Teaching old dog new tricks,...

[Lefty Trigger]

Talking with a few friends that reload they have talked me into trying some new stuff. First is that Hornady "One shot" spray can case lube. All I can say is wow, how did I ever get along without this stuff! Took a little getting use to it and cleaning all the old lube out of my dies but it works awesome and the best part is inside the case necks,... that was always a hassle.
Second I bought a RCBS Sonic cleaner II and this thing is the bees knees for cleaning brass. No pins getting caught in the primer pockets and case mouths. No more peening the case mouths in and best of all no noise in the reload room for 2 1/2 hours. This sonic unit just buzzes and its done in 30 minuets, takes awhile to heat up but that is reduced a lot by starting with hot water. My buddy showed me a trick to save the solution, drain it into a gallon jug and when the crap settles out reuse the clean part and pour out the dirty black stuff and top off the difference. Works like a charm,.. lovin it!

 

[PatMiles]

As you gain more knowledge about reloading, you'll be able to quickly recognize and accept other bits of information that will help you. With that knowledge you'll also be able to recognize and discard bits of information that are not worth pursuing.

 

[marchboom]

Try using a coffee filter to clean the cleaning solution before re-using.

 

[Dgd6mm]

Try using a coffee filter to clean the cleaning solution before re-using.

Does this work?

 

[pirate ammo]

Does this work?

drain your tank after it settles out to get rid of the large part, and then use the filter to remove the remaining and it will filter a little faster.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

If you call any die mfr and ask about stuck cases there will always be one common denominator- one shot is the culprit an overwhelming majority of the time

 

[338 dude]

Talking with a few friends that reload they have talked me into trying some new stuff. First is that Hornady "One shot" spray can case lube. All I can say is wow, how did I ever get along without this stuff! Took a little getting use to it and cleaning all the old lube out of my dies but it works awesome and the best part is inside the case necks,... that was always a hassle.
Second I bought a RCBS Sonic cleaner II and this thing is the bees knees for cleaning brass. No pins getting caught in the primer pockets and case mouths. No more peening the case mouths in and best of all no noise in the reload room for 2 1/2 hours. This sonic unit just buzzes and its done in 30 minuets, takes awhile to heat up but that is reduced a lot by starting with hot water. My buddy showed me a trick to save the solution, drain it into a gallon jug and when the crap settles out reuse the clean part and pour out the dirty black stuff and top off the difference. Works like a charm,.. lovin it!

I’ve been using hornady one shot for about a year or so I love it it is great especially how you say about getting inside the case neck it has stopped the abrasion and due to smoother neck lowered my ES plus is just so easy to use

 

[Zero333]

If you call any die mfr and ask about stuck cases there will always be one common denominator- one shot is the culprit an overwhelming majority of the time

That's because it's either the wrong One-shot ( there is other hornady one-shot products ) or it's not being used as per the directions.

I've used everything and one shot case lube is the best from my experiences.

 

[nmkid]

I've stuck a case using Hornady's One-Shot. That was because I didn't read the directions!!

 

[pirate ammo]

Forget all that, use Hobo Oil and very darn little of it.

 

[338 dude]

I've stuck a case using Hornady's One-Shot. That was because I didn't read the directions!!

You must let the solvent evaporate first

 

[marchboom]

That's because it's either the wrong One-shot ( there is other hornady one-shot products ) or it's not being used as per the directions.

I've used everything and one shot case lube is the best from my experiences.

I agree. Some people don't let the carrier flash off first. The instructions say to wait about 1 minute before resizing but I usually wait about 4-5 mins. Never had a problem.

 

[topclass2017]

If you call any die mfr and ask about stuck cases there will always be one common denominator- one shot is the culprit an overwhelming majority of the time

I've used one-shot since I started reloading rifle calibers 6-7 years ago and have had zero problems. I cleaned my dies first (per instructions), and have been good to go since.

 

[Webster]

If you call any die mfr and ask about stuck cases there will always be one common denominator- one shot is the culprit an overwhelming majority of the time

Petroleum based lubes are the univerval lube around the world for all types of equipment and machinery. Why would you need some high priced special stuff. I worked in Research for an oil company. Used to swipe a few ounces of low vis synthetic oil from work. I ran out so I bought a qt. of Petroleum based low vis hydrauiic fluid at AutoZone. $8 a quart. Works great. I roll the cases/necks on a pad for even distribution. Clean up with a paper towel. I can wipe about 8 cases a minute for clean up. Not cocerned with time since I only do about 100 cases a month. If pet oil forms a protective film between automotive piston rings and the cylinder moving at a hundred feet per second you can be sure a continuous protective film exist on the surface of a cartridge case.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Petroleum based lubes are the univerval lube around the world for all types of equipment and machinery. Why would you need some high priced special stuff. I worked in Research for an oil company. Used to swipe a few ounces of low vis synthetic oil from work. I ran out so I bought a qt. of Petroleum based low vis hydrauiic fluid at AutoZone. $8 a quart. Works great. I roll the cases/necks on a pad for even distribution. Clean up with a paper towel. I can wipe about 8 cases a minute for clean up. Not cocerned with time since I only do about 100 cases a month. If pet oil forms a protective film between automotive piston rings and the cylinder moving at a hundred feet per second you can be sure a continuous protective film exist on the surface of a cartridge case.

Ok but we’re talking one shot here. Lanolin and heet alcohol

 

[pirate ammo]

Petroleum based low vis hydrauiic fluid at AutoZone

Yea,put hydralic in your engine.

 

[shoot4fun]

If you call any die mfr and ask about stuck cases there will always be one common denominator- one shot is the culprit an overwhelming majority of the time

My first go round with One Shot, after a good friend recommended it, was a total cluster. I stuck a case, decided I needed more lube, stuck another case, read directions again, stuck another case and just cleaned all the mess up and went back to Imperial.
Then a few months later I realized I had used Hornady One Shot Clean & Lube instead of the case lube. Labels were exactly same and name of product was very close to same. I had no idea they even made the cleaner/lube.
I use One-Shot Case Lube now (as directed) and have no issues with it at all.

 

[Lefty Trigger]

I've stuck a case using Hornady's One-Shot. That was because I didn't read the directions!!

This is what I was told as well, read the directions! To me its as smooth as the RCBS lube pad stuff without all the hassle. I was told right from the git-go that if there is any lube in your dies you'll stick a case, so I took all mine apart and cleaned with alcohol and gave them a "quick shot" of the One shot inside them and no issues so far.

I also like the coffee filter thing mentioned above, that's a great idea as well...

 

[ebb]

All that rolling a case on a pad will be to the back of your mind once you spray 50 or 100 cases and don't have to mess with that sticky crap. Ive stuck a case with one shot and it was me not following directions. I would gladly stick one or two a year to not have play with the pad and get that sticky stuff all over everything, then have to clean the cases.

 

[Zero333]

I've posted these pics 2 or 3 times before but I'll post them again.

This is how I do it...
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