CSEMARTIN Posted May 4, 2003 Share Posted May 4, 2003 I am loading with a Dillon 550. The manual says to use regular motor oil to lubricate the press. I have tried this and don't like it because the oil attracts dirt, powder, etc. (And just in case you are wondering, I do regularly clean my press). I am wondering if anyone has figured out a better way to lubricate a Dillon press. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted May 4, 2003 Share Posted May 4, 2003 Brian Enos' slide-glide. It also attracts powder, primer residue, etc. but it seems to last much longer between applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38supPat Posted May 4, 2003 Share Posted May 4, 2003 I hoped that this had to do with reloading. The title is decieving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 I will second the vote for Slide Glide. I use it on my Dillon and it works really well. Since it stays put better than most other greases I find I don't have to reapply it very often. I use SG Lite since my press is in the unheated garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 I hoped that this had to do with reloading. The title is decieving Pat, You should hang your head in shame!!!! You have disgraced your ancestors!! By the way, I wondered the VERY SAME THING!!!!!!!!!!! Jeffro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Brian Enos' slide-glide. I will second the vote for Slide Glide. I use it on my Dillon and it works really well. What they said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38supPat Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 I hoped that this had to do with reloading. The title is decieving Pat, You should hang your head in shame!!!! You have disgraced your ancestors!! By the way, I wondered the VERY SAME THING!!!!!!!!!!! Jeffro Oh ..my ancestors gave up on me long ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 At least he didn't mention Astro-Glide...... Which begs the different question: Whatever happened to Michael? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 Yes, it does work great on the Dillon, and it works especially well under the shell plate and in/on the ball and spring detent. I've never found any dirt or powder that may accumulate in it to be a problem; meaning, it doesn't cause anything to prematurely wear. IMHO, I believe the "dirt/dust factor" that comes up in lubrication discussions is highly overrated. I've used the Glide on my pistols in a dusty desert environment for many years, and can say I've never seen any wear caused by dirt or powder residue in the grease. Sure, if you plan to throw your gun in an sand pile, I wouldn't lube it with grease. But for competition use, it's the shit. Maybe the reason foreign material is harmless is because the grease works so well that it always keeps a layer of grease between the foreign material and any metal it may touch. Yea, I think that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 Maybe the reason foreign material is harmless is because the grease works so well that it always keeps a layer of grease between the foreign material and any metal it may touch. Yea, I think that's it. Brian, That sure didn't APPEAR to be a very scientific route to that conclusion Best, Jeffro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liota Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 Okay, here goes. My open gun seems to like to be dirty. Any time I clean it, it chokes. If I just give it a little lube between matches and about half way through the match, it runs like a charm. If I "clean" it, I'm done. Even running a mag through it, doesn't ensure functionality. It seems to work better if it's filthy. The only downside to it really, at this point, seems to be the limitation it puts on my wardrobe when I shoot, no white shirts or light-colored pants. Is this hurting the gun? I apologize for carrying this further off topic. Liota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 I think what makes Pat Harrison's postings so effective (i.e., larger-than-life) is that damn' avatar of his.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted May 7, 2003 Share Posted May 7, 2003 I don't think dark colored clothing hurts the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 Jeff, Glad you enjoyed that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 I've been told by Dillon that the only reason they recommend useing motor oil on thier press is to keep the shaft from rusting if you do not use it frequently and that if you do use it quite often then it doesn't need any lube at all. I have a 550 that I reload about 500 rnds. a week on and after I recieved this info about 2 years ago I stopped lubeing it all together and have had no problems since. ( I had a lot of primer feed problems before ). But I'm still pretty sure that Slide-Glide will do a good job at rust prevention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitaly Posted June 8, 2003 Share Posted June 8, 2003 Any other particular lubricant (aside from slide/astro-glide)? And would purchasing the press cleaning kit from Dillon be recommendable thing to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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