Hornady one shot lube
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shoot4fun
Gold $$ Contributor
BEWARE!!!!
There are TWO versions of One Shot.
One Shot case lube, as I have found, is the Best and easiest case lube out there.
One Shot Gun Cleaner & Lube is the WORST case lube out there.
Once you start reading the labels BEFORE you spray your brass then you won't be cussing One Shot.
Thanks so much for the adviceBEWARE!!!!
There are TWO versions of One Shot.
One Shot case lube, as I have found, is the Best and easiest case lube out there.
One Shot Gun Cleaner & Lube is the WORST case lube out there.
Once you start reading the labels BEFORE you spray your brass then you won't be cussing One Shot.
jepp2
Gold $$ Contributor
I've never used it, so no opinion. Read up. It seems that removing any previous lube from you sizing die is critical, and a cause for problems if you don't.
shoot4fun
Gold $$ Contributor
When I first tried Hornady One Shot a good friend gave me a can of case lube and another of the gun cleaner/lube. Both were rather plain looking red labels that had "One Shot" on them . The first time I tried it I used the wrong can. The outcome was horrendous and I swore I would never use that stuff to lube brass again. Then, a couple years later, I noticed they were both not case lube so I tried the correct one. It's been a love affair ever since. I also use One Shot Case Lube for neck turning.
madmixerman
Gold $$ Contributor
I like it. Follow the directions.
Tried when it first came out. Stuck a few cases. Cussed a lot. Threw it away & went back to Imperial. Life has been good ever since.
Still have the same 2 oz. can of Imperial with a $6 price tag from 40 years ago. It's getting down to nothing but luckily I have at least one more unopened to last me for the rest of my life. There are a couple of the 1 oz. cans here & there too.
Still have the same 2 oz. can of Imperial with a $6 price tag from 40 years ago. It's getting down to nothing but luckily I have at least one more unopened to last me for the rest of my life. There are a couple of the 1 oz. cans here & there too.
RegionRat
Gold $$ Contributor
If you are new to reloading, you will find that OneShot, like many other topics in the reloading world, is controversial.
Many of us use more than one method based on the type of reloading context, for example loading large batches versus loading small ones.
Many of us have no issues with OneShot and even prefer it when we are talking large batch processing.
That some folks have trouble while so many other folks have no issues should not be a surprise.
Many folks who take on reloading have no kitchen or lab experience, and some would suck at it no matter how long they have been at it. Humans come in all shapes and sizes, but many cannot paint so it shouldn't surprise anyone that they suck at spraying OneShot since it goes on thin and transparent.
If you are impatient or don't understand OneShot, you are probably better off not trying it. However, as a beginner, you probably owe yourself an opportunity to see why so many others like it. Read and follow the instructions if you are on your own, or better yet have a mentor demonstrate it.
On your own, best to know what to do if you screw it up, meaning know to stop before you get a case stuck or know how to remove a stuck case ahead of time. Most rookies I have taught get it right and learn when it does the job better than Imperial or lanolin, etc. Don't feel bad if you don't like it, there are many other ways to skin the cat. YMMV
Many of us use more than one method based on the type of reloading context, for example loading large batches versus loading small ones.
Many of us have no issues with OneShot and even prefer it when we are talking large batch processing.
That some folks have trouble while so many other folks have no issues should not be a surprise.
Many folks who take on reloading have no kitchen or lab experience, and some would suck at it no matter how long they have been at it. Humans come in all shapes and sizes, but many cannot paint so it shouldn't surprise anyone that they suck at spraying OneShot since it goes on thin and transparent.
If you are impatient or don't understand OneShot, you are probably better off not trying it. However, as a beginner, you probably owe yourself an opportunity to see why so many others like it. Read and follow the instructions if you are on your own, or better yet have a mentor demonstrate it.
On your own, best to know what to do if you screw it up, meaning know to stop before you get a case stuck or know how to remove a stuck case ahead of time. Most rookies I have taught get it right and learn when it does the job better than Imperial or lanolin, etc. Don't feel bad if you don't like it, there are many other ways to skin the cat. YMMV
Since the OP has been on the forum for over 15 years I’ll assume he isn’t a beginning reloader. I have used both One Shot products for years and am very happy with them. Fortunately, my day job trained me to read and follow instructions very carefully, so I was immediately aware of the dos and don’ts with the Hornady products. (I am constantly amazed at folks who don’t follow instructions then blame the product….but I digress.). The case lube is excellent for regular sizing, although I will still use Imperial Die wax for heavy case forming. The Imperial lube is a better lube for heavy use but it requires hand application and removal so the One Shot is quicker to use. It only takes a few minutes to dry, a non-issue.
