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Dry case lube...does it exist?

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04 June 2002, 13:01
Pyrotek
Dry case lube...does it exist?
Can typical teflon/graphite/moly/mica powder be used as case sizing lube?

If so, where can I buy them?

I've been using Lee lube that come in a toothpaste tube when loading at range, but I got
even lazier. At home I use RCBS lube, then I wash the case with water and slightly heat
dry the brass, not an option when loading outside home(Wait, maybe I can dry them with
my car engine... on the second thought... forget it).

Ideas?
04 June 2002, 13:50
<Abe Normal>
Use the Lee lube as a spray on lube. Mix one tube of Lee lube with 12 to 16 ounces of denatured alcohol, mix thoroughly, and use as you would any spray on lube.
04 June 2002, 14:12
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Imperial makes it! Sinclair sells it!
04 June 2002, 17:12
ricciardelli
RCBS had mica lube.
05 June 2002, 04:24
Need Just 1 More Gun
I have used some of Imperial's dry lube for neck sizing, and use the Imperial wax occasionally for case forming and just doing a few cases.

For loading a bunch of rounds, the Hornady One-Shot is great stuff!!!
06 June 2002, 01:26
Pyrotek
Thanks for replies. I'll look into them.
06 June 2002, 14:47
Mule Skinner
Imperial Sizing Die Wax. Nothing better in my opinion.
07 June 2002, 00:56
Eddie
I use Imperial dry lube for neck sizing. Don't know how well it would work for full-length. It is a bit on the dirty size.

Eddie
07 June 2002, 16:27
BIWOZ
I use plain, garden-variety powdered graphite. It's messy as heck and gives you black, shiny fingers [Big Grin] , but it works and I just slap a Lee shellholder in the power drill and polish it off with a rag and steel wool. Well, I like shiny brass -- and I have way too much time on my hands [Smile]

Bruce