blind bat Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I run Lee undersized sizing dies in 9mm and 40 S&W. When combined with coated bullets the amount of belling required causes the brass to stick to the powder through expander/powder funnel. I'm thinking about having my powder funnels sent out to be coated for added lubricity to smooth out the press operation. Has anyone done this? Can you recommend a type of coating that would be self lubricating and not easily get worn away by expanding case mouths? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrrcr Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I used a DLC coating service for my swager and it fixed all the sticking problems I was having. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregJ Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Look at MBF powder funnels. He has a hardened one that is very slick and polished. I doubt any coating would be needed on it for your purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 starline also offers a free service to modify the expander die to eliminate sticking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I use a lanolin lube.... doesn't stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 A lot of the problems can be done away with by polishing the powder funnel to a high shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaldor Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I use a lanolin lube.... doesn't stick. Except for he is talking about the expander. Lanolin lube and powder together are not good friends. You can do this with OneShot as it dries completely and powder will not stick to it. I say just polish it to a mirror shine as a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbitNutz Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 The Double Alpha MBF powder funnel is what I use in my Dillon 650. It works much better than the OEM Dillon in all kinds of ways. I use a GSI billet feeder but the MBF powder funnel is the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absocold Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 A little One Shot case lube on your cases will not only prevent sticking but make sizing easier too. No need to tumble afterwards, it dries and doesn't attract dirt. I tried the Dillon lube, couldn't stand the smell and it seemed a bit greasier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybayonet Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 On Saturday, July 02, 2016 at 2:26 PM, johnbu said: I use a lanolin lube.... doesn't stick. +1, or I just give it a good polishing with a used dryer sheet when ever I get sticking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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