Re: Do 44-40 WCF Cases need case lube for re-sizing?
Posted: 04 Feb 2024 15:35
My Cimarron/Uberti 44-40s (Revolver and 1873) (and also my 1916 Winchester Model 92 Saddle Ring ) will all chamber .430" cast bullets. As mentioned above, I am using Starline brass. And Lee dies.
My experience with Imperial differs. I use it for all brass. I just drag 2 fingers through it lightly, rub b/n fingers and thumb and roll the case in my fingers. re-lube fingers every 4-5 cases, or sooner if case drags bad. Never had it dent - least not yet. Another thing I learned (espec using the spray lube, but regardless) - Clean the die bodies occasionally! You won't believe how filthy they become! Same with seater stems using cast bullets.GasGuzzler wrote: ↑03 Feb 2024 18:17 Imperial is GREAT for some things. DO NOT use it on bottle necks unless you are very slow moving and light with it. It'll dent shoulders from hydraulic pressure.