Forster 223 Rem full length sizing die - opinions needed

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Re: Forster 223 Rem full length sizing die - opinions needed

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Im a big fan of Hornady Unique lube I use it all the time.
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Re: Forster 223 Rem full length sizing die - opinions needed

#13 Post by Chapuis »

jmc67 what lube are you using inside the case neck?

I use powdered graphite, that combined with imperial sizing wax on the case body and I've never had any problems full length resizing .223rem using Lee dies.
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#14 Post by jmc67 »

Chapuis wrote:jmc67 what lube are you using inside the case neck?

I use powdered graphite, that combined with imperial sizing wax on the case body and I've never had any problems full length resizing .223rem using Lee dies.
I was using Lee lube, but based on the feedback here I'll be changing that now.
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