Post by: Todd_ID on April 29, 2011, 01:56:35 PM
What case lube have you guys found to be the most effective since, apparently, Lee Lube isn't cutting it for the Beowulf or I'm an incompetent case luber with the Lee stuff.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on April 29, 2011, 02:10:39 PM
Post by: spookgus on April 29, 2011, 02:16:05 PM
Are the dents on the sides or the shoulder?
Post by: CP on April 29, 2011, 02:23:05 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on April 29, 2011, 02:27:58 PM
Post by: JKEEN33 on April 29, 2011, 03:05:11 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on April 29, 2011, 03:10:23 PM
Post by: fremont on April 29, 2011, 03:31:27 PM
Post by: BK on April 29, 2011, 07:04:15 PM
Post by: Todd_ID on April 29, 2011, 11:08:28 PM
I started with a lube pad and have used the spray can case lubes. But I am back to using the RCBS case lube and pad.Dents are coming on the sides of the case on both .223 and 50 cal, so I think it's my lube practices. I'll give the One Shot a try; Midway has it on sale now, so it won't hurt quite so bad.
Are the dents on the sides or the shoulder?
Post by: mazama on April 30, 2011, 10:28:45 AM
Post by: Todd_ID on April 30, 2011, 10:40:25 AM
Post by: runningboard on April 30, 2011, 11:07:26 AM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on April 30, 2011, 12:13:33 PM
Post by: KillBilly on April 30, 2011, 12:17:43 PM
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.
Post by: JKEEN33 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.
Post by: wadu1 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.
:yeah: I do the same as Killbilly; only one stuck case since switching from a RCBS pad.
Post by: AWS on April 30, 2011, 06:57:34 PM
AWS
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on April 30, 2011, 08:13:29 PM
Post by: fremont on April 30, 2011, 09:25:51 PM
Post by: whacker1 on May 02, 2011, 12:09:56 PM
Post by: CP on May 02, 2011, 12:43:37 PM
Post by: C-Money on May 02, 2011, 01:08:51 PM
Post by: BlackRidge on May 02, 2011, 01:10:32 PM
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