Re: Redding Graphite Neck Lube
Hello,
I use small ball bearings, smaller than a BB in a container with powdered graphite. This lubes the necks well and works just fine. There has never been any problem with the graphite embedding in the brass, barrel or anything else.
In the past the general consensus was that graphite acted as an abrasive when under high pressure and heat (we're not making diamonds). This may have been someone's theory or scientifically proven. Whatever, it seems now days quite a few experienced shooters use lock-ease which is colloidal graphite in their barrels.
Not so long ago it was accepted that Moly was a great lube for bullets. This seems to have fell out of favor due to various problems that arose from this practice. Not sure I'd want it on my case necks and it will embed into the brass.
It seems most people who bring this up don't think about or know that gun powder is coated in graphite and is going to end up in your barrels anyway.
In my experience, if you run a few patches of lock-ease through your barrel before shooting then your cold bore shot will be right there with your other shots.
Graphite is readily available and not too expensive. A small container with graphite coated balls makes a fine way to lube case necks.
Sim