Z32MadMan Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Is there any issue with cleaning loaded moly ammo with rubbing alcohol? My resizing die is covering the loaded brass with a film of black greasy gunky. It comes off super easily with rubbing alcohol but I'm worried about the moly coating on the lead. Anyone have some experience here? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sterling White Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 What reloading process are you using? I've been loading moly bullets for quite sometime now and the moly stays put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Wouldnt it be easier to clean the die than to clean each bullet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open17 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Is there any issue with cleaning loaded moly ammo with rubbing alcohol? My resizing die is covering the loaded brass with a film of black greasy gunky. It comes off super easily with rubbing alcohol but I'm worried about the moly coating on the lead. Anyone have some experience here?Thanks! Normal process would be to clean the brass, then run it through the loading process. Resizing being the first die in the series, WHERE is the "black greasy gunk" coming from? The brass should be squeaky clean, or maybe have a little spritz of One Shot or similar on it. Gunk, especially greasy gritty gunk, is death for resizing dies. Works just like grinding compound, scratches up the cases and wears out the die. Clean the die? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L-10_shooter Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 dies need to be cleaned every 1k-2k rounds loaded. I clean mine when I get chunks of lead falling out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z32MadMan Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 I'm using a 550b and I just starting using a Lee U resizing die. The brass is going in clean, lubed with One shot, and coming out with a black greasy film. I'll try taking the die apart and giving it a really good scrub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Stop using the One Shot. You dont need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sterling White Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) I agree with Chris. If you find that some of your rounds are sticking in the resizing die and causing you to spend a little extra effort on the handle then try this process: find yourself a cardboard 24-pack holder, lay your brass out flat in the bottom of it, hold a pressurized can of wd40 about 2 feet above the brass and hit it with a dusting of the lubricant (not wet!), and then load the rounds. There is really no reason why your brass should be slimy or dirty. That is usually an indication of having way too much lube. The dies in my press haven't been cleaned in....hmmmmm... I can't remember and they are right on. Edited November 22, 2009 by Sterling White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBob Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 It sounds like you're using way too much "One Shot". I like using it and I use carbide dies. My LNL AP seems to run smoother when the cases are lubed. I also spray my cast bullets before sizing in Lee push through sizers. One can lasted for 20,000 cases and bullets so, as you can see, I'm not using much. WyoBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 On me SDB's proprietary dies, there is a little step above the carbide inserts, where the open area inside the die widens. Even with a slight coat of lube on brilliantly shined brass, if enough cases are sized/bullets seated and crimped, there is a slow accumulation of black gunk right on top of the insert. It builds up to the point where it will streak the case. It needs to be scraped out once in a while. I don't know the internal geometry of other dies, but there might be a similar process going on. Bottom line - clean your dies regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z32MadMan Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 On me SDB's proprietary dies, there is a little step above the carbide inserts, where the open area inside the die widens. Even with a slight coat of lube on brilliantly shined brass, if enough cases are sized/bullets seated and crimped, there is a slow accumulation of black gunk right on top of the insert. It builds up to the point where it will streak the case. It needs to be scraped out once in a while. I don't know the internal geometry of other dies, but there might be a similar process going on. Bottom line - clean your dies regularly. That is exactly what is happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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