Thread: reloading issues

So simply neck sizing you don't need to lube at all? I thought that the deprimer needs a bit through the inside of the neck or it gets tight on withdrawal ? I am probably off on a tangent. Again.


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I load .233 for FTR competition.
Have about 400 cases, most have been fired at least 3 times.
Have only neck sized these not full length sized.

I use a Lee die to deprime and neck size. I dismantle the die before starting, lightly lube the die before using, generally on 100-200 cases. Dismantle and clean the die before storing. Haven't had to lube the cases for neck sizing. Could be that .223 are more tolerant.

I have quick release bushes for all my dies so I never have to adjust their fit in the press.

Originally Posted by Cyclops

I load .233 for FTR competition.
Have about 400 cases, most have been fired at least 3 times.
Have only neck sized these not full length sized.

I use a Lee die to deprime and neck size. I dismantle the die before starting, lightly lube the die before using, generally on 100-200 cases. Dismantle and clean the die before storing. Haven't had to lube the cases for neck sizing. Could be that .223 are more tolerant.

I have quick release bushes for all my dies so I never have to adjust their fit in the press.

Is that a Lee Collett Neck sizing die or a Lee normal neck sizing die with the expander ball? If it's a collett it doesn't need any lube except something for rust prevention. I would advise against lube as unless you clean the cases afterwards it can seep into your primer and cause misfires.

If it's a normal neck sizing die with the expander ball then it needs lube but dipping the case neck into graphite (adding some shotgun shot helps stop it clumping) will lube it but as the graphite is inert then you don't need to clean the case afterwards.

The difference between the two die types is that the collett die just squeases it from the sides, there is no metal sliding against metal so you don't need lube.

Lee have patented this design of dies so despite them being on the bottom of the pile in terms of fit and finish everyone should buy their collett neck die cos you can come home from the range, deprime and neck size in 10 min and be ready to reload again for the next session.

Originally Posted by Danny

So simply neck sizing you don't need to lube at all? I thought that the deprimer needs a bit through the inside of the neck or it gets tight on withdrawal ? I am probably off on a tangent. Again.


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Only using that specific model/brand of neck die (Collet)