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iamazlin
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Posted: 21 May 2008 04:51 AM |
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| seems like no matter what i treat my dies with "wd-40"thay still get rust on them what are you guys useing to prevent your equipment from rusting
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Paul Tummers
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Posted: 21 May 2008 06:45 AM |
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| To be honest, no treatment at all; My reloading area is in a bone-dry environment.
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wheezengeezer
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Posted: 21 May 2008 11:46 AM |
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| you must reload in a moist environment. treat them with the same thing you use on your guns.maybe store them in a cabinet with a goldenrod or similar.i have used an old refridgerator with a light bulb in the bottom for keeping tools dry and above freezing in a harsh environment.
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bea175
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Posted: 21 May 2008 05:33 PM |
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WD-40 is a poor excuse for rust prevention. Oil the dies with Break-Free if they are going to be stored for a while . You can also get some of the silica granules like they pack in scope and place them in each dies box to absorb the moisture. You can go the cheap route and place a small bag of cat liter in the die boxes.
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jjb2
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Posted: 2 June 2008 07:31 AM |
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| i oil my reloading dies and my press with a remoil coating to keep em from rusting... my reloading a storing of supplies is in my basement so i need all the help i can because of moisture....... my guns are all kept in my bedroom and i always keep some of the silica moisture absorbing packets in with my handguns....
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sako06
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Posted: 15 June 2008 04:17 PM |
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| I'm using DriSlide from http://www.uniquetek.com on my Pacific DL366 and Dillon RL550B.We don't have rust problems out here in the mtn desert region of southern california.One can use FLITZ to clean reloading dies.
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Gnarly
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Posted: 15 June 2008 05:22 PM |
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Sako06,
Thanx! for the last tip-I'll try some.Sure looks interesting.
Here in KY, humidity is an issue. My usual routine is to glove up with rubber gloves and clean the dies w/ acetone to get any rid of unseen oily fingerprints, then coat the inside of the dies with Microlon Gun Juice,which ( I think) is a similar product.Then I "paint" the outside of the dies with Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic oil,rub the excess off with a clean rag,and store them.
Speaking of storage, ask your friendly local Pharmacist to save dessicant capsules for you.They're in every large-quantity bottle of medicine he receives; drop 2 or 3 in each box of dies .I use fresh ones every 3 months,here.It's free insurance.
If you haven't used the Microlon Gun Juice, Google it when you have time.It's miracle stuff-I use it in every barrel I shoot.
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sako06
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Posted: 15 June 2008 06:41 PM |
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| I've used microlon but preferred militec -1 metal conditioner for my handguns and rifles. Last edited on 15 June 2008 06:42 PM by sako06
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T.H.E.
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Posted: 15 June 2008 06:55 PM |
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You can throw them in your tumbler to clean 'em up, it works pretty well.
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nksmfamjp
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Posted: 12 August 2008 01:52 AM |
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| I have had this problem before. I think it was because I did not handle my dies properly. I used to use them as delivered and do no extra prep work. Now, before I reload, I completely break down a new die and wipe everything down with a light coat of FP10. Then, I let the cases with lube on them keep the inside lubed. About once a year or every few thousand rounds, I clean and relube with FP10. I lube the outside with FP10 every couple times I reload. I just quick wipe it down. I'm in the habit of wiping the dies, my Hornady press and powder measure parrts which don't touch powder. The parts which do touch powder, I run graphite through the powder measures.
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Timberghozt
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Posted: 12 August 2008 01:58 AM |
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I use a light coat of Rem Oil with Teflon on mine when they are in extended storage..But I have a room in the house that is devoted to handloading,my guns,and trophy mounts..Sort of a sanctuary free from the prying eyes of intruders of the opposite sex that dont like the smell of Hoppes and the occasional smell of flatulence let loose in my sanctuary.. 
Point is,I keep them in a climate controlled environment..
Any good gun oil will work but I would also do as advised and use a drying rod in a airtight container of some sort if you must keep them in a moist environment.
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Oddbod
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Posted: 12 August 2008 02:51 AM |
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You can't get much worse than where I am: 200yds from the sea & high humidity levels.
I give my dies a squirt of Ballistol after use & no longer have problems with corrosion.
I use the same stuff to wipe down rifles.
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sako06
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Posted: 12 August 2008 04:43 AM |
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| My long since deceased GS used sperm whale oil as a lubricant in all of the guns he serviced or custom built.I use Militec 1 or Dri Slide.My weapons will never have oil or grease on their exteriors that's only for internal lubrication. All of my weapons are wiped down with TREWAX impervious to blood & water. http://www.trewax.com the company knows all about gun treatment with their wax. Last edited on 12 August 2008 04:46 AM by sako06
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woodsman777
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Posted: 12 August 2008 01:16 PM |
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iamazlin
you can also try getting a steel cabinet of almost any sort(office supply military surplus ect.) and on the bottom shelf put a lamp with a 15w bulb and nothing else the shelves above it put the things you want to keep moisture free . don't use one thats drafty.
the protective coatings are never a bad idea,which ever flavor that you choose ,
this has worked for me in the garage for 10+ years(no rust,and i do clean them completely once a year )
I live in the very dry climate thats an hour and a half north of Seattle WA.
good luck
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nksmfamjp
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Posted: 12 August 2008 11:19 PM |
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FYI. . .Even though WD40 displaces water, it is my understanding that it also attracts water.
Once the rust is removed from your dies, applying any good protectant which passes reasonable salt spray testing, you should be good for over a year of rust free storage.
WD40 will not pass any salt spray testing.
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sako06
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Posted: 13 August 2008 02:41 AM |
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| It makes good fish attractant since the main ingredient is fish oil I've read about guys using it on their lures some F&G depts frown on it.
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