Post by: JJD on August 17, 2020, 01:14:18 PM
That being said, the case lube I was using is no longer available, and has not been for some time. A small amount of it lasted me for several decades.
I am wondering what others are getting good results with these days. I reload both regular shouldered and belted mag cases.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on August 17, 2020, 01:18:23 PM
Post by: Stein on August 17, 2020, 01:19:42 PM
Post by: lamrith on August 17, 2020, 01:27:47 PM
Look up "6.5guys Case lube" for the details, easy and SUPER cheap to make yourself, works fantastic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tNDCCchYMQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tNDCCchYMQ)
Post by: Fl0und3rz on August 17, 2020, 01:32:25 PM
I've used One Shot, which is fine for a lot of cases at once.
But for heavy resizing work, such as milsurp machine gun cases back to SAAMI, gear oil works great. Clean with acetone or similar and air dry or wet tumble.
For moderately heavy sizing, I like Imperial Sizing Wax.
Post by: JJD on August 17, 2020, 01:39:51 PM
Get some Lanolin and Alcohol.
Look up "6.5guys Case lube" for the details, easy and SUPER cheap to make yourself, works fantastic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tNDCCchYMQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tNDCCchYMQ)
Might take a look at that stuff. It's strange how sometimes thinking outside the box can produce some great results, but sometimes it bites you on the backside.
As strange as it might sound, I used International Harvester steering gear oil that I picked up when I was wrenching ag equipment for them in the 70's. It's very thin and and extremely slick.
I rarely full length size, except for certain small rifle calibers and/or new brass.
Thanks all for the suggestions.
Post by: Bill W on August 17, 2020, 02:04:09 PM
Post by: jasnt on August 17, 2020, 02:47:00 PM
Post by: Mulie87 on August 17, 2020, 11:32:20 PM
Post by: callturner on August 18, 2020, 02:02:09 AM
Post by: BigGoonTuna on August 18, 2020, 03:57:18 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on August 18, 2020, 06:39:51 AM
All i use is redding "imperial" case wax. Never had a stuck case with it.:yeah:
Post by: BigGoonTuna on August 18, 2020, 06:29:11 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on August 18, 2020, 06:59:24 PM
:yike: wow they seem to be proud of that stuff. I think I paid 4 bucks for the tin I have.
1983 ? Stuff lasts a long time. :chuckle:
Post by: wadu1 on August 18, 2020, 07:09:01 PM
Post by: Mulie87 on August 18, 2020, 11:32:27 PM
Post by: Fishstiq on August 19, 2020, 06:21:24 AM
I think STP is the same thing as the RCBS case lube. That's what i use now. A quart of STP will last me for.... not sure as I'm still using it.
Bill,
RCBS has 2 kinds of case lube, one is a pump spray and the other is a dropper bottle that's for use with their case lube pad. Are you saying that the dropper bottle one is basically STP?
Dropper bottle - https://www.rcbs.com/case-prep/lubricate/case-lube-2/16-9311.html
Post by: 300rum on August 19, 2020, 06:28:18 AM
Take a plastic tub, the kind that is 4-5" tall and has a lid on it. Spray the inside of the tub with lube and put a couple hand fulls of brass in. Put the top on and shake it around a little bit. Poor the brass out evenly on a towel and let it dry.
It will work for you then.
Post by: fowl smacker on August 19, 2020, 07:31:36 AM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on August 19, 2020, 08:35:19 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on August 19, 2020, 10:11:21 AM
I'm not sure why you guys are having problems with One Shot?! I've been using it for years and reload on average 5-6k rounds a year from 300wsm to 6.5 creed, to .223. Never had a stuck case yet. Guess I'm lucky!
At that volume at wouldn’t use anything else!