Lanolin case lube & the 204

[@GregKuenstler]

I have used “Pam”, non-stick cooking spray for case lube. When I make 222 brass out of 223 cases, I spay Pam on a sponge and roll cases on it.

[@CplSkiUSMC]

I've been using Hornady Unique Case Lube paste (similar to Imperial Sizing Die Wax) for a couple years now and I really like it a lot. $5 for a small tub of it at Scheels in Billings and one tub lasts a loooong time because you don't need very much. I don't get any shoulder dents and cases glide right through the dies. I've started using powdered graphite in alcohol for case neck lube and so far I'm pleased. It's very cheap and easy to make. I de-prime and wet tumble my brass before sizing and the combination of these two lubes means I don't have to clean them again after sizing and neck expansion.

[@1187gar]

Midway USA has 10oz. Hornady One Shot Case Lube for $18.

[@edwardabrams4972]

I have a professional gunsmith who has been using lanolin for years on a lot of gun lubing functions and says it works the best of anything he has ever used

[@mikeb2459]

A wet tumbler won’t remove lanolin so I’m glad you mentioned that you use dry.

[@justbaggit70]

Im so glad i bought the 204 brass i have. Wish i had bought more since its almost non existence now. All my loads are worked up in hornady brass

[@4570Govt]

Would like to know some more about that press!

[@mikecollins8241]

I keep some used yogurt tubs (quart) in my reloading room, cases go from one, thru press to another... same for doing prep etc.. easy to keep organized, can put lids on, hold a bunch of cases, and free ;)

[@rgthomson1]

You want to set the die up so it bumps the shoulder back one to two thou from the size of a fired case, and spin those cases with your fingers to centre them for a more accurate measurement, if you put any more headspace on those cases than 8 thou they become dangerous, just some advise for the viewers new to reloading

[@trentsnaza3372]

Good info!! Reloading and shooting is a Hoot isn't it!!!??? Just got back from Beresford!! Took the ole odd 6 and 45/70 with. Good times

[@ZZ-uf4zv]

Oh and by the way, I love your channel man, your just a down to earth fella that likes to reload and shoot same as me.. Just ordered a 17 Fireball Ar-15 barrel, curious to see how that turns out.

[@waynemayle865]

You'll be in the same boat as me I run a 17 remington brass is a pain to find 17 fireball brass is just as high when u can find it

[@ZZ-uf4zv]

@waynemayle865 Yeah I know, I'm just getting on this 17 centerfire kick here lately an have already experienced the 17 bullet drought in 25gn.. Nosler ammo is high as hell also..

[@boydsteenblock1328]

I like your channel. No BS just the facts. I make the lanolin lube as well. It works great! I put my brass into a plastic container with a lid and throw a blue paper shop towel in there. I spray a few squirts of lube in there and put the lid on and shake it up. It evenly distributes the lube without getting dents in my cases. I also buy Heat gas line anti freeze in the red bottle to mix with the lanolin since it’s 90% alcohol.

[@jimjackson5836]

What do you do for work Cave Dweller? Always like the video's!!!!

[@texpatriot8462]

Can I talk you into wet tumbling with Dawn and Lemishine to remove oil? Less risk of lead exposure in dry tumbling.

[@EitriBrokkr]

I wonder if Lanolin and Acetone would work? cheap easy to get, 100% evaporation in seconds. I've heard of guys using Lee bullet lube and acetone with good success.

[@cavedweller1959]

It would probably work fine, but who would want to be breathing the fumes?

[@EitriBrokkr]

@cavedweller1959 outside, cookie pan. Should only take seconds... And you're breathing the alcohol fumes 🤷‍♂️

[@andybockex]

I would like to get a 204. For range and dog's maybe Coyotes. What Rifle Savage? Ruger, CZ, maybe Tikka if they still make them? What your thoughts?

[@cavedweller1959]

CZ 527, if you are willing to pay scalpers prices. Tikka T3 in wood, hard to improve on that.

[@josephgraninger8832]

I have used red heet for the alcohol. Heet is 99% and is a lot cheaper than buying 99% isopropyl.

[@gbennett2889]

Yes, I’ve been using it for years.

[@CplSkiUSMC]

Heet is methanol and is not that great for breathing vapors and skin contact. Isopropyl is easy to find and safe to use (except for the flammability that comes with any alcohol). I'd stick with the isopropyl for this application.

[@gbennett2889]

@@CplSkiUSMC not true. Red bottle heet is 99% Iso. Yellow bottle heet is methanol. Look at the MSDS if you don’t believe me. As I said I’ve been using it for years.

[@CplSkiUSMC]

@@gbennett2889 Ah, perhaps I should pay closer attention... I stand corrected.

[@maxcoatlhunter4322]

Sr. how long you been using the Lanolin ad alcohol mixture? I heard that it gets "gummy" and gets your dies dirty so you often have to clean up your resizing dies? Like every 50 to 75 rounds you have clean the die and get the residue of the lube out of the die? What's your experience so far? Thanks.

[@cavedweller1959]

You just watched me mix up the first batch.

[@tomquirin4231]

hey my brotha, new sub for ya here , i am a u.s. marine vet here 93' to 97' active ! n only have email here , would love to talk more n godspeed to our beloved 2A n i am a huge fan n supporter of .22/.250's n 220 swift's n all guns n long rifles , thanks n talk soon > tom !

[@ZZ-uf4zv]

You have a link where you snagged your Lanolin? All I have been able to find has been the 4oz bottles

[@cavedweller1959]

Cost a little more than I recalled, but still not bad. soapeauty.com/products/lanolin-oil-usp-grade?variant=39717634539653

[@ZZ-uf4zv]

@cavedweller1959 Ordered!! Thanks Cavedweller!

[@charlesmullins3238]

Bein from eastern Kentucky I hate to see you waste a good drink Lubin cases….

[@johntalbot119]

Get digital calipers please 😮. So much faster. Kiss me later.