Reloading rifle caliber questions
Quote from Reloader on May 2, 2014, 7:31 pmI have been loading handgun calibers on my RL 450B since the early-mid 80's. Now I am going to reload 5.56, 308, and 30-06 on it.
Other than the obvious shell plate conversions (I have the dies), what lubes do I need? Do I need to lube the case neck with a graphite lube?Any other hints or suggestions would be most appreciated.
Gadabout
I have been loading handgun calibers on my RL 450B since the early-mid 80's. Now I am going to reload 5.56, 308, and 30-06 on it.
Other than the obvious shell plate conversions (I have the dies), what lubes do I need? Do I need to lube the case neck with a graphite lube?
Any other hints or suggestions would be most appreciated.
Gadabout
Quote from Reloader on May 5, 2014, 4:04 pmUse a lanolin or oil based case lube, such as Dillon DCL (stock#13733) to lube the outside of the case. Dillon rifle dies have a carbide expander ball, so inside neck lube is not needed. If, when using other brand dies, the expander ball drags to a point where is inhibits case extraction, then use powdered graphite or motor mica on a bore brush to lube the inside of the case neck.
Use a lanolin or oil based case lube, such as Dillon DCL (stock#13733) to lube the outside of the case. Dillon rifle dies have a carbide expander ball, so inside neck lube is not needed. If, when using other brand dies, the expander ball drags to a point where is inhibits case extraction, then use powdered graphite or motor mica on a bore brush to lube the inside of the case neck.
Quote from Reloader on May 17, 2014, 3:40 pmI am assuming that I can get the conversion kits for my RL450 to load 308/30-06, and 5.56. How can I order them, since they aren't advertised any more?
I am assuming that I can get the conversion kits for my RL450 to load 308/30-06, and 5.56. How can I order them, since they aren't advertised any more?