Emergency case lube

[KeithNyst]

I've read mixing liquid lanolin and 99% isopropyl alcohol works very well. Try this link for more info: http://www.frfrogspad.com/homemade.htm#Sizing

[joem]

Alcohol solvent works much better than the stuff you get at the drug store.

[mikld]

I've been sing Mink Oil Boot Dressing (cream). I got it at my local Walgreens and have been using the same jar for 3 years. A dab on my fingers, roll the case around to get a thin film, size. Clean up is as easy as wiping with a paper towel, and my hands stay so soft and smooth...

[coastie]

jon,

that particular comment sorta, kinda has a whole 'nother context.
And seems as if "luck" is occasionally in your domain!!

[Guns! Why there are no guns here. But the 'Droids you are looking for were two farms over three nights ago!]

[psteinmayer]

I used PAM once... After sizing, I just soaked them in a sink full of dish soap, rinsed, and allowed them to air dry for a day. Worked great and I had no problems!

[Phil McGrath]

It took a while since the move to Portland, but I was out of 45-70 and finally had to set up. I rummaged around and found most of what I needed except for case lube. Crap! Portland is not exactly rife with gun shops ... I was thinking of going to Cabelas, but it"s a 2-hour round trip. Tried to think what I had around the house that would work ...olive oil? ... WD40? ... naah. Then I remembered the KY sex lube. They call it Silk-E. It is water soluble and non-toxic.

I used it to decap and size all my brass, no problems whatever. I quick rinse under warm water and it was gone, then 15 minutes in the oven at 225 and they were ready to prime. It was way easier to deal with than the RCBS stuff I usually use. The stuff worked pretty well with 45-70 brass. Should be fine for pistol brass and straight-case BP rounds. I think I'll give it a shot with heavier shells, like 30-40 and 7 mag. See if it works.

jn

Crisco! Man that stuff is a heart attack looking for a place to hit. I liked the comment about my shells going blind ... might try Pam, though.

jn

Be careful, hair will grow on your fingertips..........