kevin c Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I've used lube since shortly after starting to reload for the sport 20 years ago. Started with Dillon lube, switched to OneShot, and now use ZEP Par silicone. I find that I would often get a sticky residue using OneShot that I ended up removing with isopropyl alcohol post loading. The silicone stays on, leaving the rounds slick in the magazine. I put the spray into a gallon zip lock first and than add brass for shake and bake afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay1 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Does the silicon spray affect your skin somehow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Not that I am aware of. Did you have some specific problem in mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay1 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 No, no idea, just asking if so in case. I´m not a chemist, so... (Although I´ve heard, that silicone can swallow breasts somehow.....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 (edited) I'm no chemist either, but have read at least this much: that silicone is used in medical catheters and implants, as a lubricant for food processing machines, as additive to frying oils, and for baking sheets for cookies. It's used in Mylanta and Maalox for intestinal gas. It's one of the ingredients in antiperspirants, one of the main ingredients in Silly Putty, and is used in the sex industry for toys and personal lubricants. My personal impression is of pretty low toxicity, and personal experience is of no skin problems (mind you, that's RELOADING personal experience ) Edited March 7, 2015 by kevin c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Kevin, thanks for specifying the scope of your experience. The only thing I hate silicon for is refinishing woodwork. Once silicon touches a piece of wood, it is very difficult to get any finish to stick to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CK34 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 I use Lanolin and Isopropyl alcohol, it leaves a waxy finish on them and run great through the redding GRX and Dillion SDB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastlane604 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I lube 9mm every 5 cases, or so. I put a little synthetic motor oil on a folded up paper towel laying on top of a small Tupperware lid. Roll the case over it. It works very well for me. I have used this method for thousands of rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I use Lanolin and Isopropyl alcohol, it leaves a waxy finish on them and run great through the redding GRX and Dillion SDB. Which is what Dillon lube is. Make sure use 100% alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalison Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Just made some with %99.9 isopropyl alcohol and lanolin. 12:1 for starting. I think Dillon may use a little more lanolin, but, I thought that my tubes didn't need as much... I am assuming Dillon takes into account that rifle reloaders are going to use it too, so cover your bases. It looks identical to Dillon, and for me it's just the right amount to keep it all silky smooth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjohn Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Thanks for the pic. Very informative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterDrew Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I've probably loaded 3k 9mm and 40sw rounds on my 650 this year... The last 300 I started using some Dillon case lube. Holy crap. Absolutely noticed a difference in how smooth the press operated. I think it upped my loading rate just because I didn't feel like I was having to really crank the cases in and out of stations 1 and 2. I'm a big fan. I will definitely lube pistol cases from now on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDA Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Welcome to the club, there are new 'pro-lube' members every day. I see numerous comments like yours (i.e., I loaded dry for years but tried lube once and never looked back). I have yet to see someone say "yeah, I used to lube pistol brass but I just didn't like how much smoother and easier it made it so I stopped using it". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Welcome to the club, there are new 'pro-lube' members every day. I see numerous comments like yours (i.e., I loaded dry for years but tried lube once and never looked back). I have yet to see someone say "yeah, I used to lube pistol brass but I just didn't like how much smoother and easier it made it so I stopped using it". Agreed. I'll also wager that those saying they don't see the need are closet lubers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorfish Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 The first step is to admit you have a problem... Hi, my name is ____________________ and I'm a closet luber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceinyerface Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 In the 550, lubing makes the case slide more easily on the dies. So pulling the handle is easier. But more importantly, the primers booger up less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalison Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I have to agree with priming too. All my cases seem to prime easier too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman00 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I have to agree with the original poster about re-sizing 9mm on a Dillon 650. I load 9mm, 40 and 45 ACP and 9mm is by far much harder to resize than the other calibers. I might have to try some One Shot myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkreutz Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 The first step is to admit you have a problem... Hi, my name is ____________________ and I'm a closet luber. Closet Luber..... Is that even legal??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novalty Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 The first step is to admit you have a problem... Hi, my name is ____________________ and I'm a closet luber. Closet Luber..... Is that even legal??? Now we have to lube our closets?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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