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TXGunNut · May 19, 2013, 10:59 PM

I've been puzzling over that same issue, Steve. For effective heat treating Glen recommends sizing before HT'ing and Lee recommends lubing before sizing. I've tried lubing w/ LLA, sizing, HT'ing and relubing and the lube got a little dark during the HT process. Seemed to work fine, tho. Lube gets way hotter than 450 when fired, just looks funny.
I've heard of folks lubing w/ WD-40, sizing, HT'ing, lubing w/ LLA. I'd want to wash off the WD-40 after sizing to keep it from reacting to the LLA but honestly don't know if it's necessary.
I've also sized them dry, HT'd, and applied two coats of lube. The Lee dies don't seem to like that sequence of events.

May 19, 2013, 10:59 PM	#13
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	I've been puzzling over that same issue, Steve. For effective heat treating Glen recommends sizing before HT'ing and Lee recommends lubing before sizing. I've tried lubing w/ LLA, sizing, HT'ing and relubing and the lube got a little dark during the HT process. Seemed to work fine, tho. Lube gets way hotter than 450 when fired, just looks funny. I've heard of folks lubing w/ WD-40, sizing, HT'ing, lubing w/ LLA. I'd want to wash off the WD-40 after sizing to keep it from reacting to the LLA but honestly don't know if it's necessary. I've also sized them dry, HT'd, and applied two coats of lube. The Lee dies don't seem to like that sequence of events. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.