Redding Type S neck bushing die...lube needed?

[sawgunner2001]

When using the Redding Type S Neck Bushing Die, is it recommended practice to lube the cases? In the Redding instructions they state that if you have the Titanium Nitride bushings, lube is not required. It doesn't state anything about the heat treated steel bushings that I use, which leads me to assume that lube is recommended.

Your thoughts?

 

[shoot4fun]

Re: Redding Type S neck bushing die...lube needed?

I lube the neck lightly with Imperial sizing wax when using the "standard" bushings.

 

[sawgunner2001]

Re: Redding Type S neck bushing die...lube needed?

I figure a little lube won't hurt...was just hoping to get away with not using it. Probably best not to take a short cut.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[427Cobra]

Re: Redding Type S neck bushing die...lube needed?

I lube with Imperial and coated bushings, the big reason for the coating IMHO is corrosion protection.

 

[USMCj]

Re: Redding Type S neck bushing die...lube needed?

I have the TiN coated bushings and I never lube. Never saw a need to.

 

[kombayotch]

Re: Redding Type S neck bushing die...lube needed?

You will get lower runouts if a bit of lube is applied to the necks, regardless of which of the two bushings you have.

 

[GLShooter]

Re: Redding Type S neck bushing die...lube needed?

You should lube for the steel bushings. The coated ones do not require it though I like to use lube with them any way. Decreasing friction can only help the workings in my opinion.

 

[sawgunner2001]

Re: Redding Type S neck bushing die...lube needed?

Thanks for the opinions, guys. I'll continue to use lube with the bushing dies.

 

[Rob01]

Re: Redding Type S neck bushing die...lube needed?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: USMCj</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have the TiN coated bushings and I never lube. Never saw a need to.</div></div>

Same here.