Cleaning Lube From Finished Rounds

[hugo121175]

What method have you been using to remove the case lube from your finished rounds?


I have been tumbling them for about 20 minutes, but then I have to hand buff them "ALL"! When I do 1000 rounds of .223, it is a real head-ache.....

I use Dillon Case Lube, or OneShot.

 

[HotIce]

Re: Cleaning Lube From Finished Rounds

I don't clean the lube (OneShot). Doesn't bother me much.
I use the RCBS one in my single stage, and that one I clean it with some paper towel, one by one.

 

[Victor N TN]

Re: Cleaning Lube From Finished Rounds

I use a shop towel and alcohol or lighter fluid.

 

[okiefired]

Re: Cleaning Lube From Finished Rounds

I "quickly" wipe them of with a paper towel after I seat, I dont worry much about it though.

okie

 

[Suasponte]

Re: Cleaning Lube From Finished Rounds

I assume that you loading progressive!

Size them and then tumble to remove all the lube! Remove the sizing die from station one and proceed!

Otherwise your stuck!

Terry

 

[Country]

Re: Cleaning Lube From Finished Rounds

I use RCBS case lube it tends to dry out.
I just wipe the ammo in an old tea towel and whats left dries up anyway.
It does not cause any issues that I can see.
I guess if you are handling bulk ammo then tumbling in untreated media like corn cob would dry it all off and not leave too much residue.

 

[Tactical30]

Re: Cleaning Lube From Finished Rounds

I use the Redding Wax.


If I am sizing 20-40rds ill get a hot damp rag and give them a good wipe down then let dry but if im sizing 300rds of .223 brass ill throw them in the tumbler for 45min to 1hr. in corn cob media. (RCBS Tumbler)

The only shotty part is when you get them out of the tumbler you still have to wipe the fine dust off. Walnut media leaves a heavy dust.

 

[MitchAlsup]

Re: Cleaning Lube From Finished Rounds

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hugo121175</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What method have you been using to remove the case lube from your finished rounds?</div></div>

After the end of case preperation, the cases spend 2 hours to overnight in the tumbler. After this point in the reload process I wear latex gloves to prevent fingerprints and preserve the shine. The seating die is cleaned before seating occurs and allowed to dry throughly. Thus, there is no lube left on the cases after the bullet is seated.

 

[crystalvue]

Re: Cleaning Lube From Finished Rounds

When loading .223 I toss them in the vibratory cleaner with some Dillon polish for about 20 mins. They come out looking new. Cheers.

 

[Country]

Re: Cleaning Lube From Finished Rounds

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: longrange30</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use the Redding Wax.


If I am sizing 20-40rds ill get a hot damp rag and give them a good wipe down then let dry but if im sizing 300rds of .223 brass ill throw them in the tumbler for 45min to 1hr. in corn cob media. (RCBS Tumbler)

The only shotty part is when you get them out of the tumbler you still have to wipe the fine dust off. Walnut media leaves a heavy dust. </div></div>
You are right on that dust mate some corn cob media is dusty . What I usually do is put it over a fine sieve and get as much fine dust out as possible before I use it. However you still get some residue no matter what .
If you are only loading small amounts at a time then wiping off by hand is quite good as you can inspect the ammo as you wipe it.
It's the bulk loaders that need the more efficient systems.

 

[Country]

Re: Cleaning Lube From Finished Rounds

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CrystalVue</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When loading .223 I toss them in the vibratory cleaner with some Dillon polish for about 20 mins. They come out looking new. Cheers. </div></div>
What is in Dillon polish?
If its got any ammonia in it , it is bad for the brass and will speed up hardening of the brass.

 

[EddieNFL]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is in Dillon polish? </div></div>

Polish designed for use with tumbling media. No ammonia.

 

[killahog]

Re: Cleaning Lube From Finished Rounds

I put them in an old cake pan and swish them around in paint thinner it dry's almost instantly, and no digging the corn cob media out of the flash holes.