jimreed1948 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'm starting to load 9 mm again after not doing so for 35 years. I only lube a few rifle case but none of my pistol cases. In the past I would roll each case on a lube pad and go from there. Is there a better way now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Yes, hornaday one shot. I put 50 - 100 in a Tupperware container, lightly spray and shake them a bit. Fast, easy and effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I use the lid off of a cardboard box, put a few hundred in it, just enough so they all lay flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ankeny Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Same here. I put a bunch of cases on a cookie sheet, then give them a light dusting of One Shot ( red can aerosol) as I ride by on a fast horse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 In the past I would roll each case on a lube pad and go from there. Damn, you have been gone awhile! One shot in a plastic shoe box. Doesn't take much. A can should do several thousand cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildot1 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Dillon case lube in a plastic container IE: peppercini or large restuarant type condiment. Couple hundred in at a time two light sprays and put lid on. Move jar in hands on side in circular motion. Been doing it this way for twenty years, takes less than two min's. Mildot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBunniFuFu Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 One shot and a cardboard box, also gives you an extra opportunity to check your cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Use a small bath towel - not one of wife's favorites - and spray lube on it, dump brass on and pick up and shake back and forth. Put towel in plastic bag when not using, keeps lube from dissipating between uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimreed1948 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 In the past I would roll each case on a lube pad and go from there. Damn, you have been gone awhile! I have not reloaded 9 mm since that time, but I have stayed up with .40 & .45 and some rifle, just not 9 mm. With big hands those little cases can be tough to pick up. My wife will probably do the 9 mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDlineman Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) my method- place 2-300 cases in a gallon zip lock bag (lay bag flat), spray a few shots of case lube into the bag and roll them around, then dump onto a cookie sheet to dry. Edited May 10, 2014 by MDlineman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxWoodsHunterxX Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Why the lube on pistol cases. I've never had an issue with them. Just curious as to reasoning does it improve loading Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Why the lube on pistol cases. Easier on the arm ... and press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornetx40 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 It's easier on the sizing die, and the case comes off the flaring die much easier. The lube won't contaminate anything. And you will stop seeing the brass filings all over the shell plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klee Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Why the lube on pistol cases. I've never had an issue with them. Just curious as to reasoning does it improve loading Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD It's a lot easier since 9 is a tapered case. 9major especially, a lot of powder spill without lube. Edited May 10, 2014 by klee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Why the lube on pistol cases. I've never had an issue with them. Just curious as to reasoning does it improve loading Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Easier to load, especially when your loading session is 1k at a sitting. But, another benefit of lube that often goes unnoticed to the casual loader is oal consistency. oal's stay much tighter with lubing and even better with lubing sorted brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too_Slow Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) That and if his 9mm dies are 35+ years old they may be steel and not carbide so they would have to be lubed no matter what. Brian Edited May 10, 2014 by Too_Slow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxWoodsHunterxX Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Sounds logical. I'm getting ready to load about 1k here soon so I'll have to remember to start doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGary Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Also One Shot in a plastic coffee can with some shake rattle and role. I can tell right away when I forget it makes it much easier on the progressive and my old arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty79 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I just tumble 500 cases with a half a cap of Nu Finish in the media. Is that enough or should I spray? Given my experience with some virgin brass I have, I will spray them next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffgats Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Do you tumble the brass to get rid of lube after resizing or just load away. And or tumble a loaded round to get rid of the lube, Never did lube my brass before, but recently my shoulder is not that strong and having some athritis, lol, nothing really funny about my athritis. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klee Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I just tumble the finished rounds for about 10-15 minutes to get rid of the lube. I know some frown upon this but I never had an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhett45acp Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 One Shot all the way. Makes the press run smooth. I put the finished rounds in long "sock" with a shot of silicone spray. Then roll the sock up and down about 20 times. Rounds are clean and super slippery. I have tumbled finished rounds before. No adverse results. BUT, I did, tumble some 180 HP in 40. Dumb. The media was all in the actual HP. Will not do that again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDA Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I have tumbled finished rounds before. No adverse results. BUT, I did, tumble some 180 HP in 40. Dumb. The media was all in the actual HP. Will not do that again. Nothing a little compressed air won't remedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhett45acp Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Thanks RDA - Never thought about that - Air-compressor is sitting by the tumbler. A duh moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmj3 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) Why the lube on pistol cases. I've never had an issue with them. Just curious as to reasoning does it improve loading Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD I thought the same thing until I tried it. If you're loading on a progressive it really makes the operation a lot smoother and the everything seems to come out a lot more consistent as well. When using Hornady One Shot I just leave the light lube on the finished rounds, might even help with chambering. Edited May 12, 2014 by fmj3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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