I was perusing several videos about reloading with a Dillon 550B. I ran across one in which a guy was discussing how to make your own case lube (99% alcohol and lanolin). In that video he said that he would also lubricate his pistol brass. Using carbide dies, I have never used lube on them before. The guy in the video said that it makes a world of difference in the smoothness of the reloading process. I figured I would give it a shot. In order to keep lube from getting inside the case, you need to get a large plastic jar. I used the container that bulk laundry pods come in (I think it was All detergent). I took an old t-shirt rag (about 10"X10") and sprayed it down with some lube. I threw about 100 cases in the container, then soaked down a folded up paper towel with lube on top of the cases. I twirled and tumbled the cases until I figured they were coated really well and dumped them out to dry. WOW! What a difference it made. The case "slides" into the die really slick and smooth now. He was right, it made a world of difference. Anything that will make reloading easier, I'm game. And this is making it easier for me. Just thought I would share with you guys for those that don't lube their pistol cases.