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Bogie · August 17, 2000, 12:10 PM

Gentlemen, I must be different...

When I'm going to be sizing a large number of handgun cases, I'll dump 'em all in a bag, and give 'em a second or two of Hornady One Shot, and then shake 'em to disperse it... I tumble 'em after I size anyway, so cleaning isn't a problem, and the little bit of lube eases the sizing process.

For my .223 FL sized stuff, I generally use One Shot or some Dillon spritz on stuff. Most of the other rifles get neck sizing only, except for when I FL size my benchrest brass - With that, I only bump the shoulder back a thou or so... I use Imperial Die Wax on the first, and every other, case...

August 17, 2000, 12:10 PM	#13
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2000 Location: Job hunting on the road... Posts: 3,827	Gentlemen, I must be different... When I'm going to be sizing a large number of handgun cases, I'll dump 'em all in a bag, and give 'em a second or two of Hornady One Shot, and then shake 'em to disperse it... I tumble 'em after I size anyway, so cleaning isn't a problem, and the little bit of lube eases the sizing process. For my .223 FL sized stuff, I generally use One Shot or some Dillon spritz on stuff. Most of the other rifles get neck sizing only, except for when I FL size my benchrest brass - With that, I only bump the shoulder back a thou or so... I use Imperial Die Wax on the first, and every other, case...