Chief Rick Posted February 25, 2022 Posted February 25, 2022 I need to resize some .430" Hi-Tek coated bullets down to .427". I have a LEE .427" sizing die kit. Do I need to lube the bullets prior to running them through the sizing die? If so, will Hornady One Shot case lube work?
Lunger Dan Posted February 25, 2022 Posted February 25, 2022 I dont lube my powder coated pills down when I resize them....the coating acts as a lube in a way. Guess a squirt wouldnt hurt.. Im only sizing down .001 or .002
Cholla Posted February 26, 2022 Posted February 26, 2022 I use the Dillon case lube before sizing my PC bullets. A little squirt will do ya fine.
SHOOTIN FOX Posted February 26, 2022 Posted February 26, 2022 One shot works very well. .003, I would lube. Not required, but it makes it easier.
John Boy Posted February 27, 2022 Posted February 27, 2022 Bag Balm finger wipe for reforming and resizing… 15 yr experience with it and can’t remember having to pound the case out of the die
Frontier Lone Rider Posted February 27, 2022 Posted February 27, 2022 I just bought a LEE Resizer and resized over three thousand Hi-Tek rounds down to .427 from .430. The instructions said to use Alox, what a mess. Do not use on coated bullets. My friend just squirts a little oil on the first round and they slide right through. I found that I could just use a little lube and they go through very easily. Or, not use any at all on coated bullets and they still go through with just a little more effort. If you are resizing cast bullets, then use Alox, but thin it with Mineral Spirits.
Chief Rick Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 I resized 50 today. Set them on a piece of scrap plywood and gave a quick spritz with Hornady One Shot Case Lube. The first couple had a bit of resistance, but then the rest slid through pretty easily. Didn't break the coating at all. I don't know that I want to do 3000 at one sitting, though.
Frontier Lone Rider Posted February 28, 2022 Posted February 28, 2022 59 minutes ago, Chief Rick said: I resized 50 today. Set them on a piece of scrap plywood and gave a quick spritz with Hornady One Shot Case Lube. The first couple had a bit of resistance, but then the rest slid through pretty easily. Didn't break the coating at all. I don't know that I want to do 3000 at one sitting, though. I know what you mean. I said for an old man whose only exercise is pushing the buttons on the TV Remote, 3000 was a challenge. And, I did notice my shoulder was a little sore the next day, But by then I was resizing another order of bullets.
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