I read online that with the Carbide dies you do NOT HAVE to lube the brass. Is that true?
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I do not use lube with any pistol brass. Doesn't go in far enough to crush anything. Still need to lube rifle brass, due to the length of the brass in the die and necking. So if it's a carbide die and rifle brass still need lube.
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Lubing the case is needed to keep the case from seizing up in the die resulting in a stuck case and rendering your die useless until it's removed. Remember a little case lube goes a long way. I've been using Lyman case lube for 40 years and have reloaded thousands of cases with one bottle. I used the Lyman case lube pad and coat the pad with the lube then rolling the cases lightly over the top of it. Over the years the pad gets dirty looking but it's not a problem as long as you keep it clean from grit and other abrasives it will last you a lifetime or until the pad starts to fall apart. If you use too much lube the signs will be dents in the case around the neck.
1806918
no its not, u dont have to have the higher speed to clean brass, this IS the best cleaner on the market, hands down. There is nothing out there better, period. The gun stores around town are trying to become a dealer for these cleaners they work so well. Buy it and your done for a brass cleaner, you couldnt pry mine away from me. thanks
952798
i always lube a bit, maybe every 20 cases or so. I use this simply because i have so many different sized cases to do, and it's easier than continuously swapping out dies. I always decap before i clean the brass as i find the media lasts longer.
259092
If you want shiny/new brass then tumble them. I always do along with just a bit of polish and the brass comes out looking like new, even on 10 times reloaded brass.
515335
There is a re sizing die in kit how ever I think your looking for a Lee sizer and lube die for cast bullets that way can lube and install gas check cap I have seen the lube and die kit for press on Amazon while back for around 40 bucks that will suit your needs better. A lot of casters sell cast bullets gas checked if wanting to shoot magnum loads if casting your own that's great to. Have fun and safe reloadinng
1597469
you will need 9mm dies, i recommend carbide dies, but i WOULD STILL LUBE CASES. Check out this video; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cntPOoRlfLk
66461
I had always been under the impression that only the pistol-caliber resizing dies were available in full-length carbide. I have never seen one in .308 or any other rifle caliber
1837245
Nothing. These are carbide and cases don't need to be lubed first. It's a nice set of dies.
894975
I believe you're referring to carbide and non carbide. Most all dies are now carbide and are what you should get.
259088
While you could probably go ahead and reload after cleaning/drying, I like to run mine through a corncob cleaning to get some polish back on the brass. I use the sonic cleaner to get the worst of the carbon off, then tumble to make it pretty.
1499859
Dont use any oil or grease in the bore no this doesnt need to be mixed with regular slip oil
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Lubing the case is needed to keep the case from seizing up in the die resulting in a stuck case and rendering your die useless until it's removed. Remember a little case lube goes a long way. I've been using Lyman case lube for 40 years and have reloaded thousands of cases with one bottle. I used the Lyman case lube pad and coat the pad with the lube then rolling the cases lightly over the top of it. Over the years the pad gets dirty looking but it's not a problem as long as you keep it clean from grit and other abrasives it will last you a lifetime or until the pad starts to fall apart. If you use too much lube the signs will be dents in the case around the neck. Lubing the case is needed to keep the case from seizing up in the die resulting in a stuck case and rendering your die useless until it's removed. Remember a little case lube goes a long way. I've been using Lyman case lube for 40 years and have reloaded thousands of cases with one bottle. I used the Lyman case lube pad and coat the pad with the lube then rolling the cases lightly over the top of it. Over the years the pad gets dirty looking but it's not a problem as long as you keep it clean from grit and other abrasives it will last you a lifetime or until the pad starts to fall apart. If... » Read More Lubing the case is needed to keep the case from seizing up in the die resulting in a stuck case and rendering your die useless until it's removed. Remember a little case lube goes a long way. I've been using Lyman case lube for 40 years and have reloaded thousands of cases with one bottle. I used the Lyman case lube pad and coat the pad with the lube then rolling the cases lightly over the top of it. Over the years the pad gets dirty looking but it's not a problem as long as you keep it clean from grit and other abrasives it will last you a lifetime or until the pad starts to fall apart. If you use too much lube the signs will be dents in the case around the neck. « Show Less
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For a pistol round, the Lee deluxe carbide 4 die set is hard to beat. The carbide bit means that you don't need to lubricate each case, although a bit of lube on a case every so often doesn't hurt. The 4 die set also helps in learning the stages of reloading, by splitting the job of bullet seating and crimping into 2 stages. In a 3 die set the two are combined. The Lee Factory crimp die, in the 4 die, set also resizes the case and eliminates any case bulge left from inserting the bullet, which will help with feeding in an auto pistol.
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Carbide dies are always in straight wall case calibers. I have not seen any in cartridges that are bottle necked
22358
No, you don't need to lube the dies as long as the ones you're substituting are Carbide. Yes, as long as you replace the shell holder and dies, the actual turret is universal. You should look in to other pieces like the shell pusher, depending on the size difference.
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Yes for the roller handle. To clean?????? That is done separate with a tumbler, no press in the world cleans the brass. And it comes with a crimping die, the last die both seats the bullet and crimps the bullet. You need to go to rreshop(.)com and get the complete kit for reloading. It will come with everything needed to reload, manual, lube, tumbler, scales, calipers, etc....