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!
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.
Posts: 17374 | Location: USA | Registered: 02 August 2009
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 don't lube. I do run a brush through the neck to clean out fouling before I size the case.
Pancho LTC, USA, RET
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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.
