Lubing brass for resizing?

[montezumaz]

My neighbor is using vaseline for resizing his .223/5.56 brass. He wipes the brass clean before loading the reloads in his magazine. Is he nuts or is he doing something right?
If he is nuts in your opinion(s), what should he be using to lube his brass?
I appreciate your help. And he will appreciate input from you "pros!"
Thanks.

[BubbaJon]

Well anything slick will work - just be sure to clean out that case.
If the die is carbide you shouldn't need any lube (tho I do on really tough cases).
Vaseline is cheap but a lot thicker than I would use and requires heavy duty cleaning. Glycerin is much easier all the way around.

[mr surveyor]

I would recommend at a minimum to use Lee Case Lube.


jd

[cthulhufan]

If you wanna go that cheap then Preperation-H is probably your best bet Uhm, as long as he isn't gunking up his dies and crushing the case shoulders... more power to him...

[Pard]

After lubing, you must clean the brass of dust and grit can stick to it and scratch the chamber

Dont matter what you use, as long as you git rid of it

[Herman E]

The question is why? If he only wiping down the cases and not using a solvent, there might be residual lube (the vaseline/petroleum jelly) left on the cases which wouldn't be good, and remember the vaseline/petroleum jelly is not water soluble. Why not use a lube specific to the task at hand, namely lubing brass cases for resizing? RCBS, Lee, etc. all make great water soluble lubes for resizing, there are easy to use spray lubes, and they all work. I also wouldn't want to take a chance on the petroleum jelly contaminating the powder if used to lube the inside of the neck. I have even gotten away from that by using the Redding and the Lyman carbide expander recap rod assemblies, and the Lyman version works in RCBS dies too. I really like Sharp Shoot R Royal Case and Die Lube. It works great and smells great, you use very little, and one jar lasts a long, long time. I just don't understand why some guys are such cheapskates and use something that may or may not work well. I've only been hand loading for high power and National Match rifle competition for 30 plus years, so what do I know. In my opinion, he's nuts, and a cheapskate. Spend the $2-$8 and get the right lube for the job.

[montezumaz]

Thank you all! I have forwarded your recommendations to him. I agree that he needs to use a product specific to brass resizing and not go cheap with what is at hand!

[Hipshot]

If you wanna go that cheap then Preperation-H is probably your best bet Uhm, as long as he isn't gunking up his dies and crushing the case shoulders... more power to him...

And he wouldn't be such a TIGHT AXX !!!
Hip

[Zoner]

I used Lee case lube for yes but application and removal is a pita. I switched to homemade.....one oz liquid lanolin and 10 oz 99% isopropyl alcohol

[Starrbow]

I used Lee case lube for yes but application and removal is a pita. I switched to homemade.....one oz liquid lanolin and 10 oz 99% isopropyl alcohol

I've been using Lanolin and 99% Isopropyl Alcohol for more years then I care to remember, never had a stuck case, great for the skin, and lots cheaper then many commercial lubes!