Reloading 5.56

[KEVWYO]

As everyone who reloads knows when reloading 5.56 brass you have to lube it then re-size/decap it. Is it possible to skip the lube step if you have a carbide resizing/decapping die or do you still have to lube the case?

How does the Hornady LNL AP press do with 5.56?

[Cannibul]

You must lube all bottle neck brass. Failure to do so will result in MUCH swearing.

[xdmikey]

no skip the lube, never skip the lube process! if you already have the carbide dies, well, you'll never have to buy another set! i know where you were going because i was there too when i started loading 5.56. all shouldered rifle cases need to be lubed. i don't know about 357sig; in fact, that's another question. maybe someone will wake up and help us both out!
the lnl is great. i couldn't find a shellplate locally so i'm still loading 5.56 on mu lee turret. i also bought but haven't used an rcbs lube die. it had pretty good ratings on midwayusa.com!
assuming(and i know what THEY say about ass u me!)your lnl is an ap, i would recommend a powder cop die or an rcbs powder checker(which was rated higher,again midway). if you load pistol, spring for the pistol micrometer; it holds charge weight really well. i bought one used on arfcom. it was for an older machine. the new ones require you to purchase a new rotor(silver disc that turns on your powder dispneser!).
let me know if i can help you and sorry if i have confused you!

[scooterj]

I use Hornady One Shot aerosol spray lube. It's not as messy as the others and doesn't need to be cleaned off the cases after resizing.

[rogerxd45]

when i started reloading 5.56 i got a spray lube and i didnt read that you have to let it evaporate first and i got about 5 cases stuck and it SUCKS it is such a pain in the ass. you have to lube every bottle neck case

[rogerxd45]

and yes you do have to lube 357 sig.

[MGD 45]

I don't lube my 357 Sig brass & I've reloaded hundreds of them. I make the resizing process a 2-step one. I first resize with a carbide 40 cal resizer, then run it through the .357 sig resizer. Works like a charm and have never had a problem.....

[Mercmar]

Originally Posted by MGD 45

I don't lube my 357 Sig brass & I've reloaded hundreds of them. I make the resizing process a 2-step one. I first resize with a carbide 40 cal resizer, then run it through the .357 sig resizer. Works like a charm and have never had a problem.....

I've employed the same methodology when reloading .400 Cor-Bon. I'll first resize/decap with a .45ACP die, then bump the shoulder with a .400 Cor-Bon die.

I use Hornady One-Shot for lubing .223s. I lay them flat in a box and spray them lightly. The lube will migrate around the brass. I also use the RCBS X die, so, after the initial trimming, I don't do further trimming.

I DO remove the One-Shot from my loaded rounds by tumbling for a few minutes in cc media.

[M1A Shooter]

I was doing 357 sig with lee dies having to lube. I bought a Dillon carbide die, no more lube, and 5000 rounds later it is still going smooth.

[rdinatal]

Let it dry!!