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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: crnbndr on November 11, 2012, 09:09:56 AM

Title: Removing case lube
Post by: crnbndr on November 11, 2012, 09:09:56 AM: What is the easiest way to remove case lube?
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Post by: runamuk on November 11, 2012, 09:12:39 AM: I just wipe them down with a rag
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Post by: wrangler on November 11, 2012, 09:17:05 AM: a tumbler and some walnut media is a great investment. :tup:
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Post by: beauhuntr on November 11, 2012, 08:11:14 PM: use "ONESHOT" case lube and don't worry about it. Great product never had a problem with it. Have used it for 7 years.
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Post by: NW-GSP on November 11, 2012, 08:13:08 PM: I just wipe them down also
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Post by: snowshoes22 on November 12, 2012, 01:54:15 PM: I tumble them after loading
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Post by: h20hunter on November 12, 2012, 01:54:50 PM: I wipe them down.....was always told to never tumble loaded ammo.
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Post by: wraithen on November 12, 2012, 01:57:34 PM: I remover the lube right after sizing. Just throw a few hundred in a big ziplock with dawn. Dump them out after shaking for a bit and rinse.
Title: Re: Removing case lube
Post by: runamuk on November 12, 2012, 01:58:40 PM: Quote from: wraithen on November 12, 2012, 01:57:34 PM
I remover the lube right after sizing. Just throw a few hundred in a big ziplock with dawn. Dump them out after shaking for a bit and rinse.
dang how much lube you using :yike:
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Post by: snowshoes22 on November 12, 2012, 02:02:20 PM: I was hesitant but all my books recomend it.
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Post by: h20hunter on November 12, 2012, 02:03:32 PM: Your book recommends tumbling loaded rounds?
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Post by: snowshoes22 on November 12, 2012, 02:03:45 PM: it only take a couple minutes
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Post by: snowshoes22 on November 12, 2012, 02:04:26 PM: I'll try to find it
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Post by: wraithen on November 12, 2012, 02:05:35 PM: Quote from: runamuk on November 12, 2012, 01:58:40 PM
Quote from: wraithen on November 12, 2012, 01:57:34 PM
I remover the lube right after sizing. Just throw a few hundred in a big ziplock with dawn. Dump them out after shaking for a bit and rinse.
dang how much lube you using :yike:

Just enough. I just don't feel like bothering with wiping each one down and don't own a tumbler. Putting case lube into my ultrasonic doesn't appeal to me.

My rounds, once loaded, are put into storage containers until use.
Title: Re: Removing case lube
Post by: h20hunter on November 12, 2012, 02:08:14 PM: I use the Dillon brand lube and it takes just a tiny spray....I usually lay the number of cases out I plan on loading, spritz, roll with a sponge, load, check and gauge the rounds. Then, I lay 'em out, sprits with cleaner, roll, put in a case. I usually do about 20 at a time this way with powder checks at 1, 3, 10, and 20.
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Post by: Jingles on November 12, 2012, 02:08:36 PM: I throw mine in the corn cob media after sizing and let it run for about 1/2 hour.
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Post by: runamuk on November 12, 2012, 02:13:24 PM: Quote from: wraithen on November 12, 2012, 02:05:35 PM
Quote from: runamuk on November 12, 2012, 01:58:40 PM
Quote from: wraithen on November 12, 2012, 01:57:34 PM
I remover the lube right after sizing. Just throw a few hundred in a big ziplock with dawn. Dump them out after shaking for a bit and rinse.
dang how much lube you using :yike:

Just enough. I just don't feel like bothering with wiping each one down and don't own a tumbler. Putting case lube into my ultrasonic doesn't appeal to me.

My rounds, once loaded, are put into storage containers until use.
just never occurred to me to wash them actually seems more time consuming than a quick wipe....I also usually wipe them as I prime them that way I can check for any weirdness ..... not in any sort of rush to get done so works for me :dunno:
Title: Re: Removing case lube
Post by: Mike450r on November 12, 2012, 02:29:29 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on November 12, 2012, 02:03:32 PM
Your book recommends tumbling loaded rounds?

commercial ammo is tumbled before packaging and sale
Title: Re: Removing case lube
Post by: FALFire on November 13, 2012, 08:56:03 AM: Tumbling loaded ammo is not a problem, done all the time.
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 13, 2012, 09:11:15 AM: I don't do anything... just load and shoot. The lube is pretty well worn off after sizing and loading and handling anyways.
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Post by: marlin on November 14, 2012, 10:12:23 PM: I size, then trim to length and chamfer inside and outside of case mouths, and then tumble.
ive found that when I was using lee case lube in a tube, It wasnt too sticky and I could just throw it in the tumbler after sizing.. But now Im using the Cabelas spray type case lube, and it gets really sticky and I use alot. I spray lube directly in to my die before I even start, and then hose them down with case lube about 30 at a time and shake them up in a bowl. After sizing with the spray lube, I use a bowl and collander to wash them with dish soap and then rinse them, before moving on to trimming and case prep. I like to leave my brass in the tumbler for like 6hrs at a time, so it comes out looking factory new.