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Re: Case lube
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Anhydrous Lanolin of case forming and RCBS for routine sizing.
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I went to Walmart this morning for a few things and remembered curdog's comment about using 0W-20 synthetic motor oil. So being one who likes to try new things, I wandered over and picked up a quart of the store brand Super Tech 0W-20. Back at home I had some fired 7mm Spanish Mauser cases to size. I cleaned the die first, then wiped on a very thin coat of 0W-20, then sized them. It worked great. Sizing was smooth and easy. Granted, this was not a heavy duty sizing job. For that, I have Imperial on the shelf. But for routine sizing, it is a fine alternative. One $6.50 quart is more than a lifetime supply.
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Re: Case lube
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You can't beat Imperial Sizing Die Wax. I used to kid joe that i didn't know how he made money on the stuff as I don't think I'll live long enough to use up the can.
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How are you fellows removing the motor oil from the cases?
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calledflyer wrote
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How are you fellows removing the motor oil from the cases?
The 0W-20 motor oil is very thin and its a real thin coat. I just wiped it off with paper towel wetted with a little alcohol. It comes right off.
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Re: Case lube
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That's what I like about the Hornady One Shot. Doesn't need to be wiped off after sizing.
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Re: Case lube
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Castor oil,just a fine film on fingers onto case works great,cheap as well! Not much to wipe off.Also good for sizing projectiles pre tumble lubing, cheers Mal in au.
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If you think that's completely degreased (de-oiled?), all right. Makes me wonder, if it wipes off, whether it's any good as a motor lubricant. Oil is supposed to be tenacious to hold on at high speed and temperature. Thanks for the answer. If it's workin', it's workin'.
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Re: Case lube
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Same technique as BudHyett, but I use Lee Resizing Lubricant. Works for both regular sizing, and forming. No cleanup afterward. The thin file of remaining lubricant makes feeding, chambering and extraction work smooth as well. Love the stuff.
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YEs,
Finally 1isenough mentioned Lee Lube.
I, too use it for all sizing and forming uses instead of the old "greasy Kid stuff"
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Re: Case lube
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Make your own case lube.
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Re: Case lube
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I used RCBS case lube for many years, then when Imperial sizing die wax came out I used it. Worked great until I forgot to put the lid on the can while buffing something on a muslin wheel. Grit got in the wax and when I sized some 45-70 cases they were scratched like crazy. Didn't really hurt anything but they sure didn't look very good. From then on I polished in a safe place. Then I used Vaseline for a while which wasn't very good and then bullet lube.
Never really cared for the RCBS lube as it was sticky and gooey and hard to clean up.
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Imperial die wax, little bit on thumb and forefinger, twist on as you pick up the case. Run half a dozen cases or so, dab a little bit more on. Press lever will tell you when fingers need more.
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Joes right about grit in lube. I use Permatex lanolin no grit hand cleaner for high finish wood cleaning. Idiot neighbor heard about it borrowed my jug. Returned it full of grit, had to throw the stuff away.
Grit and lube don’t mix.
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Re: Case lube
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Another Hornady One Shot lube fan. I occasionally use the Lee lube also.
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