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Reloading Dies

Emmett Dunham
Are there carbide dies in pistol and rifle calibers?
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  • Emmett Dunham
    When I first started using reloading equipment there was a lot of rust on dies that I put away for further use. I started to use carburetor cleaner to clean them and put them in a plastic bag away in a drawer for future use. Now I get then out and they are in much better condition yet there is still some rust and would like to know if there is some lubrication that I can use on them to store?


    Emmett
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  • gknaka2
    Breakfree CLP
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  • 76k20
    Brownell's rust preventative works well.
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  • Emmett Dunham
    Do I have to clean the dies again when I get them out to use them or are they ready to load.

    Emmett
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  • 76k20
    quote:Originally posted by Emmett Dunham
    Do I have to clean the dies again when I get them out to use them or are they ready to load.

    Emmett


    I would recommend cleaning the inside of the dies before use. I disassemble the dies (removing decapper/seating stem/etc), then take a cleaning patch of appropriate size and soak it in bore solvent and "swab" the inside of the dies generously to remove the coating from storage. I then wipe the excess cleaner away and reassemble. This is the same way I prep new dies for use, as manufacturers use a coating on their dies to prevent corrosion.
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  • Emmett Dunham
    Got it! I was trying to save a little work by getting the metal clean and dry and storing the dies and I will just have to lube them.

    Emmett
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  • shoff14
    What in your house is causing the excess moisture? That would be fixing the problem instead of band-aiding a solution. [;)]
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  • Emmett Dunham
    I am in Southern California so it most likely that atmospheric condition is not the problem. All of the reloading equipment is in a back room with no appliances. Unless there is a product I can use on them I will just have to clean them before I use the dies.

    Emmett
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  • skyfish
    I live in Iowa and have had similar problems. CLP or any dry lube I have used, if I feel lazy I clean my dies with brake cleaner as no oily residue, instead of complete disassemble. I do reapply Hornady one shot any time I clean the die.

    It can be rather humid June-August in Iowa and my man cave is in the basement.
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  • 1988z01
    I love Brake Clean!
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