Lube needed to size?

Ike Clanton · March 11, 2021, 11:02 AM

I’m sizing for the first time and need to size some GT 45-70 bullets before powder coating. Do I have to lube the bullet to get it through the Lee sizing die? I hope not as I’d have to clean it all off before powder coating.

dahermit · March 11, 2021, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ike Clanton

I’m sizing for the first time and need to size some GT 45-70 bullets before powder coating. Do I have to lube the bullet to get it through the Lee sizing die? I hope not as I’d have to clean it all off before powder coating.

Lube is not need to size cast lead bullets.

armoredman · March 13, 2021, 03:48 PM

I power coat then size, works fine for me.

Ike Clanton · March 13, 2021, 05:56 PM

I suppose I’m just worried about over working the powder coat... if that’s a thing. This is my first attempt at painting.

March 11, 2021, 11:02 AM	#1
Ike Clanton Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2017 Location: Oregon Posts: 120	Lube needed to size? I’m sizing for the first time and need to size some GT 45-70 bullets before powder coating. Do I have to lube the bullet to get it through the Lee sizing die? I hope not as I’d have to clean it all off before powder coating.

March 13, 2021, 03:48 PM	#3
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,299	I power coat then size, works fine for me.

March 13, 2021, 05:56 PM	#4
Ike Clanton Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2017 Location: Oregon Posts: 120	I suppose I’m just worried about over working the powder coat... if that’s a thing. This is my first attempt at painting.