If used correctly, one lube is about as good as another.
I disagree. I can pick put cases lubed with One Shot by the feel of the press; doesn't matter how much was used or how long it dried.
One Shot works, but many other lubes work better.
If used correctly, one lube is about as good as another.
Don - I used your post to make my point, and I appreciate your being a good sport about it.
I'll buy the next round.
Just curious, but do any of you non-spray, pad fans reload on a progressive?
I'm a pistol-only reloader right now, but when I pick up an AR or something I'll probably pick up a LNL AP. Am I correct in assuming spray in a bag or some such is the general lube practice for progressive rifle reloaders?
Even the thick heavy .44 Mag brass is harder to size with carbide than any other casliber I reload. (A bit more than .41 Mag) I bet the .500 is worse, since it's brass is made to handle even more pressure. A tiny bit of lube on the carbide die make .44 cases glide through amost effortlessly.I just figured the large surface area and thick brass was more than the carbide could handle alone.
++1 On Dillon spray lube. Lay cases down on lube pad, pass over with mist spray, after a couple of min, roll the cases, brush lube inside necks, and size.I lube everything with Dillon spray lube - carbide or not. Takes an extra 15 seconds or so.
Scott
Even with .30 carbine which needs *some* lube every several cases, it's better than gunking up every single case.