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Use non-chlorinated break cleaner for everything. Clean powder measure really well. Do not degrease the ram.
Use dry lube to lube primer shuttle - or leave it alone.
Put a smidge of grease on the shell plate detents (bottom side).
Lube (any synth. oil will do) the powder measure linkages regularly, they are prone to wear.
If you're loading pistol ammo, don't lube the dies, just lightly lube brass (5 drops of synth.oil into a ziplock bag, toss the brass). Don't know about other calibers.
Rub a dryer sheet inside the powder measure before you dump powder in.
P.S. Search this thread for LnL, I asked these and other questions last year when I got into reloading.
Use dry lube to lube primer shuttle - or leave it alone.
Put a smidge of grease on the shell plate detents (bottom side).
Lube (any synth. oil will do) the powder measure linkages regularly, they are prone to wear.
If you're loading pistol ammo, don't lube the dies, just lightly lube brass (5 drops of synth.oil into a ziplock bag, toss the brass). Don't know about other calibers.
Rub a dryer sheet inside the powder measure before you dump powder in.
P.S. Search this thread for LnL, I asked these and other questions last year when I got into reloading.
Break Cleaner is the best. Some may disagree, but it really kills the grease and cleans great. Synthetic oil or grease works for the shellplate bearings, very lightly though, but if you spill any powder, it attracts it. Dry lube works well.
You will end up with different lubricants on your shelf: Synthetic oil - Mobile1, Dry lube - Smith and Weston, lyman, Jigga lube graphite, etc.
Every-one has their favourites.
You will end up with different lubricants on your shelf: Synthetic oil - Mobile1, Dry lube - Smith and Weston, lyman, Jigga lube graphite, etc.
Every-one has their favourites.
I never heard of Aqualube, the 1st hit in Google is a personal lubricant.
The second hit is marine lube. Do you have a link to the one you're using? - I mean, for the press. I never heard of Aqualube, the 1st hit in Google is a personal lubricant.
Aqualube is a blue colored grease we use offshore on relatively small parts that are submerged or otherwise less accessible for regular maintenance. The stuff is sticky,, almost gummy and stays where its put, even on rotating shafts, without migrating. I like it on die threads and presses because its more or less permanent and keeps things mess free.
The other stuff you've mentioned, I know nothing about,,
.I never heard of Aqualube, the 1st hit in Google is a personal lubricant.
aqualube is a soapy like lubricant used in mounting tires onto rims
I just remove the dies (twist and out) and spray inside with Hornady One Shot Gun Cleaner And Dry Lube, then use Q-tip to get gunk out if there is any.
Compressed (in a can) air is another thing I always have on my reloading bench.
Compressed (in a can) air is another thing I always have on my reloading bench.
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+1 for the actual Hornady 1Shot cleaner & lube. I'm sure it is just re-branded aerosol, but it works.
OneShot seems to be more harsh than brake cleaner, it irritates my skin.
I use OneShot on primer shuttle only. I used it for everything when I got my LnL, including inside the powder measure - with really bad results.As for the dies, I try to keep brake cleaner away from rubber washers. I also lube my pistol brass, and this seems to take care of die lubrication.
