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Got my monthly Harbor freight circular yesterday. They have a cement mixer listed for $190.00.

Has anyone used a cement mixer to clean and polish brass? Seems like it would work "OK".

Will...

If you only cast for handguns, which is me, you can't beat ALOX / XLOX! Inexpensive, easy to apply and works! Get the XLOX from White Label Lubes. A few quarts will probably last many years.

Hi Jim,

Thanks for trying to help. Maybe I should have said 6 cavity blocks. I went the Lee site, searched for 90295, clicked on mold description and finally clicked on parts. The blocks were...

Have you guys noticed Lee no longer sells mold blocks as replacement parts?

I used to save a few bucks by just buying the replacement blocks for a new mold I might like to try. (I have numerous...

Does anyone else “dunk” lube bullets?

I don’t enjoy casting, lubeing and sizing bullets. It is like mowing the grass. In Florida, in the summer, you need to mow about every week, 10 days. It’s...

No - not really! That is my experience with low speed pistol bullets. The purpose of the lube is to prevent leading the barel. I've applied many of the most popular commercial lubes availabe using...

Hi Crusty,

Yes, Lee does recommend lubeing bullets before and after sizing. In fact, the instructions state if the bullets are not lubed prior to sizing the sizing die will "lead".

Maybe your...

Since this post was "hijacked" from the first response, (Where is the moderator when you need him) I thought I might reply to you question.

I have used both. Both work well. The advantage of...

Star lube/sizers are very good tools. I know, I used them for about 25 years.

They are also very expensive. The cost is about $250.00 for the basic machine plus $35.00 to $40.00 for a caliber...

When I first started reloading, late 70's early 80's, I batch processed using a three hole Lee turret press, without the auto turret advance. You know the drill, decap / resize, prime, charge, seat...

Does anybody know if an old Lee challenger press can be used with the safety prime tool?

Thanks,

Jerry

I liked the old model better. With the old model I could prime cases while I watched TV. With the new model you have to pay attention or it will mis-feed. The new one is probably a little safer, ...

Can't comment on how it works for rifle or hot handgun loads. But for light handgun loads (less than 1,000 FPS) its not just the best thing, its the only thing.

Cut it (ALOX or XLOX) 50/50 or...

Thanks guys,

You answered my question. Will dumpster the odorless stuff. Already went to ACE hardware and got a couple of quarts of the real stuff.

There really is a difference - the batch...

Does anyone know the difference between mineral spirits and odorless mineral spirits? I "dunk lube" my low speed pistol bullets. Cut Lars XLOX with mineral spirits to get a 60 / 40, XLOX /...

A two mold rotation does work really well if you are casting rapidly with the Lee two holers. When I used the two holers, I used a three mold rotation. With just one mold I found they got so hot...

Hi Boolit Casters!

I have been “dunk” lubricating my low speed (less than 1000 FPS) pistol bullets for about 4 months. That is all I shoot. I like it better than lube / sizing with my Star tools....

Do I ever know where you are coming from! Bought the Lee 10 pounder back in the early 80's. The pot worked ok and was a great value, but did it ever drip. And drip is generous, more correctly it...

Ok guys, I just wanted to be nice and ask if anybody has had experience with this product. It is not about whether or not you smoke your molds. I do clean, lubricate and smoke my molds before...

Thanks Sundog,

Jerry

Before each casting session - I clean (brake parts cleaner and old tooth brush), lubricate and resmoke my Lee six holers. Smoking with wood matches is a bit of a "hassle".

About 4 months ago I...

Geargnasher,

I guess your right, maybe I got sidetracked. What I wanted to say, should have said is:

1. A 50/50 mixture of Xlox and mineral spirits is a satisfactory lube for pistol loads of...

Yep, I did. Glad you asked! Was afraid to post, as sometimes forum members get very upset if you drink a different kind of beer than they do.

I fired 120 rounds on three NRA Bullseye replacement...

October 11, 2010

Hi Fred!

You are probably correct. Many participants in this thread believe the type of lube makes a difference. I don’t believe this is true, if the lube prevents or reduces...

Thanks for the replies - I guess we agree in some ways. My only point of reference is light pistol loads, less than 1,000 fps. At less that 1,000 fps, it doesn't make any difference what you use...