lube dents

skidder · November 14, 2008, 01:42 AM

I was reloading 30-30 and my first 10 to 15 rounds, I used to much case lube and made some minor dents. Is it ok to reload these?

rg1 · November 14, 2008, 01:47 AM

Yes it's ok to load them. The lube dents will be ironed out after firing.

Perajio · November 14, 2008, 01:59 AM

Quote: "I used to much case lube.."

Welcome to the ranks of many who have!!

F. Guffey · November 15, 2008, 11:01 AM

skidder, too much lube? Anything over none is too much, when lubing the neck and shoulder area of the case should be avoided, only the body of the case is to be lubed.

F. Guffey

jaguarxk120 · November 15, 2008, 01:31 PM

After a while you will get a feel for how much lube to use. Too much and you get dents, too little and you get headaches (stuck Case). Just enough so the case has a light coating. The feel of the press will tell you if there is not enough lube.

TF

wncchester · November 15, 2008, 01:52 PM

I believe it's helpful to lube necks, lightly, both inside and out.

How much to lube is a learned thing. We can start with too little and add more, using a case pullet between efforts, or we can use too much and back off until the dents disappear.

For rifle, I don't think a better commercial case lube exists than Imperial Sizing Die Wax, thinly applied with finger tips. No dents!

jaguarxk120 · November 15, 2008, 04:53 PM

I put a few drops of oil on a nylon brush the size of the case mouth. Brushing gives the case mouth just enough lube so the expander slides through very easily. The brush can be cleaned with soap and water when dirty.

Some may say the lube is hard to remove but I wash my case's several times during the loading process. TF

skidder · November 16, 2008, 01:05 AM

Thanks for the advice I got a pretty good handle on it now. Just had to refresh the old synapses. haven't loaded rifles for a while and the cobwebs upstairs had to be cleaned also.

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Mike1 · November 19, 2008, 08:31 PM

+1 on the Imperial wax and also LIGHTLY lubing the inside of the case mouth.

ryalred · November 20, 2008, 06:14 AM

I know that Imperial wax is the preferred lube by many, but since I switched to Hornady One Shot I haven't had a dented case. It surely is simpler just to spray a whole tray of brass at one time. Yes, it's a little more expensive, but I just love the stuff.

November 14, 2008, 01:42 AM	#1
skidder Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 640	lube dents I was reloading 30-30 and my first 10 to 15 rounds, I used to much case lube and made some minor dents. Is it ok to reload these?

November 14, 2008, 01:59 AM	#3
Perajio Member Join Date: August 6, 2008 Location: Somewhere near Buffalo, NY Posts: 98	Quote: "I used to much case lube.." Welcome to the ranks of many who have!! __________________ Annoy a Liberal - Work, succeed, and be happy!!! Join The NRA and protect you're rights!

November 20, 2008, 06:14 AM	#10
ryalred Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2008 Location: SE Oklahoma Posts: 491	I know that Imperial wax is the preferred lube by many, but since I switched to Hornady One Shot I haven't had a dented case. It surely is simpler just to spray a whole tray of brass at one time. Yes, it's a little more expensive, but I just love the stuff. __________________ ryalred rifle & muzzleloader -- exhilarating bowhunting -- obsession reloading -- addicted

November 14, 2008, 01:47 AM	#2
rg1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2001 Posts: 1,125	Yes it's ok to load them. The lube dents will be ironed out after firing.

November 15, 2008, 11:01 AM	#4
F. Guffey Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2008 Posts: 7,249	skidder, too much lube? Anything over none is too much, when lubing the neck and shoulder area of the case should be avoided, only the body of the case is to be lubed. F. Guffey

November 15, 2008, 01:31 PM	#5
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,620	After a while you will get a feel for how much lube to use. Too much and you get dents, too little and you get headaches (stuck Case). Just enough so the case has a light coating. The feel of the press will tell you if there is not enough lube. TF

November 15, 2008, 01:52 PM	#6
wncchester Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2002 Posts: 2,832	I believe it's helpful to lube necks, lightly, both inside and out. How much to lube is a learned thing. We can start with too little and add more, using a case pullet between efforts, or we can use too much and back off until the dents disappear. For rifle, I don't think a better commercial case lube exists than Imperial Sizing Die Wax, thinly applied with finger tips. No dents!

November 15, 2008, 04:53 PM	#7
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,620	I put a few drops of oil on a nylon brush the size of the case mouth. Brushing gives the case mouth just enough lube so the expander slides through very easily. The brush can be cleaned with soap and water when dirty. Some may say the lube is hard to remove but I wash my case's several times during the loading process. TF

November 16, 2008, 01:05 AM	#8
skidder Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 640	Thanks for the advice I got a pretty good handle on it now. Just had to refresh the old synapses. haven't loaded rifles for a while and the cobwebs upstairs had to be cleaned also. _____________________ Osama & Obama both have friends who bombed the Pentagon! Man do I have the Obama blues.

November 19, 2008, 08:31 PM	#9
Mike1 Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 178	+1 on the Imperial wax and also LIGHTLY lubing the inside of the case mouth.