Frequent stuck cases, 223 - Page 2

Volucris · June 7, 2011, 11:11 PM

Was just resizing LC 5.56 NATO cases today in a steel redding 223 rem FL sizing die.

I use Hornady One-Shot. I have some leftover shallow rubbermaid containers that I put a few handfuls of brass in and after shaking the one-shot container thoroughly, I spray and toss and few times according to the directions on the can. Then I let them air dry. If it is wet when you put them in the sizing die they will get stuck. Also, do a very brief spray of the stuff inside the die after cleaning it thoroughly.

You're just not reading the directions fully.

Ideal Tool · June 7, 2011, 11:31 PM

I too use Imperial Die wax..but there is one better for really tough resizing jobs...Corbin Swage lube..just takes a very thin film & cases act like their teflon coated!

William T. Watts · June 8, 2011, 12:44 AM

I've used RCBS case lube for more than 45 years and never stuck a case, with that said I've read plenty of posts on this forum where spray lube doesn't quit cut it, another vote for RCBS case lube! William

wncchester · June 8, 2011, 07:15 AM

ANY commercial case lube will work fine IF it's applied correctly. From what I read on the net, it appears that a lot of people neither think about what they're doing nor read the instructions.

The 45 year old RCBS and Lyman case lubes are STP oil treatment. It sure lubes the cases tho - and your hands and everything else you touch! And it's a PITA to clean off. First time I used something else was the last time I used the oily stuff! Tossed my dirty, gummy old lube pad about 1970.

Several years back I did a lot of experimenting with commercial case lubes and a LOT of potential subsitutes. Of the commerical stuff I have come to prefer Hornady's Unique and Imperial, applied with finger tips as the cases are picked up for sizing. Both work great, easy to use, easy to clean up.

alloy · June 8, 2011, 07:19 AM

Quote:

The 45 year old RCBS and Lyman case lubes are STP oil treatment

You sure about that, it seems water soluble to me.
Maybe STP is water soluble and I just never checked.
RCBS, I mean. Never tried Lyman's.

solvability · June 8, 2011, 07:25 AM

I take a bit of Ballistol - or other lube - put it in a gallon zip lock baggie - crinkle the baggie up to mix the lube to the get it all over the sides - drop in the cases and mix them around.

Then reload and it should work fine.

**Unclenick** · June 8, 2011, 10:30 AM

Alloy,

I think they currently sell what they call Case Lube 2, which is water-soluble. I don't believe the old stuff was. It did feel about like STP, but maybe a little more tacky. Been awhile since I used it.

June 7, 2011, 11:11 PM	#26
Volucris Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2009 Posts: 293	Was just resizing LC 5.56 NATO cases today in a steel redding 223 rem FL sizing die. I use Hornady One-Shot. I have some leftover shallow rubbermaid containers that I put a few handfuls of brass in and after shaking the one-shot container thoroughly, I spray and toss and few times according to the directions on the can. Then I let them air dry. If it is wet when you put them in the sizing die they will get stuck. Also, do a very brief spray of the stuff inside the die after cleaning it thoroughly. You're just not reading the directions fully. __________________ "From my cold, dead hands!" - Charlton Heston

June 8, 2011, 10:30 AM	#32
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Alloy, I think they currently sell what they call Case Lube 2, which is water-soluble. I don't believe the old stuff was. It did feel about like STP, but maybe a little more tacky. Been awhile since I used it. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

June 7, 2011, 11:31 PM	#27
Ideal Tool Junior member Join Date: October 6, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,080	I too use Imperial Die wax..but there is one better for really tough resizing jobs...Corbin Swage lube..just takes a very thin film & cases act like their teflon coated!

June 8, 2011, 12:44 AM	#28
William T. Watts Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2010 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 1,074	I've used RCBS case lube for more than 45 years and never stuck a case, with that said I've read plenty of posts on this forum where spray lube doesn't quit cut it, another vote for RCBS case lube! William

June 8, 2011, 07:15 AM	#29
wncchester Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2002 Posts: 2,832	ANY commercial case lube will work fine IF it's applied correctly. From what I read on the net, it appears that a lot of people neither think about what they're doing nor read the instructions. The 45 year old RCBS and Lyman case lubes are STP oil treatment. It sure lubes the cases tho - and your hands and everything else you touch! And it's a PITA to clean off. First time I used something else was the last time I used the oily stuff! Tossed my dirty, gummy old lube pad about 1970. Several years back I did a lot of experimenting with commercial case lubes and a LOT of potential subsitutes. Of the commerical stuff I have come to prefer Hornady's Unique and Imperial, applied with finger tips as the cases are picked up for sizing. Both work great, easy to use, easy to clean up.

June 8, 2011, 07:25 AM	#31
solvability Member Join Date: March 5, 2005 Location: HSV Posts: 98	I take a bit of Ballistol - or other lube - put it in a gallon zip lock baggie - crinkle the baggie up to mix the lube to the get it all over the sides - drop in the cases and mix them around. Then reload and it should work fine.