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press lube

bwabwa Member Posts: 224 ✭✭✭
edited February 2002 in Ask the Experts
I'm interested in what you're using to lubricate the ram and pivot points on your reloading presses, and how often you re-apply it.
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  • spclarkspclark Member Posts: 408 ✭
    edited November -1
    RockChucker, single-stage, 40S&W to 300WinMag...I use a drop or two of straight 30-30W (from my handydandy oilcan) every month or so, unless it seems dry or I plan on reloading a bunch.Usually a drop on the ram too, after I brush away the grit.
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  • badboybobbadboybob Member Posts: 1,658 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Lubricate???
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  • MyjackMyjack Member Posts: 86 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    WD-40 ain't much for lubrication. I know there is a hornet's nest in that statement but IMHO is true.Tri-flo (has silicon) and slick 50 are 2 acceptable sprays, or - powdered graphite won't attract more dirt like oils and grease can.I have a buddy that swears by a spray - I think it's called "rusty duck" - I remember the name was something kinda weird
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I never lubricate mine, I just use it and use it until it don't work anymore, then I box it up, ship it off to Dillon Precision, and when I get it back its brand new again...
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I keep an eye on the ram & clean it periodically, then lightly lube. Same for pivot points. Five minutes tops; seems like cheap insurance for such a large investment.
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