bihj
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I make my own lanolin/alcohol lube in a pump spray bottle. Large or small batch reloading.
what is the best case lube? I don't plan on reloading large amounts of ammo at a time. Thanks for your input.
I simply use regular RCBS case lube2. A small 2oz bottle is like $5 and lasts a VERY long time. It is also water soluble and safe for primers. This has worked great for me over the years, and my dies are all original with no wear to speak of. A couple drops rubbed out onto the lube pad, then I roll about 15-20 cases at a time through it and move on. Takes hardly any time and doesn't cost any money really because the bottle lasts so long. It also doubles as a good lube for the press itself and is better than many others since it is indeed primer contact safe.what is the best case lube? I don't plan on reloading large amounts of ammo at a time. Thanks for your input.
Oh they also make a spray that's the same thing, but it's about twice the price and I've never found it to be much easier for me personally, but it is an option and many people use the spray method.I simply use regular RCBS case lube2. A small 2oz bottle is like $5 and lasts a VERY long time. It is also water soluble and safe for primers. This has worked great for me over the years, and my dies are all original with no wear to speak of. A couple drops rubbed out onto the lube pad, then I roll about 15-20 cases at a time through it and move on. Takes hardly any time and doesn't cost any money really because the bottle lasts so long. It also doubles as a good lube for the press itself and is better than many others since it is indeed primer contact safe.
If doing small amounts I just use my little tub of Hornady Unique and apply it to the case with my fingers as I transfer it from the pile to the shellholder.what is the best case lube? I don't plan on reloading large amounts of ammo at a time.
Is alcohol safe to come into contact with primers? I don't believe lanolin harms anything but not sure about the alcohol.
That is what keeps me from using lanolin. Perhaps, if I come up against a serious need, like case reforming ...I've tried various lanolin sprays in the past. They are excellent lubes, but too hard to remove....
I use Imperial Sizing Die Wax for small batches and heavy duty apps.
For high volume semi auto stuff, I use spray. The Dillon stuff is better than One Shot IMO. It takes a lot longer for One Shot to dry than it says on the label.
I'll probably try the home brew when I use up the One Shot.
Some say 90% isopropyl, others say red can Heat (methanol?).
I haven't found this to be a problem at all. I just throw them in the tumbler for 30 minutes or so and move on.That is what keeps me from using lanolin. Perhaps, if I come up against a serious need, like case reforming ...