Case Lube Needed?

#1 · November 21, 2009, 4:29 pm

Is it recommended to use case lube when reloading with the SDB?

Great products!

Thanks,

Dan

#2 · November 23, 2009, 2:54 pm

The size dies are carbide, so lube is not mandatory. We use a little case lube on everything, just cuz it makes it easier to pull the handle.

#3 · November 23, 2009, 8:05 pm

You won't realize how big of a difference it makes until you try it. I recommend Hornady One-Shot Case Lube, just because you do not need to clean it off.

#4 · November 27, 2009, 10:19 pm

Is Hornadys One-shot case lube available on this web site? I can't seem to find it...

Thanks for the advise!

#5 · November 27, 2009, 11:06 pm

Dillon makes and sells our own case lube

http://www.dillonprecision.com/#/content/p/9/pid/23666/catid/8/Dillon_Case_Lube__8_oz__Bottle_

#6 · April 1, 2010, 5:32 am

Work got in the way of shooting and reloading and so my Dillon Case lube got dried out. When I had to reload again, I didn't want to use it so I reloaded without it. As Dillon said, you can do it but as far as I'm concerned it makes everything harder.

So, I'm back in the swing, bought a new bottle of the Dillon Case Lube and it works well. I do run the loaded cartridges through the Dillon case cleaner to get rid of the lube (I shoot with my daughters and they complain when the new rounds are "sticky").

I recommend using the lube. Doesn't cost that much. I use a plastic mini-cat litter box to spray them. It gets a little nasty from time to time but I just put it in the dishwasher when my wife isn't looking.

Dave

#7 · April 1, 2010, 5:02 pm

FMC Dave,

Add some isopropl alcohol to your case lube and shake well.