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I have had exceptional results using Bens Red via Lyman 45 and Bens Tumble Lube. As a new guy, I couldn't be any happier. I am shooting .45 ACP on the low side using Unique and H&G 68/COWW. No...

That’s a tough one. It might be worth it to really spray it good with penetrating oil/kroil. I know you’ve already done this. Let it sit a bit longer. Then, if you can find an extractor/easy-out...

That’s a new one to me, very cool! Thanks for sharing.

I’m rebuilding a Lyman 61 right now, near identical to the Saeco. It’s pretty straight forward. There’s a lot of info in here if you dig a bit. So far I’ve just been cleaning it up and repainting. I...

This one is actually in not too bad of shape, I’ve already knocked the rust off, cleaned and painted everything else. The mica board under the thermostat is falling apart, easy to replace along with...

I just snagged a 61 that’s in not too bad of condition, minor surface rust and such. I wanted to test it out, eBay purchase. It got up to temp pretty quick, it was only on for about a few minutes the...

And this is smoke from the unburnt charcoal after I dumped the ashed over coals from the chimney starter over the top of the fire basket.... That’s what the PBC manufacturer designed it for.

Love the stuff! When I got my new Ruger SRH .44, talk about gritty trigger pull. Yanked it all apart, like you’re supposed to do with a new gun. Cleaned it and sprayed trigger group down real nice...

I started off with RCBS and the pad. I’ve been using Imperial for a couple of years now. They have the wax and the powder. Both work quite well. I haven’t tried anything else since then....

Thanks! I’m a huge fan of ballistol, other than the smell. Once the carrier evaporates, wipe away excess. It imbeds in the metals pores, keeps corrosion out and provides a slick surface. Kinda like a...

Initial view looks clean, a bit of patina.
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Are these good to lube with ballistol?...

I love mine, it’s a 2016. Just turned 23k on it, not an issue. I still have the original tires, good for road but the mesquite will make quick work of them. I put duratracs on, good for the SW.

I...

To share the information, Jon and I were discussing the handle link and possible defects. Mine had high-metal on the ends of the links. However, the clevis for the handle and the one on the base of...

Perfect! Thanks for answering that for me. I have a batch of Ben’s Red that I was going to use, once I get this back together, lube reservoir is giving me a fight. Being patient with it.

No sir, all the holes are wide open. I saw Jon’s post on using solder to plug the holes on the older dies.

They’ve been soaking for a while now in mineral spirits. I’m going to boil things today...

I didn’t have much time to dedicate to this tonight, pretty busy. I did removed the ejector rod and held it up to the light, looks like minor junk in there—mostly old lube, it’s everywhere. I’m going...

From the man himself, thank you Jon! I am in the process of cleaning mine up, no indications of scoring/marring...ect. There is some green oxidation from sitting. That will come off after soaking I'd...

Thanks for the info!!

So I bought a Lyman 45 off eBay. It arrived yesterday. Its in pretty good condition, with the exception of the glue like super-moly and it had a boolit stuck in the .308 die?! See pic below....

My 45 arrived today, it’s in pretty good shape and still has the box. It doesn’t appear to have been abused much at all. Guide rods are tight. However, it looks like a boolit it lodged in the...

My name? I believe they were. Special ordered from butcher who gets em locally.

Thanks for all the comments. IMO, slow and low cooking indirect w/ smoke is the only way to do things. It’ll tell you when it’s done rather than forcing it. Give ya good reason to be outside have...

Or Tomahawk or bone-in Ribeye if you prefer. Super simple, wash the meat off in cool water, pat dry with paper towel. Rub down with sea salt and fresh cracked peppercorns....

Looks great! I haven’t spatchcocked one yet. I need to give it a shot on the weber.

CR500. Many bikes have come and gone in my garage, I still have my 500.