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RiverRider · July 14, 2001, 08:52 AM

Hey there PB...

I think there is a bit of confusion here. I'll try and relieve it.

Cast bullets are lubed to prevent leading, and cases are lubed prior to resizing to prevent cases being stuck in the resize die. The only other instance of lubing I can think of is molybdenum sulfide coating for jacketed bullets. Oh, and if your loading bottle-necked cartridges, lubing the inside of the case neck (there are special lubes for this purpose) helps the expander button pass through the neck a little easier, which minimizes any stretching of the case neck due to unnecessary friction. It's NOT a good idea to lube bullets with any kind of oil or grease because you may contaminate your primers, rendering them inert.

I think I covered all the bases. If I didn't I am sure someone will let us both know.

July 14, 2001, 08:52 AM	#2
RiverRider Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2000 Posts: 341	Hey there PB... I think there is a bit of confusion here. I'll try and relieve it. Cast bullets are lubed to prevent leading, and cases are lubed prior to resizing to prevent cases being stuck in the resize die. The only other instance of lubing I can think of is molybdenum sulfide coating for jacketed bullets. Oh, and if your loading bottle-necked cartridges, lubing the inside of the case neck (there are special lubes for this purpose) helps the expander button pass through the neck a little easier, which minimizes any stretching of the case neck due to unnecessary friction. It's NOT a good idea to lube bullets with any kind of oil or grease because you may contaminate your primers, rendering them inert. I think I covered all the bases. If I didn't I am sure someone will let us both know. __________________ NO Compromise!