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Now that I have your attention... a simple question: When full-length resizing - where do you put the resizing lube? And how much is enough?

I've been reloading for about a year now - but just using a collet die neck resizer, which doesn't require lube.

No I need to re-size some 1F brass I just bought.


Thanks!

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Half a dozen drops on a case lube pad,rub it in,roll the cases over top of the lubed pad,dab some lube on a Q-tip,lightly wipe the inside of the case mouth,resize away..
 
Put lube on the case body and the inside of the neck (for the expander ball) but avoid the shoulder. Although case lube works, powdered graphite or mica works best for inside the neck (so that you don't get powder sticking to the inside of the neck...bit of a PITA).
 
I like the redding wax. Rub a bit on your fingers then roll the cartridge through your fingers a few times, then resize.
Usually only have to put more wax on my finger every 5-10 cases
 
Depends on what you are using/how you are lubing...wax lube is a light tickle o'er the body, and a dab in the neck (none on the shoulder), pads are roll'em (I dunno what to do about neck as I don't use a pad), or the good 'ol spray n' play (lanolin alcohol mix).

I settled on hornady unique because I load in small batches, and it's controllable by feel of previous press n' pull.
 
Here's a tip I got from Ganderite, smear a blob on your finger( about a toothbrush lenght) smear that around the inside of a 1 lb margerine container, the put your brass in , put the lid on and swish it around for a couple of minutes. Works perfect. I also use a lanolin and isopropyl mixture. I just put my brass in a plastic container and give it a couple of sprays, while swishing the brass around. This works great also. After I resize and trim ( if necessary) o then throw them back in the tumbler for a half hour, to remove the lube.


The lanolin and 99% isopropyl lasts a long time and is the cheapest and best method IMO
 
I use the dillon spray lube (alcohol and lanolin i think). I toss a few hundred in a tub and give it a couple of sprays then roll them around for a bit. Works like a charm and and is much faster to apply. Cost is about $20 for a spray bottle full - should do a few thousand cases before it empties. I found the lubing pad too slow and inconsistent (too much lube on the first dozens and too little on the last one).
 
If you are sizing a few cases, the case lube technique does not matter very much. If you have a bucket or two of brass to size, there is a fast efficient way to lube the cases. I lube 100 or so cases (rifle) at a time. Takes about 30 seconds.

I use Lee case lube. It is a water soluble cream that is easy to clean off.

Dump brass in a plastic pail that has a lid.

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Then take a 1" worm of lube and smear it around the top inside wall of the pail.

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Put lid on and swirl and shake for 15 seconds. This will lube all the cases and deposit a tiny dab on the case mouth, to lube the expander button.
 
Ganderite said:
If you are sizing a few cases, the case lube technique does not matter very much. If you have a bucket or two of brass to size, there is a fast efficient way to lube the cases. I lube 100 or so cases (rifle) at a time. Takes about 30 seconds.

I use Lee case lube. It is a water soluble cream that is easy to clean off.

Dump brass in a plastic pail that has a lid.

lubebrass1.jpg


Then take a 1" worm of lube and smear it around the top inside wall of the pail.

lubebrass.jpg


Put lid on and swirl and shake for 15 seconds. This will lube all the cases and deposit a tiny dab on the case mouth, to lube the expander button.
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Great tip!
After trying a bunch of different lubes I always end up back with the Lee. This will speed up the process a lot. Thanks Ganderite (and Brianma65)
 
Brianma65 said:
Here's a tip I got from Ganderite, smear a blob on your finger( about a toothbrush lenght) smear that around the inside of a 1 lb margerine container, the put your brass in , put the lid on and swish it around for a couple of minutes. Works perfect. I also use a lanolin and isopropyl mixture. I just put my brass in a plastic container and give it a couple of sprays, while swishing the brass around. This works great also. After I resize and trim (if necessary) then throw them back in the tumbler for a half hour, to remove the lube.
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Tumbling will remove the lube but quickly contaminates the tumbling media for any other use. I use the Lee lube but instead of tumbling I simply swish the cases around in a container with some lacquer thinner for 15-20 seconds. This completely removes the lube. Then I dump the cases on a towel & let the thinner evaporate (do this outside unless you want a good buzz and a few million dead brain cells ). :HR:
 
For these broadcast lube techniques: the sprays and Ganderites interesting method, how do you avoid luring the shoulders of the brass?

I don't get too fussed because I only fl size once, and then marry batches of brass to specific rifles, and then every load just requires a neck size. But when I get a new batch of brass I dread the luring part because I stay cautious to keep it away from the case shoulder.
 
colinjw said:
If too much lube gets on the shoulder then the case might get a dent there when being sized.
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Ah yes, I remember seeing that happening at the beginning of my reloading career, using that RCBS lube. It still fired though. I haven't ever had that happen again, since I started using the lanolin method. Or Ganderites method.
 
TargetAcquired said:
For these broadcast lube techniques: the sprays and Ganderites interesting method, how do you avoid luring the shoulders of the brass?

I don't get too fussed because I only fl size once, and then marry batches of brass to specific rifles, and then every load just requires a neck size. But when I get a new batch of brass I dread the luring part because I stay cautious to keep it away from the case shoulder.
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Lube on the shoulder is not a problem. Too much lube on the shoulder is the problem. If you get lube dents make a note to use less lube next time. The dents don't matter. they blow out when fired.
 
Brianma65 said:
Ah yes, I remember seeing that happening at the beginning of my reloading career, using that RCBS lube. It still fired though. I haven't ever had that happen again, since I started using the lanolin method. Or Ganderites method.
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+1 Lanoilin is my first go to step mosty on pistol and then manually near case neck / shoulder for rifle rounds
 
Ive used the RCBS lube and pad that came with my kit I got and I never had a problems yet with it, but I use it a bit different.

I just drop a couple drops of lube on the pad and spread it out with my finger. I just tap my finger on the pad when I need some and thats pretty much every second case. WIth that I just spin the case with my other hand applying some lube to the outside of the case, even a lil on the neck.

For the inside of the case I bought a mop (that cleans the inside of your barrel) and with that I add a couple drops of lube to that and just spin it around twice inside the neck of the brass and that had never given me any problems. I do suggest cleaning it out with a clean brush afterwards because your powder will stick to the left over lube thats in it.

Works for me
 
I dump mine on a cookie sheet with higher sides then hit them with Lyman quik spray.

Apparently the skeet I lifted off the wife was expensive and she still swears when she looks for it. I suggest a cheaper alternative and deadbolts on the gun room doors
 
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