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Since I'm a newbie at reloading and I see so many other people getting into it, I thought I'd call up on (beg) experienced reloaders for some of their tips.
I am a home DIYer and don't want to spend money when I don't need to.
However, I will spend more money on a better product if some rational justification can be made.
So what I have read so far:
1. Throw some used dryer sheets in with your cases when tumbling to get rid of static.
2. A colander with holes drilled out will work as a media seperator. Media seperators run around $40+ so you can save some money here.
3. Buy Walnut Shell Media from a pet store for cheap. Tumble with this concoction:
6. Save and write your load information on your target. Put these in your reloading area as reference
7. Make dummy rounds ( no primer and no powder) so you can use them to re-adjust your seating die should you need to clean it.
I am a home DIYer and don't want to spend money when I don't need to.
However, I will spend more money on a better product if some rational justification can be made.
So what I have read so far:
1. Throw some used dryer sheets in with your cases when tumbling to get rid of static.
2. A colander with holes drilled out will work as a media seperator. Media seperators run around $40+ so you can save some money here.
3. Buy Walnut Shell Media from a pet store for cheap. Tumble with this concoction:
4. Mixing your own case lube:1 capful (not cupful) of NuFinish liquid car wax
1-2 capfuls (not cupfuls) of kerosene, turpentine, or paint thinner
Allow the wax and solvent to mix for 15-20 minutes before adding brass. Then, add brass and allow to buff for a couple of hours
5. You may be able to find a place that sells sandblasting corncob for cheaper.One tube of Lanolin Hydrous...about $2.50 (1 ounce)
One bottle of 90% or better Isopropyl Alcohol. (16 ounce bottle)
Squeeze the entire contents of the tube into the bottle of alcohol (you may have to pour out a little to make room, but save it for cleaning other things)
Leave some headspace for aggitation when shaking.
Cap the bottle tight and put it in a sink full of HOT water and shake around until the solution warms up well.
Then shake well until the lanolin goes into solution and the liquid appears a yellow color. You now have enough lube to do thousands of rifle cases. Put it in a spray bottle and use just like Dillon lube.
If you encounter separation, run the bottle under hot water and shake well before use.
6. Save and write your load information on your target. Put these in your reloading area as reference
7. Make dummy rounds ( no primer and no powder) so you can use them to re-adjust your seating die should you need to clean it.
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