Ahem.. cough, cough... Where do I put the lube?

Ganderite said:
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.
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I'm also guessing that due to the method of how you tumble yours; There is no excess lube anywhere, or if there is it could be quickly wiped off while processing. I tried to dent a case (for science) with my lube (thick Hornady Unique). There are relief holes in the die I tried, which allowed a worm of lube to escape without denting the shoulder.
 
titch-- said:
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
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A lube pad is ok for a few cases. When you are sizing hundreds or thousands, it is handy to be able to lube a couple hundred at a time, in about 30 seconds.

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Mad_Mikee said:
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
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Pretty similar to what I do as well. I grab about 5-8 cases, arrange 'em identical in my left hand, pickup a small dab of Unique wax with my other fingers and lightly smear across the cases. Roll cases back and forth between my palms a few times and then start sizing. I used to use that lube pad but it just took longer. After about 20 cases, I'll just dip the mouth of the case lightly into the lube, wipe the excess around the neck and that'll get some lube on the expander in the die.

The way I do it is a bit messier on your hands but I'm used to getting my hands dirty anyway.
 
I hated having to clean my brass twice (before and after resizing) so I just picked up one of those redding kits with the dry lube and the ceramic ball things. Hopefully it works as well as advertised.
 
Ganderite said:
A lube pad is ok for a few cases. When you are sizing hundreds or thousands, it is handy to be able to lube a couple hundred at a time, in about 30 seconds.

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I imagine if I went through all that coffee mate in my cofee I'd have a bout 23 hours a day to lube my brass so speed or ease would not be of the essence,,,,caffeine will do that to me. LOL

All kidding aside,,,,,,are you using those cans for your lubing containers and if you are, is shaking for only 30 seconds or so does an adequate amount of lube smear on both the outside and the inner neck of each case? Or do you just use your plastic margerine tub for the lubing process and those are just your storage units?
 
I use the Coffee Mate cans for storing the brass and then storing the loaded ammo. The brass is sorted by headstamp in those cans.

I have two plastic tubs dedicated for lubing. A small one for pistol brass and a large one for rifle brass.

And yes. a 30 second shake and swirl lubes all the cases with a thin film and leaves just a smidge on the case mouth so the expander is lubed, too.
 
Ganderite said:
I use the Coffee Mate cans for storing the brass and then storing the loaded ammo. The brass is sorted by headstamp in those cans.

I have two plastic tubs dedicated for lubing. A small one for pistol brass and a large one for rifle brass.

And yes. a 30 second shake and swirl lubes all the cases with a thin film and leaves just a smidge on the case mouth so the expander is lubed, too.
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I used to use the Lee lube and the Ganderite method but found that the water soluble lube was causing rust in some of my dies. Switched to a lube pad and RCBS lube last year. Quite fast lubing 15 223 cases at a time.

Anyone else have rust problems with the Lee lube?
 
I've never used anything but Imperial sizing wax and only had issues with dented shoulders when I first started reloading rifle cases. I soon found out that I was using too much lube, corrected myself and never had a problem since.

So it's basicaly like nowarningshot said.....experience and mistakes will teach you.
 
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