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I’ve been reloading for better than 50 years. Used to shoot competitively. I wish I had kept records as to just how many rounds I’ve reloaded...tens of thousands to be sure. Started off using Lyman case lube...the stuff that came in the tube. Remember that? Learned the hard way years ago that the lube pad I used with this stuff was a good place to accumulate grit that would eventually make its way on to your cases and inside the die resulting in a badly scored resizing die. I’ve used all manner of spray lubricants, liquid resizing lubes, automotive lubricants (STP), beef suet and even K-Y Jelly...which will get you some strange looks when your wife sees that sitting on your work bench. Some of that stuff worked better than others and some was just a bad idea (STP & K-Y Jelly). The last 20+ years I’ve gravitated toward the stuff that comes in tubs or snuff sized tins...Hornady, Redding etc. I find it easier to apply the lube with my fingers. I can get just the right amount on my cases and, provided I clean my resizing die before the start of each session, this is the best way to control lube build-up and avoid oil dents. Resized a quantity of 270 brass yesterday using Redding case lube ( the stuff in the tin ) and started thinking. Their profit margins on that stuff has got to be the into the thousands of percents. Got to be fairly easy to make right? Anyone out there make their own case lube that is similar to the stuff in the tin? If so, what’s your recipe?