ChuckS Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Since I have not used case lube in the past with my 650. My reloading arm had a talk with me the last time we reloaded and the arm won. My only question is after the reload is completed do you have to wipe off the brass before firing the round? Hi there, Some folks wipe, some clean with a light solvent and rag, some tumble. I leave it on. It has never caused any problem that I can see other than a little grime on my fingers after loading a bunch of mags. Do a search of the reloading forums for "case lube" and you will find pages of stuff to enjoy. Later, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisconsin Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Since I have not used case lube in the past with my 650. My reloading arm had a talk with me the last time we reloaded and the arm won. My only question is after the reload is completed do you have to wipe off the brass before firing the round? Sorry to have hijack this thread. I should of done my homework. I found my answer on a past thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Since I have not used case lube in the past with my 650. My reloading arm had a talk with me the last time we reloaded and the arm won. My only question is after the reload is completed do you have to wipe off the brass before firing the round? Sorry to have hijack this thread. I should of done my homework. I found my answer on a past thread You will find it is pretty hard to come up with a question that has not been asked here! Welcome to the forums! Treat yourself to a brat, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 My only question is after the reload is completed do you have to wipe off the brass before firing the round? One of the very nice things about Hornady One-Shot (and RCBS, for that matter) is that after it evaporates you can barely tell it was there. One thing that bugs me about the Dillon case lube is that, in my experience, it never evaporates. That might sound like a good feature, but I should be able to load my magazines during practices sessions or at matches without feeling like Slimer from Ghostbusters just had his way with my fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff686 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Since I have not used case lube in the past with my 650. My reloading arm had a talk with me the last time we reloaded and the arm won. My only question is after the reload is completed do you have to wipe off the brass before firing the round? Hi there, Some folks wipe, some clean with a light solvent and rag, some tumble. I leave it on. It has never caused any problem that I can see other than a little grime on my fingers after loading a bunch of mags. Do a search of the reloading forums for "case lube" and you will find pages of stuff to enjoy. Later, Chuck I used to leave it on, it didn't hurt functionality. However, I like to stripe my brass, and it really keeps the dye from sticking. It acts as a barrier and makes the marks come off during firing. If I clean them first, the stripe stays on until tumbling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Maybe when I get some experience at reloading I will try it using case lube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 OR you could use case lube WHILE getting experience at reloading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kildar Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Case lube isn't necessary but I know my arm can tell the difference after long reloading sessions if I don't use One Shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott e Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Case lube isn't necessary but I know my arm can tell the difference after long reloading sessions if I don't use One Shot. I use Dillon's case lube, much easier. I talked to them about getting it off the cases. They said to tumble for a couple of minutes afterward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speculatorking Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 (edited) Just ordered 4 cans of one-shot case lube. Curious to see the difference. Stay tuned. Edited December 24, 2008 by speculatorking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I use one shot, then clean loaded rounds with rubbing alcohol, then spray with silicone (napa). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 I prefer straight unscented, pure lanolin (which is the actual lubricant in several commercial case lubes). Put a couple hundred cases in a box, dab a spot a third the size of a pencil eraser on your hand, work the lanolin around your hand/fingers and then run your hands through the cases in the box...don't have to get every case. The press will run easier and you don't have to tumble/clean the finished rounds. I tried One-Shot and wasn't very impressed with it at all. I've used other lubes, but many of them (Dillon) tend to be messy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragsflh Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 I HAVE A 550 DILON PRESS.STRAIGHT WALL CASES .YOU CAN LUBE OR DRY.LUBE HELPS LESS WEAR AND LUBE ALL RIFLE SO DONT GET STUCK. A COOKIE SHEET ,SILICONE SPRAY OR WD WORKS TOO.JUST DONT USE TOO MUCH.MY 2 PENNIES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Ouch! Turn down the volume, dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speculatorking Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 (edited) Just loaded about 500 rounds of 9mm. I used one shot case lube for the first time. I am hooked on the stuff. Much easier to operate the press. Edited December 27, 2008 by speculatorking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el pres Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Just loaded about 500 rounds of 9mm. I used one shot case lube for the first time. I am hooked on the stuff. Much easier to operate the press. Once you go lube, you cant go back !! Now what are you going to do when you run out ?? Someone mentioned Oneshot was like $12.00 per can earlier in the thread ??? I just got some cans at , of all places Cabelas, for $5.99ea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speculatorking Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolina flatfoot Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Another rookie question: when you guys use case. Start from the beginning...are you taking dirty brass, putting it in the tumbler for a few hours and clean it. Then lay it out in a box or whatever and spray it a few times. Shake it or wipe it, then throw it in your loader and go? Or are you spraying it before you tumble it? sorry for the stupid question? thks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Another rookie question:when you guys use case. Start from the beginning...are you taking dirty brass, putting it in the tumbler for a few hours and clean it. Then lay it out in a box or whatever and spray it a few times. Shake it or wipe it, then throw it in your loader and go? Or are you spraying it before you tumble it? sorry for the stupid question? thks! Yes, you tumble it unti it's clean and then lube right before loading. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtremeShot Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Squirt a little teflon powder over the brass in the case feeder. Works good. You can buy Teflon on ebay. ...and it's inert and won't react with the gunpowder. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddjob Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Before I drive all over the place....What type of store carries teflon powder? Automotive, Lowes?? I just want to try a small amount first. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnote Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Since I have not used case lube in the past with my 650. My reloading arm had a talk with me the last time we reloaded and the arm won. My only question is after the reload is completed do you have to wipe off the brass before firing the round? one shot = no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtremeShot Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Before I drive all over the place....What type of store carries teflon powder? Automotive, Lowes?? I just want to try a small amount first.thanks I'm not sure about stores. I just wrote the guy on ebay that I got mine from. He says he's currently out. I did a google search for "teflon powder" and came up with this: http://www.spurlocktools.com/id39.htm. There are several guys at my club that use the teflon powder. I have a little squirt bottle and just sprinkle a little into the case feeder. It doesn't take much. I have a 3 to 5 ounce bottle that has lasted for a couple years...and I still have a lot left. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasOPM Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 After reading this thread I went ahead and sprayed some One Shot all over some brass before reloading. WOW it is easier. I guess that even after however many 100,000 rounds I've loaded- there is still stuff to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Since I have not used case lube in the past with my 650. My reloading arm had a talk with me the last time we reloaded and the arm won. My only question is after the reload is completed do you have to wipe off the brass before firing the round? one shot = no I'd say my experience is a bit different (I use the aerosol, not the water based pump version). Light application, especially on nickel plated brass, no problem. AAMOF, I like the slick feel to the round. Moderate to heavy application, especially on regular brass, over time, the loaded case sometimes gets an unpleasant stickiness. For me, the One Shot is a must, and I like using a fair amount because it makes cycling every case through the press as consistent as possible. I end up taking it off to avoid the stickiness (a spritz of rubbing alcohol onto an old towel, dump on the loaded rounds, another spritz on top, quick rub down, and it's done). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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