Dillon Spray Case Lube
Quote from Reloader on March 11, 2008, 11:55 amWhat is the correct procedure for spraying on Dillon's Case Lube?
For pistol?
For rifle?
Does the lube have to be removed after sizing?
thanks
Dave
What is the correct procedure for spraying on Dillon's Case Lube?
For pistol?
For rifle?
Does the lube have to be removed after sizing?
thanks
Dave
Quote from Reloader on March 11, 2008, 5:01 pmThe easiest way I have found to lube cases is as follows:
Get either a shallow cardboard box, like a cse of soda comes in, or a cake pan. lay the brass in one layer deep, cases on their sides. Spray a light coating of lube on the cases, shake the box to roll the cases around, spray on a second coat of lube. Wait 10 minutes for the alcohol carrier to avaporate. Load.
Lube must be removed before firing the ammo, as otherwise the cases don't adhere to the chamber wall properly, causing increased breechface thrust. We're lazy, so we throw the loaded ammo into a vibratory case cleaner with plain corncob,and tumble it for 10-15 minutes.
The easiest way I have found to lube cases is as follows:
Get either a shallow cardboard box, like a cse of soda comes in, or a cake pan. lay the brass in one layer deep, cases on their sides. Spray a light coating of lube on the cases, shake the box to roll the cases around, spray on a second coat of lube. Wait 10 minutes for the alcohol carrier to avaporate. Load.
Lube must be removed before firing the ammo, as otherwise the cases don't adhere to the chamber wall properly, causing increased breechface thrust. We're lazy, so we throw the loaded ammo into a vibratory case cleaner with plain corncob,and tumble it for 10-15 minutes.
Quote from Reloader on April 7, 2008, 7:20 pmWont vibrateing loaded rounds erode the coating on the powder, changing the burn characteristics???
Wont vibrateing loaded rounds erode the coating on the powder, changing the burn characteristics???
Quote from Reloader on April 8, 2008, 5:04 pmWe recommend putting the cases into a shallow cardboard box or onto a cookie sheet, laying down, one layer deep. Spray on a light coating of lube, shake the box or pan to roll the cases around, spray again. wait at least 10 minutes for the alcohol carrier to evaporate, then load.
The lube must be removed before shooting the ammo. We are lazy; we run the loaded ammo through a vibratory case cleaner with plain corncob media for 10-15 minutes.
We recommend putting the cases into a shallow cardboard box or onto a cookie sheet, laying down, one layer deep. Spray on a light coating of lube, shake the box or pan to roll the cases around, spray again. wait at least 10 minutes for the alcohol carrier to evaporate, then load.
The lube must be removed before shooting the ammo. We are lazy; we run the loaded ammo through a vibratory case cleaner with plain corncob media for 10-15 minutes.
Quote from Reloader on December 31, 2008, 3:54 pmIs the lube supposed to spray out of the pump bottle? My Dillon lube just dribbles out.
Is the lube supposed to spray out of the pump bottle? My Dillon lube just dribbles out.
Quote from Reloader on July 12, 2011, 2:47 pmAs a former commercial loader, I have found no problem removing the lube in this manner. I put ground corn cob in the vibratory cleaner and then add a small cup of paint thinner. I then run the machine empty for a few minutes to get the liquid absorbed into the porous corn cob. I then put in the loaded rounds and fill the bowl to capacity. You want the rounds to just roll around in the media and not bang each other. By filling the bowl you accomplish this. Run for about ten minutes and they come out clean as a whistle with no deformation. I was using the Dillon large case cleaner.
As a former commercial loader, I have found no problem removing the lube in this manner. I put ground corn cob in the vibratory cleaner and then add a small cup of paint thinner. I then run the machine empty for a few minutes to get the liquid absorbed into the porous corn cob. I then put in the loaded rounds and fill the bowl to capacity. You want the rounds to just roll around in the media and not bang each other. By filling the bowl you accomplish this. Run for about ten minutes and they come out clean as a whistle with no deformation. I was using the Dillon large case cleaner.
Quote from Reloader on February 1, 2013, 4:48 amJust bought a used 550B, getting it set up in a few days. Previous owner of press will help me. All previous reloading done w/ a Rockchucker, batch method.
I have a tumbler, and have used it to clean brass prior to RESIZING. I Usually have lubed the cleaned cases with either RCBS pad, or Hornady 'One Shot'.
Never have I removed the lube after finishing a bunch of ammo. No problems with my 44 Mag, 44 Spcl, and various rifle ammo (30-30, 270, 308, 30-06). All my loads, both revolver and rifle have been middle of the range, powder weight wise.
I've not taken special steps to wipe down, or otherwise clean the brass after the 'seating' or 'crimping' process. I have then shot the ammo, with no apparent problems.
Question to Mr Dillon (the foxy guy): Are you you recommending that I tumble my finished loads in my tumbler? Or am I confusing your term of "vibratory case cleaner" with some other accessory?
I really enjoy reading this Forum, and thanks to Dillon for it's support.
PS: I'm a little concerned about having powder dropping inconsistencies with the 550B, after reading alot of comments in the "Help" forum. I've never had problems with the RCBS powder dropping, of course...it's a different method. I suspect I'm going to be changing between the large powder bar and Xtra large with most of my rifle loads. Most of them fall in the mid 50's grain wise.
Thanks in advance.
Just bought a used 550B, getting it set up in a few days. Previous owner of press will help me. All previous reloading done w/ a Rockchucker, batch method.
I have a tumbler, and have used it to clean brass prior to RESIZING. I Usually have lubed the cleaned cases with either RCBS pad, or Hornady 'One Shot'.
Never have I removed the lube after finishing a bunch of ammo. No problems with my 44 Mag, 44 Spcl, and various rifle ammo (30-30, 270, 308, 30-06). All my loads, both revolver and rifle have been middle of the range, powder weight wise.
I've not taken special steps to wipe down, or otherwise clean the brass after the 'seating' or 'crimping' process. I have then shot the ammo, with no apparent problems.
Question to Mr Dillon (the foxy guy): Are you you recommending that I tumble my finished loads in my tumbler? Or am I confusing your term of "vibratory case cleaner" with some other accessory?
I really enjoy reading this Forum, and thanks to Dillon for it's support.
PS: I'm a little concerned about having powder dropping inconsistencies with the 550B, after reading alot of comments in the "Help" forum. I've never had problems with the RCBS powder dropping, of course...it's a different method. I suspect I'm going to be changing between the large powder bar and Xtra large with most of my rifle loads. Most of them fall in the mid 50's grain wise.
Thanks in advance.