The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Problems sizing HXP once fired 30-06.

Hummer70 · January 25, 2013, 10:23 AM

For case lube I use Grease Auto and Artillery GAA or Grease Aircraft Wide Temp Range WTR. You can find it at surplus stores, ebay etc.

If you have a friend who is aircraft mechanic type ask him for Aeroshell 33 (same as WTR above)

It is synthetic and a light tan color.

You might also try Mobil 1 synthetic chassis grease which is pink, got mine at Autozone.

Next what is dimension of your fired cases measured .200" up from case rim?

Normally this should be .471- .473 though I have seen fired cases measure .475".

New unfired brass should measure .465 at same place. Not all dies size the same as I have dies that size from .466 to .469.

Check internal die surface for corrosion as well.

Do fired cases show bulge in one direction more than other?

I have loaded Greek 303 brass but not their 30.06 yet but I do know we gave them a 30.06 line out of Frankford Arsenal when it closed.

January 25, 2013, 10:23 AM	#9
Hummer70 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 203	For case lube I use Grease Auto and Artillery GAA or Grease Aircraft Wide Temp Range WTR. You can find it at surplus stores, ebay etc. If you have a friend who is aircraft mechanic type ask him for Aeroshell 33 (same as WTR above) It is synthetic and a light tan color. You might also try Mobil 1 synthetic chassis grease which is pink, got mine at Autozone. Next what is dimension of your fired cases measured .200" up from case rim? Normally this should be .471- .473 though I have seen fired cases measure .475". New unfired brass should measure .465 at same place. Not all dies size the same as I have dies that size from .466 to .469. Check internal die surface for corrosion as well. Do fired cases show bulge in one direction more than other? I have loaded Greek 303 brass but not their 30.06 yet but I do know we gave them a 30.06 line out of Frankford Arsenal when it closed.