Stuck Brass

[kevins750]

I only use one-shot for .223. Half full coffee can of cases, spray-shake-spray, dry about 10 minutes, shaking couple more times..

Larger cases get imperial and mica...no stuck cases.

[baih777]

This probably works the same as carrying a spare inner tube and tire changing tools on my dirt bike. As long as I am carrying all the gear, I never get a flat. But leave the gear at home and you are guaranteed to get a puncture.

someone understands the theory. lol

[ar15barrels]

I was excited, I got a Hornady Single Stage Classic Press and the the other goodies to reload my own 338 Lapua. Much to my disappointment after depriming and resizing 8 cartridges the 9th one got stuck in the die; and it will remain there until the end of time, there is no getting that brass out... especially after I completely mangled what is left of the case trying to pry it out. Afterwards I had the idea of putting it in the freezer to loosen it up, but maybe that wont work anyway. So, I already ordered a new die and it was delivered today, (thank you Midway). My question is what lube do you find the most useful for these large rifle cases?

thanks!

I have removed a whole bunch of stuck cases from dies for people over the years.
I have yet to see one that would not come out.

I recommend Imperial sizing wax.
Wipe your pointer finger lightly across the wax every other case and roll the case between your thumb and finger as you are inserting the case into the shellholder.
You should not be getting any actual wax chunks on your finger, just the oil that the wax carries.
If you are getting actual wax chunks on your finger or on the case, you are using WAY WAY WAY too much.

[TimRB]

If you are getting actual wax chunks on your finger or on the case, you are using WAY WAY WAY too much.

To put it into perspective, after several years I finally used up my first can of Imperial. It lubed over 7000 rounds, and people warned me that I was using too much.

Tim