Does the Lee in-line bullet feed die work with tumble lubed bullets?

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Does the Lee in-line bullet feed die work with tumble lubed bullets?

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The Lee in-line bullet feeder die looks to be a huge improvement over the fiddly plastics fingers of its predecessor. I'm considering incorporating the new one into my 357 mag set-up on my Hornady Projector press, but I use cast bullets exclusively in this calibre.
Does anyone have experience of this bullet feeder using tumble-lubed bullets - most of mine are plain-based too, not beveled.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
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Re: Does the Lee in-line bullet feed die work with tumble lubed bullets?

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I don't know, But I would think that the weight of all the bullets in the tube would keep all but the last few bullets from sticking. Powder coated work great.
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Re: Does the Lee in-line bullet feed die work with tumble lubed bullets?

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Properly sized, they will work fine.
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Re: Does the Lee in-line bullet feed die work with tumble lubed bullets?

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Thank you, farmer Jim and Larry,
I size bullets to .358" and expand my brass with the Lee powder-through die (with its auto disc), so all's good there. I was wondering whether Alox lube may stick or hinder the process. I add some wax polish paste to liquid alox to reduce stickiness, too and use as little as possible.
What the heck, I like trying new reloading tools, so I'll get one and let you know how I get on.
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