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    When I learned to reload I was taught to roll every rifle case on the rcbs lube pad. Now I am learning that there are lots of other ways to lube cases. What are you guys' perfered methods? (Mostly 308 556 and 30-06 if that matters)
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    If I'm doing volume loading, I make my own lube with alcohol and pure lanolin. I lay out the cases on a sheet pan, couple quick spritz of lube then I roll them around to coat evenly. Allow the alcohol to dry before loading. For single stage resizing, I use Imperial sizing die wax. I could probably use my spray lube, but I don't volume load single stage and I won't have to wait for the alcohol to dry.
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    I also make up my own alcohol/lanolin lube. I put a handful or so of brass into a gallon zip lock bag and spray the lube a couple of times into the bag and then shake. I open and allow to air a bit before sizing.
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    Same as above. Lanolin can found on Amazon or health food store. I use the red Heet gas treatment which is real close to 100% alcohol. One bottle to 1oz of lanolin. I resize then tumble clean then load me up.

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    Just make sure to let the alcohol evaporate prior to loading, but the alchohol/ISO-heat is the best way to live for volume.

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    As said by others, if you just want an on the shelf product then use Dillion case lube, same as the homemade above, and more $$$$

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    Thanks guys! I have the supplies on order from amazon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zcsdkr View Post
    Thanks guys! I have the supplies on order from amazon.
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    I like the RCBS spray lube.
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