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Offline JKEEN33

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Re: Case lubing for reloading
« Reply #15 on: April 30, 2011, 04:27:18 PM »
So is the ziploc bag the standard way to use the spray lube?  It sounds easy enough to do.  Anybody else do it any different?

I lay mine on a rag and spray then roll, but the ziplock bag doesn't sound like a bad idea. I'm going to try this on my next batch.

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Re: Case lubing for reloading
« Reply #16 on: April 30, 2011, 05:24:14 PM »
I use Frankfort Arsenal lube. It comes in a spray bottle or an aresol can. I spray it on the lube pad. Then line up 4-5 cases and roll them.
Occasionally I use the pump spray bottle and give a small squirt up into the die. I don't have any sticking or denting problems at all. As earlier stated, the denting is caused by over lubing. Also, on second or more reloads, I use use an appropriately sized bore brush very lightly sprayed and run it into the case mouth to clean and lube it. Again, do not overlube.

P.S. if the dented cases will still chamber, they can be used and will fire form back to shape.

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Re: Case lubing for reloading
« Reply #17 on: April 30, 2011, 06:57:34 PM »
Used to use Frankfort lube in the pump and put the cases in a block and spray from both sides and let dry works well.  Tried One Shot but  too long a wait for it to dry and if it isn't dry cases stick.  I use Imperial sizing wax now for most everything.  Roll a Q-tip in it make a couple passes down the sides of the case once around the outside of the neck and a little around the inside of the neck and the expander ball just slides back out.

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Re: Case lubing for reloading
« Reply #18 on: April 30, 2011, 08:13:29 PM »
It will not be long SO GET LOADING ..... :IBCOOL: :chuckle:

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Re: Case lubing for reloading
« Reply #19 on: April 30, 2011, 09:25:51 PM »
I spray at 45 degree angle (and into the case mouth) then rotate 180 and do again.  Worked great for me using HOS.

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Re: Case lubing for reloading
« Reply #20 on: May 02, 2011, 12:09:56 PM »
I have been using the RCBS pad and pump spray.  I didn't like waiting for the one shot to dry.

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Re: Case lubing for reloading
« Reply #21 on: May 02, 2011, 12:43:37 PM »
Should I be waiting for the one-shot to dry?  I don’t.

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Re: Case lubing for reloading
« Reply #22 on: May 02, 2011, 01:08:51 PM »
I use a pad with a drizzle of RCBS. It sure dose NOT take much lube. You can hardly tell there is any lube on my cases.
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Re: Case lubing for reloading
« Reply #23 on: May 02, 2011, 01:10:32 PM »
Another +1 for Hornady One-Shot

I love the stuff.  I don't go the 'bag' route, but have had zero issue from giving a quick 1-3 second spray over the rounds in the tray. Depending on what I'm reloading, I'll spray at a different angle to make sure the inside of the neck gets plenty and theres more than enough on the outside of the casing (entire length).

You can let it dry, or get started immediately after spraying (from what I've found), and I love the fact it doesnt interfer with the charge later-on (if excess lube is in or around the case). It doesn't seem to increase the pressure either if any is left on the outside of the case, when firing.

I'll never, EVER go back to the Lee sizing lube. That was such a waste of time
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