bigmancrisler
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Can I use normal hoppes gun oil as case lube? I accidentally got cast bullet lube instead of case lube.
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Case lube sub?
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GunBum
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Don’t use petroleum based lubes as case lube.
If you want DIY lube, but want to skip the dissolving and spraying, you can just rub a very, very thin layer of lanolin on the case with your finger.
If you want DIY lube, but want to skip the dissolving and spraying, you can just rub a very, very thin layer of lanolin on the case with your finger.
Cases love you, long time!
As stated one part lanolin to ten parts 99% alcohol. One of better reloading channels has a video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgsimvLoddo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgsimvLoddo
bigmancrisler
2A Preacher
Where do you get lanoli?
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NO! You will stick a case in the die with regular oil. If you go to Home Depot and buy cable lubricant, you can mix it with alcohol and make your own. The lube is alcohol soluble and I thin it down until it will spray from a spray bottle. It works like a champ.
I get mine off of Amazon but I have seen it on Walmart's website. Someone hopefully chimes in for a known local source.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/LANOLIN-...AIR-LIPS-MOISTURIZING-100-PURE-4-OZ/663275231
https://www.walmart.com/ip/LANOLIN-...AIR-LIPS-MOISTURIZING-100-PURE-4-OZ/663275231
I have heard of this being used successfully also. Just never needed to give it a go.
GunBum
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Clear shoe polish works when you get desperate. Use it the same way as Imperial Sizing Wax.
You can sometimes get it at beauty supply stores.
wilcam47
Ultimate Member
How about ear wax??
GunBum
Active Member
What’s the fun in that?
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You could use motor or gear oil.
Old school lube was similar to STP. You squirted some on a cloth pad in a metal box with a cover. You would roll 3 - 5 cases over it. And lube them and your hand.
I loaded a good bit of .223 with this setup. The lube and pad came with my reloading kit.
Old school lube was similar to STP. You squirted some on a cloth pad in a metal box with a cover. You would roll 3 - 5 cases over it. And lube them and your hand.
I loaded a good bit of .223 with this setup. The lube and pad came with my reloading kit.
Threeband
The M1 Does My Talking
It comes from sheep.
I think you boil a couple sheep in a large pot and skim the lanolin off the top.
What's the fun in schlepping to the beauty supply store to explain that you need some lube to rub on your brass while avoiding the flash hole.
GunBum
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Bolts Rock
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Healthfood stores often have the liquid. Red bottle Isoheet from the auto store and you're good to go.
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