Case Lube Survey

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yountg

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Just wondering how most people lube cases before FL sizing.

I measure the headspace of my cases before and after FL sizing. Lately, that figure is actually longer after FL sizing and I notice a lot of pull...especially when the ball comes back through the neck and so I am wondering if l am actually lengthening the headspace figure a little when the neck is re-sized by the ball. I used to use Midway spray lube years ago and never noticed much pull so I think that I must be doing something wrong now.
 
zippy06 said:
The ball is stretching your cases. Take the ball out.
Case lube is Royal Case & Die Lube. Stays soft even in cold temps. A little bit goes a long way. And smells good.
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Thanks! .....Should I use an expander die after that?
 
I like Imperial sizing die wax. One of the reloading companies bought them out - Redding(?) so it may be under that name now. I agree with zippy06 on the ball.

GsT
 
Most BR shooters use a bushing sizing die rather than one with a ball expander. Even with that some cases will lengthen with repeated shooting and may need occasional trimming.
 
Al Nyhus said:
Also, if you're measuring fired cases with the primers in...that can add .001-.002 to your measurement. -Al
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I looked at my measuring device.....it has a hole in it in the base so that the primer cannot interfere with the measurement. I readjusted my sizing die and I am now getting 1 to 2 thou, sometimes 3, under what my chamber measures....don't know if that is an acceptable variation.....I would think that it would be the same every time.
 
yountg said:
Do you have to turn the necks when you use bushing dies?
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Turning necks was to get a consistent thickness. 10 yrs ago most BR shooters used a 6PPC .262 neck. I still do as my stuff is still set up that way. Brass today is very high quality. Some BR shooters went to a "no turn neck". I hear Alpha brass is very good. Call Pat at PMA Tool.
 
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