TimG_SC Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I am about to load some lead rounds (Ga Arms 230g LRN) and am wondering how frequently I need to clean the carbide sizing die and bullet seating die.(both Dillon) what do you cleans your dies with and what is your preffered cleaning method? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhurd Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 You're supposed to clean them?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csiedmond1 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Depends how dirty they are!!! If dirty, clean, if not don't clean!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill M Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I'll clean mine from time to time with the same cleaner I use to clean my barrel. I normally clean when changing tool heads. If I'm going to let the tool head sit for awhile I'll also give it a light coat of oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhurd Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Man I'd better check mine I got some that have been in use since the late 70s (sarcasm off here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes777 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 haha, i take my dremel snake neck and put a cloth wheel on it, then i run it about medium speed and stick it up in the seating die. 4k later, i tear all of the dies apart and "clean them" lightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 It's been a long time since I even thought about cleaning a carbide sizing die. As for the others the only buildup I've ever gotten in them has been bullet lube from cast bullets. Tossing the dies in a pot of boiling water gets the lube out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trini Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I use a 16 GA bore brush. A few passes they are clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Take it apart and put all the parts in with whatever brass you are tumbling, it'll be clean when the brass is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 Raven Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Clean it with cue-tips and alcohol after each use. Once a year, put it in the sonic cleaner for about 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Take it apart and put all the parts in with whatever brass you are tumbling, it'll be clean when the brass is done. I like that idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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