Even though this is a reloading forum, the One Shot gun lube is simply outstanding, especially on rimfires. Because it is dry in use there is no greasy solid powder residue buildup as often found after shooting with liquid lubes, and my .22 autos run smooth and very reliably. Most senior members on rimfire forums sweat by it, not at it.
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Even though this is a reloading forum, the One Shot gun lube is simply outstanding, especially on rimfires. Because it is dry in use there is no greasy solid powder residue buildup as often found after shooting with liquid lubes, and my .22 autos run smooth and very reliably. Most senior members on rimfire forums sweat by it, not at it.
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Retired Grunt
F Open Shooter
I have only been reloading about 3 1/2 Years, never had a stuck case, I don't over spray, follow the directions and it's fine.
garandman
Bolt Gun Bodacious
LOL. Classic.
Like many, I used to hate it but also grew tired of how sticky and nasty lanolin based lubes are. Then I read the instructions and listened to a friend. Now you couldn't pry it out of my hand. Here's my best practices for using it without fail.
In case you skim the video or just ignore it, the biggest take away is...CLEAN YOUR SIZING DIES before using One Shot because if you have any old lube in there it will lock up when combined with One Shot. That one tip alone could save a ton of people a lot of headaches.
In case you skim the video or just ignore it, the biggest take away is...CLEAN YOUR SIZING DIES before using One Shot because if you have any old lube in there it will lock up when combined with One Shot. That one tip alone could save a ton of people a lot of headaches.
Ned Ludd
Silver $$ Contributor
I typically prep a batch of 100-125 cases at a time and it usually requires 3-4 batches to complete all the cases for a single rifle. As such, I find the Hornady One Shot lube a useful tool when prepping relatively large numbers of cases. I fill up a reloading tray (50 cases), literally soak the cases down with Hornady One Shot Lube from several different angles on the outside, including straight down into the case mouth, and process them using a bushing die, followed by a mandrel. I have never had a stuck case using it. My general impression from a number of posts I've read complaining about stuck cases when using the Hornady One Shot Lube is that it was applied much too sparsely.
The major solvent in Hornady One Shot Lube is n-hexane, which is extremely volatile. The lubricant(s) dissolved in the hexane will remain largely wherever the lube was initially sprayed, and then allowed to "dry". So it is critical that it be applied quite liberally, in my opinion. Because I use a mandrel as the final sizing step and therefore liberally spray the One Shot Lube down inside the necks, I have never been satisfied with the notion that it doesn't need to be removed afterward. Following the re-sizing procedure, I therefore rinse/soak the cases for about 10-15 minutes 4 successive times in the same hot water/Dawn/Lemishine mix I used to do initial cleaning in a tumbler with SS pins. I process and store all my cases in plastic food storage containers, so this cleaning/removal procedure for the One Shot Lube really isn't very painful; just pour the Dawn/Lemishine into the container, swish it back and forth a couple time, then let it sit. Afterward, I rinse the cases several times in hot water, and dry them as normal. Again, this is the approach I worked out for prepping 300-500 [total] pieces of brass at a time, and I have been very satisfied with the results.
The major solvent in Hornady One Shot Lube is n-hexane, which is extremely volatile. The lubricant(s) dissolved in the hexane will remain largely wherever the lube was initially sprayed, and then allowed to "dry". So it is critical that it be applied quite liberally, in my opinion. Because I use a mandrel as the final sizing step and therefore liberally spray the One Shot Lube down inside the necks, I have never been satisfied with the notion that it doesn't need to be removed afterward. Following the re-sizing procedure, I therefore rinse/soak the cases for about 10-15 minutes 4 successive times in the same hot water/Dawn/Lemishine mix I used to do initial cleaning in a tumbler with SS pins. I process and store all my cases in plastic food storage containers, so this cleaning/removal procedure for the One Shot Lube really isn't very painful; just pour the Dawn/Lemishine into the container, swish it back and forth a couple time, then let it sit. Afterward, I rinse the cases several times in hot water, and dry them as normal. Again, this is the approach I worked out for prepping 300-500 [total] pieces of brass at a time, and I have been very satisfied with the results.
One Shot has been discussed many times on this website recently. I use the worlds best and cheapest lube. A low viscosity petroleum oil. Why do you avoid it. It has been the best lube for equipment for over a 100 years. I worked in research for a large oil company. The only possible short coming is you have to wipe the cases with a paper towel. It only takes about 5-7 seconds for each case.
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