned and put away preserved with T/C Bore Butter, I am going to try the stuff as a case lube. That front-stuffer looked at least as good as new after about a half-dozen years in a hard case at the back of the closet.

Greg

 

[andy g]

If you do not want to clean cases after sizing lee works good. If you do not mind cleaning after sizing veg. oil works great.

 

[dcali]

THIS. I am always surprised how many folks think it's nuts or won't try it. I've been using it for years!
Mike B

Agreed. I’ve done it. As good as or better than any product out there.

 

[222 rem]

I am specifically curious about those who do large quantities of brass at one time. Such as, reloading with a progressive press.

I have no problem with how I work my small batches for bolt guns. Usually they are no more than 100 rounds. What I'm looking for are maybe some better examples of how to handle several hundred at one time. A more streamlined approach if you will. If I am using a FL die. I will keep three fingers on my left hand coated with a sufficient amount of imperial wax and roll the body of the case around with these fingers applying enough lube to get the job done. Then I push the mouth of the case over a brush that is coated with a dry neck lube powder to handle the inside portion of the neck. This all works perfectly fine and has for years. Now I am loading for a semi and these methods are very limiting. I have thought about buying a spray on lube. I guess you have to lay all the brass on a towel? I hate the thought of spraying an aerosol in the house so that is another deterrent.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks,
Dan

I am specifically curious about those who do large quantities of brass at one time. Such as, reloading with a progressive press.

I have no problem with how I work my small batches for bolt guns. Usually they are no more than 100 rounds. What I'm looking for are maybe some better examples of how to handle several hundred at one time. A more streamlined approach if you will. If I am using a FL die. I will keep three fingers on my left hand coated with a sufficient amount of imperial wax and roll the body of the case around with these fingers applying enough lube to get the job done. Then I push the mouth of the case over a brush that is coated with a dry neck lube powder to handle the inside portion of the neck. This all works perfectly fine and has for years. Now I am loading for a semi and these methods are very limiting. I have thought about buying a spray on lube. I guess you have to lay all the brass on a towel? I hate the thought of spraying an aerosol in the house so that is another deterrent.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks,
Dan

If you truly are running high volume you will need to have carbide resizing dies. Three steps: Tumble, resize, then load.

 

[riflewoman]

When I used to single stage load for the highpower season, I used Imperial or Hornady Unique sizing wax. Load up the index and “social” finger on my left hand rub some on my thumb and pick up a case. Put it in the shell holder and give it a slight wipe as I removed the hand before raising the ram. Reload my fingers every three cases. Never stuck a case and I could easily simple 250 cases per hour. Toss them in a dry tumbler and then continue processing.

Now I use Dillon spray. For large batches I put 250 or more in a large foil roasting pan spray 3 or 4 times, stir them with my fingers, and then spray them 4 more times mix again. Spray once more. And then wet tumble after all processing is complete.

 

[hogpatrol]

I use Hornady One Shot for the small stuff only. Let it sit for a couple minutes or a stuck case may ensue.

 

[jepp2]

If you truly are running high volume you will need to have carbide resizing dies.

If you are sizing rifle brass, even with carbide dies you have to use lube.

 

[dsculley]

Lee Resizing Lube is a Castrol product called Iliform PS 700. It is used in the metal drawing industry. I have tried other methods but I keep coming back Lee Resizing lube. No need to dissolve in a solvent. Just squeeze a small dollop into a plastic container or zip loc bag. Add brass and agitate/shake for 30 seconds or so. If you try this method, you will most likely add excess lube initially. It really does not take much. Iliform PS 700 is designed to adhere to metal. It can be diluted with water if you feel the need. The lube is easy to clean off with a microfiber cloth.

 

[Alcapone396]

Hornady one shot for me and second choice is Dillon case lube..Both in a one gallon zip lock bag..
Let it dry before sizing or you might stick a case in your die..

 

[Rick300]

I use Hornady One Shot for the small stuff only. Let it sit for a couple minutes or a stuck case may ensue.

Yep, the big magnums will stick with it in my experience

 

[Petros284]

Ballistol Spray in a plastic coffee can has worked great for me and I have found it to be the best lube I have used yet. May have to try the Pam spray tho.

 

[Bob Sebold]

Good recipe, for all concerned about the environment. Eco friendly recipe. Grind up one liberal, it can be a small one if that's all you got. They are very soft, mostly fat, use immediately, they start stinking after a day or two. Clean asap, you don't want that stuff on your brass any longer than necessary. When done properly dispose of said lube properly! I just dump it in the river. the turtles love it. After all brass is shot repeat. This is the most environmentally sound way to lube brass. Otherwise I just use one shot.

 

[PatMiles]

While we are in the humor mode, I lube mine with a hose and a garden rake.

 

[DeadWoodDan]

Now I use Dillon spray. For large batches I put 250 or more in a large foil roasting pan spray 3 or 4 times, stir them with my fingers, and then spray them 4 more times mix again. Spray once more. And then wet tumble after all processing is complete.

This is how I load progressive.
DWD

 

[mousegunner]

Latex gloves, squirt some RCBS case lube on the gloves, rub my hands together then grab handfuls of brass and roll them between my hands. Never had a stuck case like this and I also have a chance to eyeball the cases before I size.

 

[hikfromstik]

Ballistol sprayed on shop towel then put brass on top and close the towel and roll brass around in it . I also oil my press with it. I tried the one shot and unique but the ballistol is the only lube that I can feel a big difference in the amount of force applied during sizing.

 

[DOGCAPPER]

Imperial wax along the bottom half only.

 

[Juma]

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