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kraigwy · April 8, 2012, 09:43 AM

I use RCBS lube and have no problem what so ever, even using surplus brass that came out of a machine gun. And we know what a M-60 can do to brass.

Anyway, I have a rather large drum tumbler. When I have lots of brass to lube I took an old Winchester 8 lb powder can, put a piece of carpet in it and put the lube (RCBS) on the carpet. Then I tumble lube the cases.

It completely covers the brass, yet doesn't leave excess that caused dimples in the shoulder.

I load the ammo on a Dillon RL 1000 progressive loader. The loader doesn't have the leverage a single press has but still I have no problem using sizing with small base dies.

April 8, 2012, 09:43 AM	#16
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I use RCBS lube and have no problem what so ever, even using surplus brass that came out of a machine gun. And we know what a M-60 can do to brass. Anyway, I have a rather large drum tumbler. When I have lots of brass to lube I took an old Winchester 8 lb powder can, put a piece of carpet in it and put the lube (RCBS) on the carpet. Then I tumble lube the cases. It completely covers the brass, yet doesn't leave excess that caused dimples in the shoulder. I load the ammo on a Dillon RL 1000 progressive loader. The loader doesn't have the leverage a single press has but still I have no problem using sizing with small base dies. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071