Removing Case Lube?
Quote from Reloader on September 21, 2010, 1:29 pmOne thing I have not seen addressed is how is case lube removed after the cartridge is loaded, or is it left on the cartridge? If the case lube is not removed from the cartridge, it's sticky and would (I think) attract dirt, unless it eventually disappears. If the lube should be removed, how is the best way to do it? I've been using a rag with lacquer thinner, but this is a time consuming process. Any suggestions?
One thing I have not seen addressed is how is case lube removed after the cartridge is loaded, or is it left on the cartridge? If the case lube is not removed from the cartridge, it's sticky and would (I think) attract dirt, unless it eventually disappears. If the lube should be removed, how is the best way to do it? I've been using a rag with lacquer thinner, but this is a time consuming process. Any suggestions?
Quote from Reloader on September 21, 2010, 2:27 pmThe case lube must be removed from ammunition before firing it. Failure to do so prevents the cases from momentarily adhering to the chamber walls during firing, increasing the breechface thrust pressure to beyond safe levels. While this is typically not enough to cause the firearm to fail catastrophically, it will cause excessive headspace to develop.
We are lazy. We tumble the loaded ammo for 10-15 minutes in plain corncob using a vibratory case cleaner. If the cases were heavily lubed, add 1 tablespoon of alcohol to the media and run it for a couple of minutes to distribute it, then add the ammo. Doing so will not cause powder to break down. If you are using a hollow-point projectile, as an alternative you might choose to wipe the loaded rounds with a paper towel, to prevent clogging the hollow point with cleaning media. Use a different batch of media from what you clean fired brass with, as it will eventually load up with lube.
The case lube must be removed from ammunition before firing it. Failure to do so prevents the cases from momentarily adhering to the chamber walls during firing, increasing the breechface thrust pressure to beyond safe levels. While this is typically not enough to cause the firearm to fail catastrophically, it will cause excessive headspace to develop.
We are lazy. We tumble the loaded ammo for 10-15 minutes in plain corncob using a vibratory case cleaner. If the cases were heavily lubed, add 1 tablespoon of alcohol to the media and run it for a couple of minutes to distribute it, then add the ammo. Doing so will not cause powder to break down. If you are using a hollow-point projectile, as an alternative you might choose to wipe the loaded rounds with a paper towel, to prevent clogging the hollow point with cleaning media. Use a different batch of media from what you clean fired brass with, as it will eventually load up with lube.
Quote from Reloader on February 10, 2011, 12:03 pmI reload 5.56 ammo with a 550, your case lube works really great. Zero Stuck-case issue. I also remove the lube using the the tumbler method as suggested by Dillon, works fine. what I would like to know is, if dillon's case lube is safe with the powder and primers if they get contaminated. I only load enough for one session of shooting, so know chance to find out if the lube will degrade the powder when ammo is stored for a longer period.
I reload 5.56 ammo with a 550, your case lube works really great. Zero Stuck-case issue. I also remove the lube using the the tumbler method as suggested by Dillon, works fine. what I would like to know is, if dillon's case lube is safe with the powder and primers if they get contaminated. I only load enough for one session of shooting, so know chance to find out if the lube will degrade the powder when ammo is stored for a longer period.
Quote from Reloader on September 14, 2013, 1:10 pm
When I tumbled my .223 to remove the lube, I had several cartridges destroyed in the tumbler. The crimp was correct, but the heads were pushed into the cases. Is this normal, or am I doing something wrong.
Is there another method for removing the lube?
When I tumbled my .223 to remove the lube, I had several cartridges destroyed in the tumbler. The crimp was correct, but the heads were pushed into the cases. Is this normal, or am I doing something wrong.
Is there another method for removing the lube?
Quote from Reloader on September 16, 2013, 4:40 pmIf the bullet is pushed back into the case, then either the bullet diameter is too small, or the expander ball is too large. Neck tension from resizing should hold the bullet in place. Be sure not to use a rotary drum cleaner to remove lube, only the vibratory cleaner. Run it about 10-15 minutes.
If the bullet is pushed back into the case, then either the bullet diameter is too small, or the expander ball is too large. Neck tension from resizing should hold the bullet in place. Be sure not to use a rotary drum cleaner to remove lube, only the vibratory cleaner. Run it about 10-15 minutes.
Quote from Reloader on September 26, 2013, 12:42 pmI used a Dillon sizing/decapping die and a vibratory cleaner.
Do the cases need to be lubed for the seating and crimping die, or could I clean the lube off before they go through them?
I used a Dillon sizing/decapping die and a vibratory cleaner.
Do the cases need to be lubed for the seating and crimping die, or could I clean the lube off before they go through them?
Quote from Reloader on September 26, 2013, 3:44 pmI used a Dillon sizing/decapping die and a vibratory cleaner.
Do the cases need to be lubed for the seating and crimping die, or could I clean the lube off before they go through them?
I used a Dillon sizing/decapping die and a vibratory cleaner.
Do the cases need to be lubed for the seating and crimping die, or could I clean the lube off before they go through them?
Quote from Reloader on September 27, 2013, 12:36 pmI used a Dillon sizing/decapping die and a vibratory cleaner.
Do the cases need to be lubed for the seating and crimping die, or could I clean the lube off before they go through them?
I used a Dillon sizing/decapping die and a vibratory cleaner.
Do the cases need to be lubed for the seating and crimping die, or could I clean the lube off before they go through them?