Is my new lee turret and dies rusting?

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Is my new lee turret and dies rusting?

Post by Tennjed on Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:44 pm

I got a new Lee Classic Turret and dies about 6 weeks ago (my first press). I have loaded about 500 or so rounds on it and it seems to be turning a brown color in some spots. I have it set up in a spare bedroom.

Is this rust? Should I be concerned? I honestly not too concerned with the way it looks but I do not want the metal to start piting. Also I just got it and it should not be rusting.

Can I do anything to remove it or keep it from getting worse?








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Re: Is my new lee turret and dies rusting?

Post by miker84 on Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:16 am

Mine will sure rust if I don't treat them with something. I use the Hornady dry lube and spray everything that is bare.

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Re: Is my new lee turret and dies rusting?

Post by SubGunFan on Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:23 am

Put some light weight oil on a rag and wipe down the metal parts. Not too much oil, just a light film.

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Re: Is my new lee turret and dies rusting?

Post by msredneck on Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:27 am

Hell Yeah it will rust Razz We got humidity out da ass here in ole Ms

I wipe mine down with a sheep skin cloth (Rig Rag) with just a small smigon of grease on it...

Not as big a problem now that the man cave is inside in the a/c

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Re: Is my new lee turret and dies rusting?

Post by LugerT on Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:19 am

As per your photos, hell yeah thats rust. Mine does the same thing. Steel wool and as previously stated light oil will solve your problem. Just solve the issue before it becomes a problem

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Re: Is my new lee turret and dies rusting?

Post by Mr. Squirrel on Mon Aug 15, 2011 8:48 pm

I treat all my reloading equipment like my guns. Wipe them down with a thin coat of oil after handling.

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Re: Is my new lee turret and dies rusting?

Post by dhollis51 on Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:41 pm

i'm gonna have to check mine, but I dont think mine looks like that one. wipe her down with some Kroil "my new favorite oil"

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Re: Is my new lee turret and dies rusting?

Post by LugerT on Mon Aug 22, 2011 8:30 pm

steel wool and oil, learn to love it

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