Hello everyone! Here comes a NOOB question! I tried a search for this topic, but didn't find any specific to reloading, so here goes...
After a few weeks of reloading, I have noticed annoying spots of rust appearing on my press handle and the dies themselves...
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I wipe them down with oily rags and that seems to get it off mostly, but it concerns me a bit... The Lyman documents suggested de-greasing them and then wiping them down with oil. I did that first thing, but they are still rusting... I am beginning to wonder about the insides of the dies that I cannot see...
What do you suggest to remove rust and keep it from reappearing, or is this the nature of the parts?
Also, while we're on the topic of tarnish... I notice my ammo getting really dull after a few weeks of sitting around, especially after handling (unloading/reloading the good self-defense ammo from mags at the range). Any pointers on this subject?
Thank you!!
After a few weeks of reloading, I have noticed annoying spots of rust appearing on my press handle and the dies themselves...
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I wipe them down with oily rags and that seems to get it off mostly, but it concerns me a bit... The Lyman documents suggested de-greasing them and then wiping them down with oil. I did that first thing, but they are still rusting... I am beginning to wonder about the insides of the dies that I cannot see...
What do you suggest to remove rust and keep it from reappearing, or is this the nature of the parts?
Also, while we're on the topic of tarnish... I notice my ammo getting really dull after a few weeks of sitting around, especially after handling (unloading/reloading the good self-defense ammo from mags at the range). Any pointers on this subject?
Thank you!!