to lube, or not to lube...
I have tried it both ways and I would say you don't "have to" use lube when neck-sizing, but unless you're talking about a carbide die, you'll find it's easier and quieter, to do so. I say that because if you don't lube the neck, it tends to squeak a lot...at least mine did.
What I have found works best for me is using a nylon brush to clean the inside of the neck, along with using just my finger-tips to apply just a small amount of lube on the outside of the neck. This results in a smoother stroke of the ram and less oomph required to complete the operation.
Jake,
I have tried it both ways and I would say you don't "have to" use lube when neck-sizing, but unless you're talking about a carbide die, you'll find it's easier and quieter, to do so. I say that because if you don't lube the neck, it tends to squeak a lot...at least mine did.
What I have found works best for me is using a nylon brush to clean the inside of the neck, along with using just my finger-tips to apply just a small amount of lube on the outside of the neck. This results in a smoother stroke of the ram and less oomph required to complete the operation.