220 Swift resizing

[nativecat01]

When resizing 220 swift Winchester brass, using one shot spray, it takes 2 hands on the press. It is very hard! Any suggestions?

 

[nmkid]

are you letting the spray dry?

 

[nativecat01]

I usually let the cases set for a minute before I start resizing. I have different approaches: resizing immediately, or letting them sit for 10 minutes. It doesn't seem to matter.

 

[Ggmac]

Use imperial sizing lube /wax if having that much of a problem .

 

[Big Mc]

When resizing 220 swift Winchester brass, using one shot spray, it takes 2 hands on the press. It is very hard! Any suggestions?

Try some RCBS case lube,on a pad. I have had no problem. Been loading a Swit since 1966. Tommy Mc..

 

[nativecat01]

In the past when I have used the lube pads, I have had a lot of dents from too much lube. My hands are not very dexterous, it hard for me to use a pad. But it looks like I will have to use the pad. I was hoping for an alternative.

 

[JLT]

In the past when I have used the lube pads, I have had a lot of dents from too much lube. My hands are not very dexterous, it hard for me to use a pad. But it looks like I will have to use the pad. I was hoping for an alternative.

Try Hornady Unique case lube. It comes in a tub, it's waxy and you apply it with your fingers. A little goes a long way and I've used it for years with great results. It wipes off easily, too.

 

[RCC1]

I small body size a lot 5.56 and 7.62 brass. None of the commercial stuff worked very well so I started using the home made stuff a lot of reloaders told me about.

12:1 ratio of 99% alcohol mixed with pure lanolin.

It's the best case lube I have ever used.

 

[Richard Coody]

Use imperial sizing lube /wax if having that much of a problem .

+1

 

[jepp2]

12:1 ratio of 99% alcohol mixed with pure lanolin.

It's the best case lube I have ever used.

I use the same 12:1 ratio but use Iso Heet instead. It makes sizing so easy. Case dents from sizing just don't happen with this lube.

Imperial also works good, but if you are doing a lot of sizing, it is really slow.

 

[RCC1]

I use the same 12:1 ratio but use Iso Heet instead. It makes sizing so easy. Case dents from sizing just don't happen with this lube.

Imperial also works good, but if you are doing a lot of sizing, it is really slow.

There really is nothing that works better.

 

[Zero333]

Maybe you're not using enough of the One shot Spray or you got the wrong type of One shot.

Stand cases up and spray them on a 45 degree downward angle from all 4 directions, and about 8" to 10" from the cases.

Here is my way of standing up the cases....


Good old Card stock sheet of paper

 

[Zero333]

VOILA !!! Ready for the spray.

It's like Rocket Science.

 

[ireload2]

Use Imperial case lube and apply it with a bare finger. Yes you have to get your hands greasy.
Apply about like the layer of body oil you have on a your nose at the end of the day.
You can get away with less on a case with a heavy rim to pull the case out of the die.
The mickey mouse .223 is where you will have more problems with rims pulling off.

In the past when I have used the lube pads, I have had a lot of dents from too much lube. My hands are not very dexterous, it hard for me to use a pad. But it looks like I will have to use the pad. I was hoping for an alternative.

 

[nativecat01]

Thanks for all the suggestions! I will try the Imperial lube next time.

 

[snert]

Hornady One Stuck...

Use Imperial

 

[Tommie]

All great suggestions.
Another fly in the ointment is the .220 brass itself. The case walls and neck are very thick which certainly doesn't make sizing any easier.