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Thanks guys ! 1 to 10 it is !!!!!!!!
Where are you guys finding the lanolin.....only place I found it is local small drug store I left laughing at the price like I do with some of the ammo prices!
http://www.pipingrock.com/lanolin/l...&cagpspn=pla&gclid=COP5iqCW97sCFct9OgodGl4A8gWhere are you guys finding the lanolin.....only place I found it is local small drug store I left laughing at the price like I do with some of the ammo prices!
How much do you save? Is it more than $1 per year?
I'm thinking of making some as soon as I'm done making a fridge, some paper, and a few light bulbs for the kids.
Seriously though - Is this really worth it?
The Lanolin and alcohol mix?? Hell yeah it's worth it. You can get the ingredients for maybe the cost of two aerosol cans of 'case lube' and will make enough lube to equate to probably a full case (or more) of the other stuff. So, depending on how much you're reloading, the savings could be significant. Not just in money but in sanity saved.
I don't use the aerosol stuff. I use the Dillon pump spray lanolin-and-alcohol lube. Here it is:
http://www.dillonprecision.com/content/p/9/pid/23666/catid/8/Dillon_Case_Lube__8_oz__Bottle_
It's $9 for an 8oz bottle. I can do about 10,000 cases with a bottle.
How much do the ingredients for the home made stuff cost? How many cases can you do with it?
I just saw a thread over on ARFCOM where someone claimed their chemist friend analyzed the Dillon stuff, and it's 1:16.
Next time I make some (if reloading is still legal by the next time I need to make more), I'll probably start there and add more lanolin as necessary (if necessary, actually).
I made 10oz batch back in Nov... I resized approx 3k cases and the little 2oz sprayer I use is still plenty full....How much do you save? Is it more than $1 per year?
I'm thinking of making some as soon as I'm done making a fridge, some paper, and a few light bulbs for the kids.
Seriously though - Is this really worth it?
Does the home made stuff separate or does it stay pretty well mixed when it sits?
Does the home made stuff separate or does it stay pretty well mixed when it sits?
Does the home made stuff separate or does it stay pretty well mixed when it sits?
If you use 99% alcohol, it does not separate.
How much do you save? Is it more than $1 per year?
I'm thinking of making some as soon as I'm done making a fridge, some paper, and a few light bulbs for the kids.
Seriously though - Is this really worth it?
I played around with the lanolin and alcohol mix, then switched to Hornady Unique and won't use anything else. I just rub my index finger and thumb on the top and put a light film on each case as I resize it, I've done over three thousand cases and barely made a dent in the top surface. I can do about 10 cases before I have to rub my finger again. Not one stuck case!
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/758495/hornady-unique-case-lube-4-oz-tub