Resizing lubricant

[ScatterGun4015]

I just switched my lube from remington to one shot. I read the instructions on the one shot and followed them to a T. I cleaned out my resizing die of the old lube and sprayed a small amount of one shot into the die. I evenly coated all of my 30-06 cases at a 45 degree angle per recommendation. I let them sit for 1-2 minutes and started to resize. the first one I ran through was very tough going in. The second one was very tough coming out. The third one went in hard and when I went to pull it out, I ripped the ring off the bottom of the case and the case is now stuck in my die. Has anyone else had issues with one shot? I am going to pull the case tomorrow and see if the die is destroyed or not, but I am a little worried about the lube I am using now. I have 47 more cases already lubed. Am I going to want to clean the lube off those and start fresh?

[DanM]

I use One Shot lube, and I make sure that the carrier (volatile component) has evaporated. 1 to 2 minutes may not be enough for that to happen depending on temperature/humidity in your reloading room. Sorry to hear about the stuck case.

I hear that there are only two kinds of reloaders. Those who have stuck a case, and those who haven't yet.

[EJSG19]

I have a can of one shot I'll sometimes use when reloading pistol brass, to slick things up a little. But, for rifle brass, I think if you get onto using Imperial Die Wax and actually feel the difference it makes in sizing... you'll never go back to One Shot. Ever.

[stesch_s10]

i started with one shot, but i never used to let it dry. i waited 30 seconds tops.. and every one got stuck.. So being pissed off I got some imperial sizing wax and kept hearing use very little.. I did that and never had a stuck case.

After cooling down i took some one shot and tried it again but this time i waited 4-5 minutes and never had a stuck case either. So you might have to wait a little longer.

[usnret]

I have been using One Shot for years and I have never had a problem. I hose down the cases, wait a few seconds and start resizing them. I have them laying flat on a baking sheet so I can shake them when I spray them down.

[gman1868]

I just started reloading rifle the past couple years. I've loaded 1100 rounds with One Shot and it worked OK for me.

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I never start sizing them in the machine til the One Shot has had some time to set up on the cases.

[rugersol]

You need to get the body of the case, near the head ... not jest the shoulder. Don't git the body near the head, it'll probly git stuck.

from ... http://www.redding-reloading.com/tech-line-a-tips ...

Regardless of how careful we are, eventually any serious reloader will stick a case.



There are a host of ways in which to minimize the unpleasant phenomenon of a stuck case and keep your reloading life just a bit happier:



Use only high quality, special purpose manufactured case lube. Ordinary motor or household oils will not work in this application. We recommend Imperial Sizing Die Wax or Redding Original Formula Case Lube. Both of these products are designed to withstand the pressures of case resizing and case forming without breaking down and causing a case to stick.



Keep resizing dies clean and free of debris. Grime and grit can act as a wedge helping to stick a case. If your dies are new, the original preservative oil the dies are shipped with is not a case lube and you should remove it thoroughly before using the die as the instruction sheet stipulates.



After cleaning, apply a light coating of Imperial Sizing Die Wax or Redding Original Formula Case Lube to the die's interior with a Q-Tip®. Be sure to examine the die thoroughly and remove any excess.



Lube your case bodies with the appropriate product, paying special attention to the lowest 1/2 inch of the case at the body / web junction, as this is the thickest and therefore is where most sticking will occur.



Purchase and keep handy, a Stuck Case Removal Kit for that unhappy day when you do stick a case. This will allow you to remove a stuck case quickly, without damaging the die. Be sure to follow the included instructions carefully.



These tips will add to your reloading efficiency and enjoyment as well as reduce the frustration associated with a stuck case.

I've found that, using One Shot, with a loading-tray, the most important part of the case, to be lubed, is almost covered up by the tray. I start with all my cases upside-down in the tray, and spray 'em all ... once from one side, then flip 180°, and again from the other side ... then I turn all the cases right-side-up, and repeat ... no problems!

[mmcnx2]

I use one shot for pistol and love it but can't same the same for using it on rifle. I did the same thing you did but let them dry for 10-15 minutes. After 4-5 stuck cases I changed to Imperial sizing ax and never looked back.

[45Badger]

I'm a new Imperial sizing wax convert- thanks stesch_s10! Never used one shot, but used RCBS and Dillon sprays for years.

[LarryFlew]

In rifle I only do 223 but one shot has worked fine for hundreds of round and none even close to sticking. Full length resizing. I spray them down about 30 at time on a shop rag, close rag up and slosh back and forth and then start sizing. I don't wait any drying time but they never feel wet so I am guessing the rag gets most of it. I always use the same rag.

[wrench]

Like some others, One Shot is great for slicking up straight walled brass, pistol or .30carbine...
For rifle brass, I like Hornady Unique. Comes in a little tub, you apply it with your fingers.
I would like to try Imperial Sizing Wax, as everyone speaks so highly of it. Maybe around 2032 when my tub of Hornady runs out.

[monschman]

Funny, the ky his hers commercial just came on as I read this,i couldn't stop laughing.

[monschman]

Funny, the ky his hers commercial just came on as I read this,i couldn't stop laughing.

[mmcnx2]

Like some others, One Shot is great for slicking up straight walled brass, pistol or .30carbine...
For rifle brass, I like Hornady Unique. Comes in a little tub, you apply it with your fingers.
I would like to try Imperial Sizing Wax, as everyone speaks so highly of it. Maybe around 2032 when my tub of Hornady runs out.

I think the unique is the same stuff as imperial, maybe even private labled.

[Norsesmithy]

I just use Bag Balm.

It's like 7-8 bucks for 10 oz. A single can will last you a million years.