{"id":39,"date":"2020-03-06T17:16:17","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T17:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.edge-research.com\/?p=39"},"modified":"2020-03-06T17:16:17","modified_gmt":"2020-03-06T17:16:17","slug":"case-lubrication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edge-research.com\/?p=39","title":{"rendered":"Case Lubrication"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Case lubrication is almost always necessary.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Some straight wall pistol dies are made of carbide which is hard and smooth enough that case lube is not required.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>While this is a very convenient feature and saves time, the process still goes much smoother with lubed cartridge cases. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>There are a variety of effective case lubricants on the market.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The general types are:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>paste, pad, and spray.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Each have their place on the bench.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Paste lube is the slowest.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Paste lube is also very effective and a great choice if the reloader is reforming cases or performing a tough full length sizing operation, such as when reloading for a semi-automatic firearm where cases can require significant resizing.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Paste lube is also excellent when just a few cartridge cases need to be lubed.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It is very straightforward to apply, simply transfer the lube to the case with the index finger and thumb.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>A little goes a long way, if too much lube is applied, it can build up in the die and cause oil dents, generally on the shoulder of the case.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Pad lubrication is one of the the best ways to lube a bunch of cases fast.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Pad lube is generally a liquid lubricant that is poured onto a slightly spongy pad, then 4 or 5 cases are laid flat on the pad and rolled to apply lube to the cases.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This method can be used for all types of brass cartridge cases.<\/p>\n<p>Spray type lubricants are very convenient.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>They are also very effective.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>When lubricating rifle cases, it\u2019s generally best to put the cases in a tray and give them a light spray from all for sides, or to lay the cases flat on a rag with the mouth facing the edge of the bench.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Spray the cases, rotate them 90 degrees and give them a second light spray.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>When lubricating bottleneck cases it\u2019s important to get just a bit of lube in the case mouth so that the case can pass easily back over the expander ball that will set the inside diameter of the neck.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Case lubrication is almost always necessary.\u00a0 Some straight wall pistol dies are made of carbide which is hard and smooth enough that case lube is not required.\u00a0 While this is a very convenient feature and saves time, the process still goes much smoother with lubed cartridge cases. \u00a0 There are a variety of effective case &hellip; 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