I'm going to try this stuff out maybe. I like the idea of just spraying the cases in the loading block. Sounds simple. One question though, since its petroleum based, does it wipe off clean enough or do I have to wash it off? Not so simple then.

A little alcohol on a cotton ball or patch takes it right off. But I kinda like the way it smells.

Geronimo

I use the Dillon Spray lube. It works fine for me, but you do need to let it sit fro a little while, to give the solvent time to evaporate. After sizing caases, I just lay them in a small towel and roll them around some. It is fairly fast. Make sure and spray them in a pan where they can lay flat, it will gat sticky, you do not want this stuff all over your loading block.

Hog Killer

I use the Hornady spray when I need to lube large amounts of cases. I prefer not to spray on my loading block, so I just use an old cardboard box for that purpose. The box gets pretty gunked up with time.

If you use an expander ball in your die, I have found it to be of advantage to get some of the spray into the neck of the case. In fact, in this case I'll line up all cases and spray them all from the mouth. Like Hog Killer, said, the lube works best if you leave the sprayed cases long enough (5-10 minutes) for the solvent to evaporate. I prefer to have this happen inside the cardboard box (lid) to not inhale more fumes than absolutely necessary. Good ventilation is also an advantage.

Cleaning: I mostly tumble my cases to get the lube off, inside and out. But if I only have a few cases, some rubbing alcolhol will take the lube right off.
- mike

When sizing a large number of cased, I use the Hornady spray, and have used the Dillon as well. The Dillon does a good job, just not as good as the Hornady, IMHO.

As stated, use a cookie sheet and spray the cases while they are on their sides. Tumble after sizing. You will find that a can of the spray lasts a very long time. If doing only a few cases, use Imperial Wax.

BARDAHL roger

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Originally posted by boilerroom:
I'm going to try this stuff out maybe. I like the idea of just spraying the cases in the loading block. Sounds simple. One question though, since its petroleum based, does it wipe off clean enough or do I have to wash it off? Not so simple then.

That's how I do it,.....in the loading block.....a quick shot from all four directions and they load just fine.....some folks haven't had the good experience with it as I've had but it's fine in my shop. I actually run the reloads thru the tumbler to clean them.....even though it's not recommended.....The stuff is easy to remove.....

The Lyman spray lube that I use indicates it is water rinsable. More on that later. I stand my cases upright on a piece of newspaper. I then spray them at about a 45° angle to the mouth of the case. This puts a bit of the lube in the case mouth. I quickly spray the length of the row of cases on one side then go to the other side and quickly spray the length of the row of cases again. This give good coverage. I also spray a bit inside the sizing die and then put the die in the press. Let everything rest for a few minutes and size away. If the spray is not somewhat dry, it doesn’t really do any good. I then put the cases in a plastic container that has a tight lid. I put a couple of squirts of GOJO the orange scented hand cleaner on them and cover with hot water. Shake, shake, and shake. Then rinse with clean water. I then dry them in an oven at 250° for about ½ hour. The GOJO helps shine the cases also. Sort of time consuming but the results are good. Good-luck…BCB

I use a plastic ice cream tub. Toss the cases in, shake the tub and they all line up. Now give a shot and agitate, and then a quick pass over the mouths to get lube in the case mouths.

It takes less time to do it than to type it!

When loading in something other than a progressive, I have taken quite fondly to Imperial Sizing wax though.

What I really want to know is can I just simply wipe with a paper towel to remove this stuff or will that leave a residue. i'm not worried about gunking up one of my old loading blocks. they are cheap enough and I have plenty. I load abot 100 rounds a week so I'm looking to simplify things.

With the non-petrolium based lube I simply give a quick wipe. I use to tumble but it was not necissary.

All I do is wipe them when they are going into whatever box.