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4/26/2010 11:16:12 AM EDT
Hello ARFCOM.

I'm still fairly new to the whole reloading scene, and currently I only have an RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme that I use to reload .45 Auto and 9mm for my wife and I to go punch holes in targets.  We've loaded around 500 or so bullets thus far and have really enjoyed the experience thus far.

My question is this: I keep all my reloading dies in the boxes they came in, but so far have only used a light coating of CLP to protect the threads from corrosion.  Since currently my reloading sessions are getting to be farther and farther apart (sadly) I am curious if there's a better oil or dry lubricant/protectant that would perform better for me.  Thanks for the help, I just want to keep my equipment operating in the best condition possible.
4/26/2010 11:18:07 AM EDT
[#1]
CLP will work.  Do not get rid of the little cardboard square in your die box.  It acts as a dessicant.
4/26/2010 11:27:12 AM EDT
[#2]
Thanks for the tip, but I have actual desiccant packages in there, I keep them anytime I get them in packaging and throw a few in my gun cases and other things that I want particularly dry.  Thanks for the reassurance that CLP will work just fine :).
4/26/2010 11:35:27 AM EDT
[#3]
If your sessions are infrequent you might consider a light grease.  

Inconvenient to clean off, but effective.
4/26/2010 11:43:46 AM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
CLP will work.  Do not get rid of the little cardboard square in your die box.  It acts as a dessicant.


For the life of me I am drawing a blank on the name for those little chips....They actually release a rust preventive vapor and do not absorb moisture like a desiccant does.

ETA: Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor - Chips/Paper/Cardboard

Further ETA: I use light coat of Hornady One shot case lube over the entire die. Its wax based so a good coat seals the whole surface and you don't have to worry about powder contamination.
4/26/2010 12:04:01 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Quoted:
CLP will work.  Do not get rid of the little cardboard square in your die box.  It acts as a dessicant.


For the life of me I am drawing a blank on the name for those little chips....They actually release a rust preventive vapor and do not absorb moisture like a desiccant does.

ETA: Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor - Chips/Paper/Cardboard


The VCI route works pretty good. I had some stuff from http://www.bull-frog.com/products/ that worked so well I could handle firearms and put them back in the safe with no worries of rust.

The only other product that I would use would be http://www.lpslabs.com/product_pg/corrosion_pg/LPS3.html. When it dries, it forms a waxy protective layer. Use solvent to remove it.
4/26/2010 12:30:44 PM EDT
[#6]
As we know, Desiccant absorbs moisture.  Desiccant becomes less able to absorb as it reaches a saturation point.  To rejuvenate Desiccant, warm it at about 100 degrees
for a while to evaporate the moisture.  Then return Desiccant to die boxes.
4/26/2010 1:01:52 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
CLP will work.  Do not get rid of the little cardboard square in your die box.  It acts as a dessicant.


it's vapor corrosion inhibitor, not a dessicant. It doesn't last forever either.
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