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Posted: 1/11/2010 11:43:57 AM EDT
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I'm starting to lose my mind here. I've just started reloading and so far I have gotten .223 cases stuck in my Hornady die twice and rcbs die once.
I'm using Hornady One Shot and I'm pretty sure I'm getting good coverage. What's the trick? |
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IBTOSH
(In before the One Shot haters) :) Use more and let it dry first ETA: My one shot lubing is done as follows. 1. Get a gallon Zip lock bag 2. Add enough brass to form a single layer when the bag is laid flat on the bench. 3. Shake the bejesus out of the can and then spray the cases liberally. 4. Pick up the bag and mix the brass. 5. Work the brass into a single layer again. 6. Repeat 3, 4 and 5 for a total of 3 sprayings 7. Let the cases dry completely. |
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IBTOSH (In before the One Shot haters) :) Use more and let it dry first Hey, I'm using it because it came with my kit. If there is something else I should be using I will be happy to get it. That's why I'm here with my hat in my hands. But, about the let if dry first....how long should I wait between the spray and the work? |
You need more then they call for and it thicken as it dries....The use more and let it dry was a real answer |
Get them back?
Tell me you did not send them off to have the Mfg. remove the case.... STUCK CASE REMOVER |
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Get the Dillon lube and don't look back. A few squirts is all it takes. No waiting or worrying involved. One shot is great for pistol brass, but it's track record shows it is lousy for rifle. Let the One Shot lovers flame away.  Your not doing it right 
ETA: You lube your pistol cases? |
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Get the Dillon lube and don't look back. A few squirts is all it takes. No waiting or worrying involved. One shot is great for pistol brass, but it's track record shows it is lousy for rifle. Let the One Shot lovers flame away. Your not doing it right
ETA: You lube your pistol cases?[/quote] I know it's not required, but it is incredibly smoother. In that particular case, I do only give it "one shot". |
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My method:
I use a 50rd MEC loading tray (One I don't plan on using for anything other than spray lubing). Use the "Pistol" (bottom) side. Put the cases in so max surface is above the tray. When they say "shake well" they mean it! Spray downward at 45 deg angle (to get down into neck) from a foot away. Turn tray 90deg, repeat, spray from all 4 sides, nice even coverage top to bottom. LET IT DRY - at least 5 mins. No stuck cases! If You use Lee dies & get one stuck, all You need is a hammer & punch - no separate kit or drilling or tapping. 
The Ol' Crew Chief |
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I find case lube discussions much like arguing over what brand of oil you put in your car, it all boils down to personal choice and perceived value/performance.
Personally I like One Shot when used properly and properly BTW is not per their instructions. I can run my progressive press in a truly progressive fashion since the lube will not harm powder or primer. A lubed un-sized case goes in and finished round comes out. Correct me if I am wrong but lubing/sizing and removing the lube is done prior to loading with most other lubes to prevent powder contamination. I can just toss my finished rounds in the tumbler for 10 minutes to clean off the lube. |
| One Shot is really not a good lube for beginners to start with ... it leads to frusteration and I bet some quit trying because of it. I use Hornady's Unique ... it's the exact same lube that is in one shot; except it's in a tub. That way you just lube up you hand and as you pick up the brass there is enough transfer to get them going ... I haven't had a stuck case since I stopped using Oneshot and switched to Unique. If I was going to use a pump spray it would definately be Dillon's spray lube though ... but I would make it myself instead of paying for it. |
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One Shot is really not a good lube for beginners to start with ... it leads to frusteration and I bet some quit trying because of it. I use Hornady's Unique ... it's the exact same lube that is in one shot; except it's in a tub. That way you just lube up you hand and as you pick up the brass there is enough transfer to get them going ... I haven't had a stuck case since I stopped using Oneshot and switched to Unique. If I was going to use a pump spray it would definately be Dillon's spray lube though ... but I would make it myself instead of paying for it. I just ordered the stuff to make it myself. |
| i use 1 shot also. first and furmost, i always clean and then lube the resize die (spray 1 shot into die, let sit for about a min and wipe the inside with a q-tip). i put all my cases in a loading block, spray all 4 sides (you can see the cases get wet and be sure the center ones also get wet. let them sit for a couple of minutes and then go to town. i ran about 800 cases this weekend without 1 stuck case. i spray parralel with the cases and try to not get any inside the necks. i am using redding dies with carbide expanders so i don't need to lube case necks. |
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