I followed some people's recommendations and, after a thorough cleaning with brake cleaner, ran some graphite powder through the powder measure on my Hornady AP. While cycling the powder measure, I noticed a fair bit of graphite powder on the outside of the rotor, mostly where the micrometer goes in. Is this normal? I figure the graphite powder is finer than gunpowder, but still, just want to make sure... TIA.
Question: Graphite in a Hornady LnL
- Thread starter aridan
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blaser.306
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- Saskatoon , Sask
If I remember correctly it is graphite that is used on smokeless powder to give it lubricity in powder measures already , so if you don't go crazy with it at first the residual graphite from the powder will maintain!
I sprayed my rotor with the aerosol graphite (cleaned with contact cleaner first). Black and nasty but works just fine. I put a piece of tape over the micrometer insert hole which was probably not necessary but worked nonetheless.
Guys, don't get me wrong: I still think that graphite is a good idea - at least it won't hurt. My only concern is the powder showing up on the OUTSIDE of the rotor when I cycle the measure - thus indicating that the rotor's tolerances aren't that tight. I just wanted to know if it is OK in your opinion. Thanks again.
P.S. FWIW, I think the spray would adhere better than powder - powder will only deposit itself in the places of friction. HKMark23, where did you get yours, if you don't mind me asking? My powder comes from Rona: a small plastic bottle, sold to lubricate locks.
P.S. FWIW, I think the spray would adhere better than powder - powder will only deposit itself in the places of friction. HKMark23, where did you get yours, if you don't mind me asking? My powder comes from Rona: a small plastic bottle, sold to lubricate locks.
Double check that the insert has properly seated and engaged in the rotor. The spring loaded locking pin can sometimes hold the insert in place without it being properly seated in the groove. Fiddle with it a bit. You'll see what I mean. Hope this helps.
Thanks, I do know what you mean, the insert always gives me problems when I'm putting it in. I'll re-insert it & see what happens. Thanks again!
