I need instructions on how to set up the neck die. Does the brass require lube? Thanks.

If your brass is clean, some guys don't; I do. Try it and see how much force is required. I think it will still promote stretching if you don't. Collet dies, no.

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Originally posted by dpcd:
If your brass is clean, some guys don't; I do. Try it and see how much force is required. I think it will still promote stretching if you don't. Collet dies, no.

Haven't had that happen Tom. Most I hardly have to press on the press handle. One can always buy bushing neck sizing dies with a titanium bushing. Easier yet. Then there are the LEE neck sizing collet dies. Those babies work very well!

I have used Lee neck dies. Do the rcbs neck dies adjust in the press the same? thanks

The Lee Collet dies don't impart any friction at all so don't need any lube.
I see bench resters at the range loading with hand, neck sizers; they never use any lube.

I have used RCBS and Lyman neck sizing dies in many calibers since the 1970s. Never had to use any lube but I am always careful the first time to make sure I don't stick the case. I do like to use a little graphite inside the case neck so it slides over the expander ball easily.

I use RCBS + Hornady neck dies + only use graphite. It's quick, clean, + easy.

I don't lube. I do run a brush through the neck to clean out fouling before I size the case.

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Originally posted by NormanConquest:
I use RCBS + Hornady neck dies + only use graphite. It's quick, clean, + easy.

Clean graphite?

Graphite is nasty dirty stuff; I use the white powder; mica.

I've tried the Motor Mica stuff, doesn't seem as slick as graphite.

No it isn't, but it is fine for what he is doing, and is not dirty.

I use Imperial Gun Wax put on with my finger every so lightly, Never a dent full length or neck sizing or any other such operation, its slicker n snot.