Correct again Graybeard. Funny how that happens.
Most of the extra lube will come off, other then lube on the sides of the bullet nose, during the seating process.
You will probably need to clean your seating die from time to time, as not only will all that extra lube be messy, but it could cause seating depth problems if the lube is hard enough or picks up something off one of the bullets.
Something I have done for years, not sure if it is really needed, but something which allows me to feel better about my cast bullet loads is -----------------------------
After sizing/lubing my cast bullets, I clean - wipe it on a shop rag - the bullet base before placing them in the storage container.
I also reclean the bullet base when it is removed from the storage container and before seating.
I do this extra step simply to assure a minimum of lube ever coming in contact with the powder charge in my reloads.
I have never had powder go bad in any cast bullet reload, even after being in storage for a number of years, just figure the extra step is good insurance in that direction.
Nothing quite like having a dud load where the bullet gets driven into the barrel or forcing cone.
I have seen it happen and the powder looked almost pasty.
Could have been a distroyed handgun if I hadn't been yelling "don't shoot, don't shoot". It was kind of a slow motion experience, watching the friend process what I was saying while slowly lowering the gun.
Within the last week, I rec'd an "E" from a fellow wanting to know about where to get a new barrel.
Some friend of his had a barrel with 6, YES SIX (6) bullets stacked up in it. Not sure at what firing the barrel finally ruptured, but someone should have been yelling a lot sooner on that one.
I guess the point is, anytime the report or recoil seems different while shooting, check that barrel before touching off another round!
Keep em coming!
CDOC
