Dillon Precision Products RL550C, Assembly And User Instructions Manual

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16 RELOADING BASICS
16.1 Clean Brass Is Required Before Reloading
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There are many methods for cleaning fired brass, but the tried and true method is tumbling brass in a Dillon
Vibratory Tumbler with ground corncob or walnut shell media with 2-3 “caps-full” of Dillon Case Polish. Putting a
"clothes dryer sheet" in with the media helps control dust.
16.2 Lubricating Brass is Required
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Pistol Brass—pistol brass should be lightly lubricated before sizing even if you are using a carbide size die. The
most effective lubricant for cases is lanolin/isopropyl alcohol-based, as in the Dillon Case Lube.
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Rifle Brass—all bottleneck cases must be lubricated even when using carbide dies.
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Lubricate your clean cases by laying the brass flat on their sides in a shallow box or “cookie tray.” Pump three or
four sprays on the cases and shake the box so the cases tumble and roll. Repeat this process one more time making
sure that the lubricant is distributed over the cases. Let the cases dry for about 3-4 minutes before using them.
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Over lubricating the brass can cause hydraulically formed “lube dents” during the resizing process. This can also
be caused by not waiting for the alcohol in the Case Lube to dry before sizing. If this occurs, clean out the Size
Die. Use enough lube to ensure the case will easily enter the resizing Die. If the case is resistant to going in, stop
and re-lube. Without adequate lubricant, the case will stick in the Die and the Shellplate will “rip” the rim off the
case when you try to remove it from the Die. The “lube dents” will straighten out during the firing process.
Dillon Case Polish
PN13804
Dillon Case Lube
PN13733
Dillon Tumbler PN20439