Stuck case removed

[ptmn]

I agree with Randall. I use Hornady One shot for loading bulk 308 and haven't stuck a case. I toss the brass in a plastic bag, spray it in, shake it up, then pour the cases into the lid of a large box to let them dry before sizing.

I also use Lee case lube in the same manner. I squeeze some of the lube into a small spray bottle, add rubbing alcohol, shake the bottle then use it in the same manner as One Shot.

I have stuck a case before, it was in a carbide die. I was dumb and didn't read the Lee instructions. For their 30 Carbine carbide dies, their instructions say that the cases need to be lubed. I was so used to loading pistol cases in carbide dies without lube that I was on auto pilot from not reading the instructions. I ended up having to loosen the collet at the top of the die, then smacked the decapping rod down with a punch until the case came out.

[JackEllis]

I've had one stuck case in a few thousand reloads. The DIY method with a socket, a tap and a bolt did the trick.

I've used two methods to lube cases. First, run my (gloved) fingers over a lube pad and spread it on a bunch of cases held in the other hand, rubbing the finger with lube over the case mouths so a tiny amount gets on the inside. Messy, but it works.

Second, use spray lube and let the stuff dry.

If you don't let the spray lube dry, I'm thinking the extra alcohol will eventually dissolve away any residual lube in the die and at some point you'll end up with a dry die and an inadequately lubed case.

[tabascoz28]

Gotta strike that balance between using too much lube (especially paying for Hornady one shot) speed and working that brass with force or ease. If it wasn't for those tight chambers I'd just keep using my lanolin and standard lee die.

[Divernhunter]

The One-Stuck only gave me stuck cases. Also a couple of friends.
I have had no problems with the RCBS pump spray lube. Toss brass into an old baking pan. A couple of squirts and gentle shake then a couple more squirts and start sizing. I do try to get some into the case mouths of some of the brass to lube the expander ball. Once sized I tumble in Treated Corn cob and a cut up used dryer sheet.

This has worked well for me(us) even with 223/308win/50bmg brass fired full auto. I also sometimes use SB dies for my 223/308win and 30-06.

[stevec223]

I stuck a 223 case with one shot early in my reloading days... Used the RCBS 1 stuck case remover and boy was that a frustrating pain.
Later on I stuck another 223 case with one shot and used the RCBS 2 stuck case remover... The #2 remover has a tool to pull the decapping pin out of the case while still in the press,, then uses a rod inside the case to hammer the case out... SO MUCH easier than drilling and tapping the case...
I still use one shot on 223 but on every 10th round or so add Imperial sizing wax to the outside of the case and use a qtip to add some inside the neck... No more stuck cases and less neck stretch..
Cheers..

[baih777]

i have only needed the small base die for 556 and 308 military surplus brass.
if i am resizing 223?556 shot out of my rifle or local brass i pick up. i use a regular 223 die.

when i use the small base die on military surplus brass. i use my lanolin mix.
BUT. i remove the decapping rod assembly. you will have to run the brass twice. BUT the second time i use a regular die or i use a Lee neck sizing die.

if you have a progressive. you can put both dies in. just make sure you lube the inside of the neck.

after shooting this brass. next time a regular FL sizing die will work fine.

You do not need to you the small base die each time for 223/556 and 308.

[tabascoz28]

Thanks for the the tips. I'll see how the one shot works spread liberally instead of me cheaping things out. I'd hate to make a separate batch of ammo for plinking just for 2 barrels.

[rsrocket1]

I use One Shot the following way:
Put the cases in a shallow Tupperware bin or one of those rectangular storage boxes with the lid that they sell in 3-4 packs. The cases should be spread one deep with space to allow some rolling around of the cases on the bottom.

Spray with One Shot, then swirl/rock the bin around so that the liquid lube gets spread over 100% of all the cases.

Allow to dry thoroughly. In the summer, a couple of minutes or a couple of minutes under a fan with a shake or two while drying.

All done.

The Hornady or Lanolin/IPA mix leaves a thin sticky residue that I find objectionable unless I wipe the cases off post sizing with a mineral spirit soaked rag. The One Shot cases don't need anything to be done to them after sizing.

Early on in my reloading career, I stuck two .223 cases using One Shot before I learned how to use it properly. One case was so bad I had to send it to Lee to have them remove it back in the days when Lee did that stuff. Since then, I've gone through many k of .223/5.56 cases and never stuck one again.

[tabascoz28]

Letting it dry made a huge difference. It's now slick as regular lube that used to hand apply. Once my can gets used up I'm going to try lanolin again, this time on both sides, dry and used liberally. I think I messed up last time. I'd rather not pay for One shot if my guns work with my speedy old setup. I tried ejecting a resized case and a shot case and you can really feel the difference in how easy the small base goes in and out of the chamber with the bolt.

[ar15barrels]

Letting it dry made a huge difference.
I think I messed up last time.

The stuck case was a sure sign of that.
Letting the alcohol evaporate from the alcohol/lanolin does the same thing.

[C.G.]

What too much alcohol will do is leave NOT ENOUGH lube after all the alcohol evaporates.

Exactly, that is where I was headed with my question.