Is Case Lube a Necessity when only Resizing the Neck?

[JEFFPPC]

I love short cut competitors, so easy.

 

[mikecr]

Is neck sizing only still a common practice?

I don't know if it was ever 'common'.
I never FL size. Just shoulder bumps and bushing neck sizing (in separate operations).
With appropriate cartridge, chamber and dies, to SAAMI max, FL sizing is not a requirement.
And without FL sizing, nor excess sizing in general, things get a whole lot easier.
In contrast, something like a 30-06, and/or a sloppy chamber, will lead to FL sizing. No way around it.

I use lube for shoulder bumping, but not for bushing neck sizing.
Someone mentioned & it is important that the neck ODs are clean for sizing.

 

[NorCalMikie]

I've loaded and reloaded over 1,000 rounds so far and have yet to use case lube. I know you are supposed to use it. But, other then the case getting stuck, are there any other benefits?

Thanks.

It's YOUR decision. 1000 + rounds and no issues? Only takes ONE TIME sticking a case in a die and you'll wish you HAD lubed.
Don't have time to clean off the case lube? You'll have more time trying to remove a stuck case and maybe damaging your die but like I said, it's up to you.

 

[NorCalMikie]

Dented shoulders will follow!

and will blow out on firing.

 

[Shooter13]

I dont know of anybody using lube on the necks or shoulders unless using an expander ball then lube the neck with 21st century moly neck lube kit. When FL sizing only lube the body

Direct and on point...........and correct!

 

[J.d. Popkes]

I don't know if it was ever 'common'.
I never FL size. Just shoulder bumps and bushing neck sizing (in separate operations).
With appropriate cartridge, chamber and dies, to SAAMI max, FL sizing is not a requirement.
And without FL sizing, nor excess sizing in general, things get a whole lot easier.
In contrast, something like a 30-06, and/or a sloppy chamber, will lead to FL sizing. No way around it.

I use lube for shoulder bumping, but not for bushing neck sizing.
Someone mentioned & it is important that the neck ODs are clean for sizing.

How are you bumping shoulders? What die?

 

[mikecr]

How are you bumping shoulders? What die?

I bump 1-1.5thou with bump dies. Custom JLC Precision.
These body dies are fitted from my over pressure formed cases.
So back to normal SAAMI max, as max pressure loads, they provide case body support, while shoulder bumping only.

I bushing neck size and seat bullets with Wilson hand dies. Sinclair/PMA mandrels.
My chambers are either SAAMI Min, or of my design (with my reamers), fitted to new cases.

 

[Murray Brook]

Direct and on point...........and correct!

Glad to see I'm not the only one doing it this way.

 

[Webster]

I've loaded and reloaded over 1,000 rounds so far and have yet to use case lube. I know you are supposed to use it. But, other then the case getting stuck, are there any other benefits?

Thanks.

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