The Redding Case Lube Pad (MPN 12010) is a dedicated bench tool designed to apply an even, thin film of lubricant across metallic rifle and pistol cartridge cases prior to full-length resizing, neck sizing, or case forming. Engineered by Redding Reloading Equipment in Cortland, New York, this manual accessory eliminates metal-on-metal friction inside resizing dies to prevent stuck cartridge cases. The high-absorbency foam insert holds standard liquid or semi-liquid sizing lubricants, allowing handloaders to roll multiple brass cases across its surface simultaneously. The unit features a protective hinged enclosure that shields the internal pad from workshop dust, grit, and airborne debris when not in operation, alongside integrated non-skid rubber feet that keep the tray stable on the reloading bench.

Key Features

• High-Absorbency Foam Insert: Absorbs and retains liquid or semi-liquid sizing lubricants, enabling reloaders to roll 2 to 4 rifle cases or 4 to 6 pistol cases simultaneously for fast, consistent coverage.
• Contamination-Resistant Housing: Enclosed hinged case design shields the lubricated foam pad from ambient dust and benchtop grit between reloading sessions.
• Non-Skid Base: Integrated rubber feet on the bottom of the tray prevent movement or sliding across the reloading bench during use.
• Universal Brass Compatibility: Functions with all standard metallic centrebrand rifle and pistol brass cartridges regardless of calibre.
• Replaceable Pad System: Compatible with standard replacement foam inserts (Redding Item #12012) to refresh the system without replacing the outer housing.

Specifications

• Brand: Redding Reloading Equipment
• Model Number (MPN): 12010
• Country of Origin: USA
• Operation Type: Manual, non-powered
• Dimensions (Packaging/Housing): 4.5 in (114.3 mm) W x 1.75 in (44.5 mm) H
• Calibre Compatibility: Universal centrebrand rifle and pistol metallic brass
• Lubricant Compatibility: Liquid and semi-liquid reloading case lubricants

Who is the Redding Case Lube Pad for?

• Metallic cartridge reloaders performing low- to medium-volume batch processing — provides a dedicated rolling surface within a compact 114.3 mm wide housing to evenly coat batches of 2 to 4 rifle or 4 to 6 pistol cases per roll without requiring power or automated equipment.
• Handloaders requiring precise manual control over lubricant thickness — allows users to hand-roll cases across the 114.3 mm wide pad surface to deposit a uniform, thin film that prevents hydraulic shoulder dents during sizing operations.

Less suitable for: High-volume handloaders processing progressive press runs of 500+ rounds, who are better served by aerosol or pump spray lubricants applied in bulk bins, or reloaders undertaking severe hydraulic case reforming and heavy magnum resizing, where direct finger-applied high-pressure paste waxes are recommended over pad-based liquid systems.