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steve4102 · October 30, 2013, 09:32 AM

[QUOTE] just to clarify though..... The 45/45/10 is 45 Alox 45 Johnsons and 10 mineral spirits???? is that right ? [QUOTE]

Yes.

Tumble lubing is not "complicated" at all. I actually is about as simple a lubing process you can get.

One thing I have found is that the Lee sizing die can under size the bullets. My 45 bullets should be .451, but actially came out .450-.4505. Always check your sized bullets for proper fit.

If your bullet come out to small you and open up the die in just a few minute.

Take the die out of the press.

Remove the lock ring.

Wrap a dowel rod with some emery paper, 400grit to start, 600+ to polish.

Insert the rod into the die and roll it across the table.

Check internal diameter often as the die is soft and it doesn't take long.

Here is a few videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Oo94tT8_-k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG2MFQL8oLU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CduXYE_ISVU

EDIT: Wrong bullet diameter.

My 45 bullet should be .452, they sized at .451-.4515. Sorry.

October 30, 2013, 09:32 AM	#17
steve4102 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,955	[QUOTE] just to clarify though..... The 45/45/10 is 45 Alox 45 Johnsons and 10 mineral spirits???? is that right ? [QUOTE] Yes. Tumble lubing is not "complicated" at all. I actually is about as simple a lubing process you can get. One thing I have found is that the Lee sizing die can under size the bullets. My 45 bullets should be .451, but actially came out .450-.4505. Always check your sized bullets for proper fit. If your bullet come out to small you and open up the die in just a few minute. Take the die out of the press. Remove the lock ring. Wrap a dowel rod with some emery paper, 400grit to start, 600+ to polish. Insert the rod into the die and roll it across the table. Check internal diameter often as the die is soft and it doesn't take long. Here is a few videos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Oo94tT8_-k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG2MFQL8oLU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CduXYE_ISVU EDIT: Wrong bullet diameter. My 45 bullet should be .452, they sized at .451-.4515. Sorry. Last edited by steve4102; October 30, 2013 at 10:36 PM.