apdsgt806 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I have a large number of 40 S&W brass that came from my old PD range. It was all fired in Glock 22s , so it all has the Glock bulge. I just ordered a Redding GRX Push Through Die to remove the bulge. The cases must be lubed and I will most likely use Dillon spray lube, as that is what I have. I was wondering what would be the best media to use in my case cleaner to remove the lube from the cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I have a large number of 40 S&W brass that came from my old PD range. It was all fired in Glock 22s , so it all has the Glock bulge. I just ordered a Redding GRX Push Through Die to remove the bulge. The cases must be lubed and I will most likely use Dillon spray lube, as that is what I have. I was wondering what would be the best media to use in my case cleaner to remove the lube from the cases. I just dump it in my vibrator cleaner with the crushed walnut for about 30 minutes. Mark K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satx40 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I have a large number of 40 S&W brass that came from my old PD range. It was all fired in Glock 22s , so it all has the Glock bulge. I just ordered a Redding GRX Push Through Die to remove the bulge. The cases must be lubed and I will most likely use Dillon spray lube, as that is what I have. I was wondering what would be the best media to use in my case cleaner to remove the lube from the cases. I just dump it in my vibrator cleaner with the crushed walnut for about 30 minutes. Mark K. Same here except I use corn cob. I wipe them with a towel when I take them out. Works great. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I tumble my loaded rounds for about five minutes. I use Hornady One Shot as my case lube. Regards, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwoods Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I use dillon case lube on my 223 brass and before loading I put them in the tumbler with walnut. They come out with some dust on them, but I am not concerned about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justsomeguy Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 (edited) I use a single station press for the GRX die and the Dillion 650 to load the brass after that. I also have two tumblers. the Dillon I use for normal case cleaning with walnut media. The second, a Frankfort Arsenal, I use with corncob media for precisely the same operation you are describing, except I wait until the "de-glocked" brass is loaded to clean the lube off, since it eases the loading process even with the carbide dies. I also use the de-lubing process for loaded 223 which would have lube on them as necessary for the die passes as well. I get the corncob and walnut media from Pet Smart which they use for "reptile bedding" I think. It is cheaper there but pretty much the same stuff sold by reloading supply houses. I just like corncob for the final polishing thing a bit better than walnut. I think it removes the lube better (more porous maybe?), and makes 'em shinier than walnut, but is not as aggressive and therefore not as effective for initial cleaning as walnut. Also, keeping the "lube soiled media" separately from the polishing media assures I won't get any lube inside my cases which might contaminate something. Edited August 9, 2009 by Justsomeguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBuzzard Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Why is this step necessary? Cosmetic reasons? I've never done it with 40 or 9mm minor loads. Just wondering.... BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justsomeguy Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Why is this step necessary? Cosmetic reasons? I've never done it with 40 or 9mm minor loads. Just wondering.... BB 'Cause... my thumb slips off the lubed rounds when I load 'em in magazines and I might break a nail! Hehe... I just hadda put that in! I dunno... I just don't wanna put lubed ammo in my gun I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I have a large number of 40 S&W brass that came from my old PD range. It was all fired in Glock 22s , so it all has the Glock bulge. I just ordered a Redding GRX Push Through Die to remove the bulge. The cases must be lubed and I will most likely use Dillon spray lube, as that is what I have. I was wondering what would be the best media to use in my case cleaner to remove the lube from the cases. I just dump it in my vibrator cleaner with the crushed walnut for about 30 minutes. Mark K. Same here except I use corn cob. I wipe them with a towel when I take them out. Works great. Art Having to wipe them with a towel sorta defeats the purpose of tumbling them clean, doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hello: I use the EGW "U" die and don't have to lube them I do use lube on the 223 I'm loading now. I have noticed the Corn cob seems to work better. I guess it is softer than the walnut so it soaks up the lube better. It also gives the brass that super shinny look. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apdsgt806 Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Thanks for all the info. I ran a bunch of brass through the RXG die and it works great. Decided to get some new walnut media to clean the brass first and I am using the old walnut media to clean the lube off the finished cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff686 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Why is this step necessary? Cosmetic reasons? I've never done it with 40 or 9mm minor loads. Just wondering.... BB For me, it is all about brass recovery. I need to get back as much of my 38TJ brass as possible. I like to stripe my brass around the body (not the head), so it can be more easily seen and picked up. With the lube, I can still strip them, but it seems to 'burn off' or wear off during loading and firing. If I clean the lube from the loaded ammo, then stripe, it stays on much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLL1911 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Why is this step necessary? Cosmetic reasons? I've never done it with 40 or 9mm minor loads. Just wondering.... BB I am wondering too. I do have fellow shooter that cleans the brass after loading to remove the lube, just because the lube bottle says so. I have started lubing my cases only last year after getting a batch of tougher than usual 40 cal brass, and so far I have reloaded something about 10K to 15K between 40 cal and 45 ACP without cleaning a single case after reloading. I do not know why this step is ever needed for pistol cases. I think the directions to remove the lube comes from old time oil base lube for rifle cases where the oil lube would cause an increase of chamber pressure, but not sure if it is the case. Regardless, I do not clean the lube from the brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I tumble my loaded rounds in corn cob with a good dash of alcohol to take the lube off. I don't want the lube on my hands from loading mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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