Better than One Shot case lube

[garandman]

OK, I admit.... my initial problems with Hornady One Shot were my fault. And now that I read and follow the instructions, it works fine.


But the alcohol and lanolin mix works better. Here's how its made:

 

[Savage243]

Lanolin and Alcohol has been my go to for a bit.

 

[garandman]

I finally tried it. It really works well.

 

[wheelgun7360]

Been using this formula for many years!

 

[308sako]

Try a slight amount of Canola oil and you will be amazed.

 

[bennett ford]

Try a slight amount of Canola oil and you will be amazed.

Is that Canola oil added to the lanolin or used in place of?

 

[spike-55]

try adding a TBS to the mix

 

[Sandstorm]

Why...does'nt seem to need anything else for me...
been using it for years now.

 

[garandman]

try adding a TBS to the mix

What's TBS?

 

[garandman]

Also... video says wait 5 minutes after spraying.

I sized the cases right away.... worked fine.

 

[46and2]

What's TBS?

Turner Broadcasting System. Lol

 

[spike-55]

What's TBS?

tablespoon of canola oil added to mix

 

[jepp2]

But the alcohol and lanolin mix works better. Here's how its made:

Davin suggests a 10:1 ratio. When I first started using BootLeg case lube, the recipe I watched called for 6:1 ratio. I used that for several years. However, I found that if I sprayed the cases heavier than usual, I could get a slight accumulation in the die and some very small dimples on the shoulder (but also realize I spray the neck and shoulders when I spray the body - I know a no-no). So I switched to a 12:1 ratio, and that never happens now. Probably no difference a 10:1 and 12:1 ration.

I also violate another unwritten rule. When I am going to use the die expander, I lay the cases out facing me, and spray them so some of the spray goes into the case mouth. I also use a carbide expander. It just makes that portion of the sizing process so smooth. They all get tossed into a vibratory tumbler with fine corn cob to remove all the lube. Not much to remove with the 12:1 ratio. 30 minutes and everything is clean.

And yes, I go directly from spraying to sizing normally. No harm at all sizing with the alcohol on the surface. I do use Iso Heet, and the lanolin works as well with it present as when it has evaporated.

 

[Downeast]

I've been using the Hornady One Shot on everything, from 6mm to .338 and haven't had a problem. Leaves very little residue after it dries (a minute or two). I fill a 100 round case block with brass, take it outside, lightly spray all four sides making sure to get some in the case mouth and wait a minute or two. Good stuff if you follow the simple directions.

 

[CharlieNC]

I've been using the Hornady One Shot on everything, from 6mm to .338 and haven't had a problem. Leaves very little residue after it dries (a minute or two). I fill a 100 round case block with brass, take it outside, lightly spray all four sides making sure to get some in the case mouth and wait a minute or two. Good stuff if you follow the simple directions.

And because One Shot dries without wet residue, does not require it to be cleaned off.

 

[garandman]

And because One Shot dries without wet residue, does not require it to be cleaned off.

I feel residue with One Shot. I wet tumble after it. But I'm all about clean, shiny like factory new brass.

 

[AckleymanII]

For those that don't like to mix their own, Dillon Case Lubricant is awesome to say the least!

I wash my cases in Coleman lantern fuel, and I keep re using the fuel, time after time using a large funnel with a paper towel folded as a filter. I dump the cases on a Beach Towel(long and wide), then grab each end of the towel. Then I rock the cases back and forth in the towel, and it is amazing how clean they become. I just let them sit in the Sun on the towel, or lay the towel in the garage floor till the fluid evaporates.

My homemade mix is:

1 oz of Lanolin to 1 Bottle of HEAT. I put some old bullets or ball bearings in the bottle to help for a quicker mix when shaking. I use a 18"x24" commercial cookie sheet, just dump the cases out and spray, roll them around, spray again.....DONE!

 

[garandman]

@jepp2 -

Good stuff thanx.

I'll keep an eye out for shoulder dimples, and adjust ratio accordingly. I'm guessing the rationale for waiting 5 minutes is so the alcohol evaporates and ya don't get dimples. I didn't see any, so.... I'll keep monitoring it.

I also try to get some overspray into the case mouth and use an expander- in all my guns, even bolt guns. I see no reason not to. But then, I'm not a pure BR shooter, so....

 

[JMayo]

Normally I've not worried with this but the price of one shot has doubled.
Now I may have to consider it.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

My issue with the homemade spray, I haven't found a spray bottle that will function until the batch is gone. The heat must be hard on the pump. And I find myself working on 15-20 cases, so the one shot is easy to grab first. I do clean and spray sizing die with one shot before spraying cases and sizing.