SlvrDragon50 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Hi! Just set up a Hornady LNL. I have a couple of questions 1: What should I use to lube new dies? They are Hornady 9mm New Dimensions dies 2: If I clean my brass ahead of time, should I apply case lube for storage? Or just leave them dry until I'm about to reload? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 1. No reason to lube the dies - just lube the brass before you reload 2. I store my clean brass in plastic containers, airtight - seems to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 If you are going to store your brass after cleaning, leave it dry and lube prior to loading. After loading it's a good idea to tumble in corncob or walnut for 10 or 15 minutes to remove the case lube prior to shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstoos Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Use Hornady 1 Shot case lube before you load. It does not need to be cleaned again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlvrDragon50 Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 1. No reason to lube the dies - just lube the brass before you reload 2. I store my clean brass in plastic containers, airtight - seems to work. [emoji4] Oh dang really? All the Hornady videos say to disassemble the factory rust preventative oil with degreaser. But the forum posts I've been reading are saying lube causes a lot of stuck case issues so I have been unsure what works. I've been storing my brass in MTM plastic anmo cans. Good to hear!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdude Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 You don't need to lube the brass for the sizing step unless you want to. The titanium nitride coating on the sizing die makes the use of lube unnecessary. You can lube them if you want to. It will make sizing easier. Hornady One Shot works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybayonet Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I tumble my brass for cleaning and have never lubed straight wall cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) I think Hornady is saying to remove the oil that comes on the dies from the factory - that would only be once when you receive them. Lubing the cases for loading is done in the loading process, depending on what lubrication is used, it may dry on it's own and be usable as is or need to be removed if the type that will stay wet and sticky. Edited May 30, 2017 by Steve RA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1_Demon Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 As Steve RA said, you only have to clean the press, dies and powder measure once initially to get the rust preventative off of it. I used a clean, lint free rag and rubbing alcohol and cleaned my entire press, dies and powder measure (NOT the plastic tube!). I then lubed the appropriate press parts and assembled. I did not lube my dies. As others said, you can lube your cases before loading but make sure they dry thoroughly first before loading, but it isn't necessary with those Hornady dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Carbide pistol dies require no lube on cases. Bottlenecked cases should be lubed prior to loading, or you will get the infamous stuck case. Clean and dry for storage. I am a fan of wet cleaning personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJinPA Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 +1 on the Hornady one shot case lube. I wouldn't use for rifle but works great for pistol. Makes sizing much smoother Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) I like the hornady sizing wax for lube, add some to a case once in a while and it keeps it running smooth. Edited November 11, 2017 by Garmil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRiggs Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I like 1 shot, and i store my clean brass in old coffee cans.works well for me.Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, RRiggs said: I store my clean brass in old coffee cans Just be sure to make them airtight ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k80clay Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I clean my brass, store in those plastic shoebox type boxes from Walmart. I hit the cases with one-shot lube before loading. Spray some in the box, stir around, spray some more, stir around. I know everybody says you don't need to lube pistol cases with carbide dies but I think the press just runs smoother with a little lube on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJer Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 22 hours ago, Hi-Power Jack said: Just be sure to make them airtight ... Just started the brass cleaning in prep for my first press. Why do they need to be air tight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Want to keep humidity and insects out ... they make a mess, otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 12 minutes ago, Hi-Power Jack said: Want to keep humidity and insects out ... they make a mess, otherwise. And even then, the brass will still tarnish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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