Started to use the new bench, well started at least.

[ricknadine1111]

I have just finished cleaning my first batch of 1000 308 shells " nice and shiny" now I need to purchase the lube and stuck case removal kit anybody have any ideas? Such as do I get the spray lube and just spray a bunch of 308 cases in the box and shake it around and if so what brand is best? I would like to set up my dies and punch my primers out.

[All Nav]

My recommendation for lube is Imperial Sizing Wax. Yes, you have to hand apply it, and yes that slows you down, but you won't need a stuck-case tool. I just processed 1500+ .223 cases with it, and not one got stuck or damaged in any way. I have tried the RCBS glop and the Lee glop, and by far ISW is the best. Don't take my word for it-head over to Reloadbench.com and run a search in the Case Prep forum. Or better yet, just order some and give it a try. Have fun!

[rayra]

If you are using a solvent-wax lubricant, make sure they are thoroughly dry before priming.
If you are using any form of oil, you'll want to make sure that it doesn't get inside the cases.
I was taught to line up all the cases side by side, multiple rows if you want, and spray them from the rim end, after priming. Keeps the lube out of the case so no chance of contaminating the powder or primer.

[jandmtv]

Why do you need a stuck case remover? did you try to resize a case without lube? if not, then you dont need one.

I use Dillon spray lube, I have never had a stuck case. (put cases in a box, spray, shake around, let dry for 5 minutes)

I would recommend tumbling for 1-2 hours after resizing to clean off the lube and any carbon buildup that breaks free from the resizing process.

here is how i do it.

(range pickup brass)

tumble for 2-3 hours
lube
resize/deprime
trim
clean/uniform primer pockets (optional, but helps accuracy)
deburr flash holes if not previously done (only needs to be done once) (optional, but helps accuracy)
tumble 1-2 hours

prime
load

[Beelzy]

I use hand applied case lube (PITA but its best), I lube the body and use a
Q-tip for the inside the case necks. I also have never needed a stuck case
remover. If one does manage to get stuck, it will be because it wasn't lubed.
Yankee ingenuity will take care of that issue if it arises.

FWIW, Match primers will really make a difference, more so
than dedurring the flash hole and tweaking the primer pockets.

[f4tweet]

I use the RCBS lube pad and goop. It works like Buttah.

[Fjold]

I use the Hornady One-Shot now, it's a lot easier, quicker and cleaner than the lube pads. I've been using it for about 5 years and one thing that I do especially with new or just cleaned dies is spray it into the die itself before I start reloading.

[supersonic]

Imperial sizing wax for precision/match rifle rounds that you are going to load single-stage. For bulk, get a staggered block (Sinclair makes them for all calibers) + Hornady spray lube and spray across the brass. Very fast & effective. And - for progressive/turret machines lube dies are great. A stuck case remover is a must for any reloader. Period. This is simply due to Murphy's law. After I had been reloading without a hiccup for 4 years, "it" happened. And I had to stop in the middle of everything & drive 15 miles to the only gun shop that carried one (RCBS II - simple to use & highlyrecommended). Believe me, after loading for a while (no matter how careful you are) it will happen to you. And you will be very pissed if you have to go out and get one. FLAMING RAGE if you are stuck waiting for the brown truck. It's better TO have one, than NOT have one. Just some preventive "maintenance fer 'ya!!!!

[Harbinger]

A stuck case remover is a must for any reloader. Period.

Agree 150%. You WILL get a stuck case, there is no doubt in my mind.

The RCBS remover is FANTASTIC, and I recommend it to ALL RELOADERS.

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=504741

Oh, and Supersonic, I DID have to wait for the Brown Truck so that I could un-stick my .223 die.

Mike

[CSACANNONEER]

Imperial sizing wax for precision/match rifle rounds that you are going to load single-stage. For bulk, get a staggered block (Sinclair makes them for all calibers) + Hornady spray lube and spray across the brass.

I couldn't have said it better! This is exactly what I do.

[ricknadine1111]

Why do you need a stuck case remover? did you try to resize a case without lube? if not, then you dont need one.

I use Dillon spray lube, I have never had a stuck case. (put cases in a box, spray, shake around, let dry for 5 minutes)

I would recommend tumbling for 1-2 hours after resizing to clean off the lube and any carbon buildup that breaks free from the resizing process.

here is how i do it.

(range pickup brass)

tumble for 2-3 hours
lube
resize/deprime
trim
clean/uniform primer pockets (optional, but helps accuracy)
deburr flash holes if not previously done (only needs to be done once) (optional, but helps accuracy)
tumble 1-2 hours

prime
load

Now I know why 308 cal rounds are at least $1.00 each if not more.

[StraightShooter]

Now I know why 308 cal rounds are at least $1.00 each if not more.

The high cost of factory rounds mainly come from the cost of the brass. The largest savings in reloading comes from the re use of the brass. Factory ammo doesnt have to go through all of the steps that reloaded ammo does.

[supersonic]

I couldn't have said it better! This is exactly what I do.

Great minds think alike!!!!!!! (although I'm sure you could have said it better!)

Oh, and Supersonic, I DID have to wait for the Brown Truck so that I could un-stick my .223 die.

I FEEL your pain, man............'Ah feeeeuul eeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ivanimal]

I use the RCBS lube pad and goop. It works like Buttah.

I have been doing this since the 80's I tried the spray stuff but I hate re tumbling, I just resize reset the primer and load for all non hunting rounds. If I have to trim a case the process changes to resize trim and then tumble. It keeps me honest. Trimming cases is probably the most important part of reloading prep. The powder is the most important individual part of reloading itself.

[One Shot, One Dropped]

I'm about to fire the whole reloading deal up. It's kind of exciting! We'll see how it turns out though...