Cleaning reloading dies

glockman40sw

what do you recommend using to clean the inside of a rifle resizing die? I just want to do a general cleaning to remove any buildup of resizing lube, etc.

jonk

I soak mine in purple power after disassembling. Simple green or any other good cleaner would work too. Then a quick scrubbing with a nylon test tube brush in the neck and old toothbrush in the die body. Rinse in HOT water. Blow dry with a hair dryer.

BHAVIN

I use rubbing alcohol and Q-tips or a small nylon brush if needed. The alcohol evaporates quickly so you don't have to dry them.

JustC

non-chlorinated break cleaner. Spray it in generously, and the accumulated lube and dirt will run right out. Then a quick spray with some rem-oil and your back in business.

PSFD DONKEY

+1 on what JustC said, about as easy as it gets

GUNFUNCO

I use regular gun cleaning products, like a patch or nylon brush with Hoppes #9.

reloader44mag

Hoppe's #9 and Q-tips

swill

Just about anything you would clean your guns with.

edg1520

what about using bullet spray lube after cleaning isn't it supposed to evaporate and just leave an oil residue thats not supposed to contaminate powder

bpost

Chemtool B-12, Acetone or MEK; takes the gunk right out of them.

partisan

Rubbing alcohol works well.