case lube alternative

[max503]

I spit on my cases when I size them. I get the "use what you have around the house" idea but holy cow man, how much of the stuff are you going to use that it makes it cost prohibitive to go online and just order some sizing lube? Motor oil, olive oil, reconstituted mink oil, this is an entertaining thread for sure! I wonder if they talk on the food forums about using One Shot on your salad when you run out of vinaigrette?

Don't laugh. Catfish bite on WD-40.

 

[arjay]

Whatever you use just toss it it in the tumber for a few minutes when you’re done lol

 

[kbm6893]

I use RCBS case lube for dies and calibers that require lube. Been doing so for like 50 years. Tried spray lube once and promptly stuck a case. So back to RCBS. I cannot understand all the gyrations of trying strange concoctions when proven lubes are readily available. Maybe it is just me and my if it ain't broke don't fix it attitude.

Spraying a bunch and mixing them around is far quicker than using a tube of case lube.

 

[rwsmith]

How about vegetable oil?

Wesson, Mazola?

 

[mike from st pete]

Wesson, Mazola?

PAM on sale

 

[growr]

I had NO idea that my post would generate this much response!!!

thanks to all...

Randy

 

[HorizontalMike]

Generally true, but even good carbide sizing dies can use a little help at times. When sizing large quantities of pistol brass I have found that a very light application of lube on every 10th case keeps everything operating smoothly and with reduced effort.

Johnsons Paste Wax works very well. A very small amount on the fingertips, then around the case walls. Quick and easy, no mess, wipes off with a cloth. I've been using it for many years....[snip]

While I use a small tub of commercial case lube, I also use the "fingertips" method and about as frequently. No mess, no fuss...

 

[Gamecock]

My favorite case lube is Imperial sizing wax, but Vaseline and Vicks Vapo-Rub (the first case lube I used for quite a while beginning in 1965) work about as well. Probably a number of other products would also be fine.

I ♥ Imperial when neck sizing rifle cases. Stick the neck in, pull it out, resize. 3 more without adding lube. Then dip another one.

 

[Gamecock]

With carbide dies, I doubt I have lubed a pistol case in about forty years or so.

My RCBS 9mm carbide die started sticking pretty badly. So I use One Shot on 9s. Love that One Shot! Oh, and the carbide dies.

 

[Skeet 028]

Oh heck I just keep ol Dolly(our sheep) next to the loading bench.. But it does make a mess sometimes..I have to feed her alfalfa cubes to kep her there and sometinmes she leaves a few "droppings" in the area.

Actually I use lanolin mixed with as high a percentage alcohol as I can get. Spray all cases even pistol going in carbide dies. Makes all work much smoother expecially on the Dillon progressives. I used to use the old Forster(Bonanza) lube in the tub..Discontinued nowdays..my wife used it on her skin also in the elbows and knees. I even used it when we milked cows. Your hands are in a Lot of hot soapy water when milking. BTW the Hornady stuff in the tubs is NOT the same

 

[Narragansett]

With carbide dies, I doubt I have lubed a pistol case in about forty years or so.

I was thinking the same thing. Why lube, get carbide sizing for, right?

 

[Fishslayer]

grower, just curious what type of pistol Dies you have. Usually Carbide Dies (if that is the type you are using) don't require any lube. If they are not Carbide then I do understand why you are lubricating the cases. .

Not necessary but makes life MUCH easier. I always lube with One Shot. Just a light spritz. Don't need to hit every case either.

I discovered it when I started reloading 9mm.

Why do things the hard way?

 

[fredj338]

I was thinking the same thing. Why lube, get carbide sizing for, right?

Agree, though a lubed case every 5-6 dies make things smoother. So does tumbling in a dry media with a bit of polish. The guys that really struggle are those wet tumbling. Cases are very sticky, even in carbide dies.

 

[BigBill]

I use all carbide sizer dies in my handgun calibers.

 

[geddylee10002000]

I like broccoli.

 

[HorizontalMike]

I like broccoli.

Me too! Especially when it is not stuck to the pan/bowl. Makes it hard to get off and still look like broccoli...

 

[geddylee10002000]

Me too! Especially when it is not stuck to the pan/bowl. Makes it hard to get off and still look like broccoli...

I found that deglazing with white wine and butter is good. Scrape those brown bits off pan. Stir and make a pan sauce. Doesn't look like fresh broccoli but tastes good. I use left over sauce for case lube. Working on a recipe by adding lard or bacon grease to mixture to make cast bullet lube.

 

[Gamecock]

Son brought me a 'care package,' leftovers from his girlfriend's family's Christmas dinner.

A very surprising item was fried broccoli (!). Battered and fried. It was quite good.

 

[raisedin99]

I had NO idea that my post would generate this much response!!!

thanks to all...

Randy

Sounds as though you are not familiar with the great thread drift... 1044 pages

http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge...rift-post137721938.html?359368=#post137721938

terry

 

[geddylee10002000]

Sounds as though you are not familiar with the great thread drift... 1044 pages

http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge...rift-post137721938.html?359368=#post137721938

terry

Actually Growr is familiar with it. We are from the same hometown growing up and we know each other. I am 1 year older. We talk often. He is a great guy BTW. And I am the originator of the great thread drift. Hence my moniker The Lounge Rant Master.