Author Topic: Lyman All American Dies (Read 588 times)

Jim 44-40 · « **on:** May 15, 2006, 02:11:53 PM »

Picked up 38/357 pistol dies.Full length die has Lyman TC stamped on it. But instructions say too use thin film of size-ezy lube. Do I need to use lube or do they say that for all dies?

CyberSniper · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2006, 04:37:29 PM »

Tungsten carbide size dies for the .38/.357 do not require lube
on the cases.
Just checked the Lyman site, downloaded the .pdf file,
and verified that.
If T/C dies needed lubed cases, there wouldn't be any
advantage to using T/C dies anyway.
http://lymanproducts.com/lymanproducts/dies.htm
Instructions in .pdf format can be found there.
You might want to check over the instructions again
that you have also.

Jim 44-40 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2006, 01:11:57 AM »

your right about no lube needed,thanks

Reed1911 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2006, 01:48:19 AM »

Even with my coated dies I still use a thin coating of lube. It just makes the process that much eaiser on the machines. It is not needed, but it sure makes it faster.

CyberSniper · « **Reply #4 on:** May 16, 2006, 05:57:33 AM »

Yes, but something tells me you are dealing with high volume
loading above and beyond the average person. ( hehe )

Reed1911 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 16, 2006, 06:05:37 AM »

True, but even when I build small orders or personal ammo on a single stage or dillon, I still shoot them with a light coat of case lube. It makes a world of difference.