Stuck cases...
I have had two stuck cases in less than 50 shells![:(!] I lubed empty cases and cleaned my die before I started. I'm tearing the rim right off! I'm trying to size some Lake city 5.56 using RCBS small base die. What am I doing wrong? Is it because of the small base die?[xx(][V][:(]
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Funny story - or it would be if I didn't keep finding stuff under MY bench! 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Rocky Raab
Jonk and bpost, just let these youngsters reload for a half century as we have. They'll see the light eventually. At this age, they are still attracted to small shiny objects.
Rocky, Do think everyone else on this forum just started reloading yesterday?0 -
quote:Originally posted by bpost
I have to ask; why use an expensive gimmicky spray or messy liquid when the top shooters, those that load tens of thousands of cases, feeding VERY expensive rifles almost universally use Imperial Sizing Wax?
A ten-dollar tub of the wax will last for years, never let you down, does not leave a mess on your case and will not stick a case in your die.
Maybe I am getting old and curmudgeonly but I just don't get it.
Until a superior product is PROVEN, I'll stick with Imperial Sizing wax, Kroil, Butch's Bore Shine, JB Bore paste, one piece cleaning rods, bore guides and flannel patches.
You say: why use an expensive gimmicky spray or messy liquid when the top shooters, those that load tens of thousands of cases, feeding VERY expensive rifles almost universally use Imperial Sizing Wax?
AMEN to the above statements!
Also get the neck Imperial Dry Neck Lube when you get the Imperial sizing Die Wax!
I've reloaded for several years and never even knew that Imperial existed until about 2 years ago when I started reading these forums! I had intermittent stuck case issues when using the other case lubes unless I flooded the cases with excess lube, then I would get wrinkled shoulders on the cases due to too much lube and sometimes still stick a case, even when being trying to be careful and short stroking the press! Imperial Sizing Die wax eliminated all these issues! I place the small Dry neck lube container inside a slightly larger bowl when using to protect from accidental spillage. (it's a dry type graphite and real messy if spilled)
You can readily review the products at Midway reloading supplies![:D]0 -
Of course not, B17. But it IS true that less experienced reloaders tend to go for "gimmicky" things rather than tried and true basics. Look at the number of threads from brand new reloaders who want to begin with progressive presses, as one example. If that's not going for the glitzy, I don't know what is.
I put spray lubes in the glitzy and gimmicky category. They are indeed expensive, wasteful, messy - and not always very effective. In comparison, a tiny tin of Imperial seems bland and boring, except that it is cheap, frugal, clean - and works to utter perfection.0 -
One photo is worth ...
Here's my tin of Imperial. I've been using it for at least five years, and as a reloading writer, I reload a lot.
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If your reloading 30.06 on lets say a Dillion, RCBS, etc. and your looking at several thousand empties. Do you stop and rub the wax on each piece or do you somehow prelube the brass before hand? If before could you describe how you do it. I have been using Dillon's spray lube but would step up to the wax as it lubes better but doesn't slow down the reason I'm sitting there. 0 -
It would help if you'd read the thread. In a post above, I said that you slide your fingers across the wax, and then merely handle the cases as usual from bin to press. That's it. No pre-anydamnthing. 0 -
Sorry for the lack of attention to your posts. Will purchase a tin after you and others give it high recomendations. Will be looking for your by-line in "Anger Management Monthly". 0 -
quote:Originally posted by 1917watercooled
Sorry for the lack of attention to your posts. Will purchase a tin after you and others give it high recomendations. Will be looking for your by-line in "Anger Mangement Monthly".
Yes, We responders have to go to the Anger Management DAILY for counseling quite often.
Both, before and after replying to some threads![:D]
Have a nice day and make reloading a testing fun thing!
We can cure anything but a broken heart, usually![:)]
NRA Supporting Member!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Lots of good information here!
I use a slightly different method that has worked for me for the last 3 years of metallic reloading.
I have all 50 cases in the tray and only spray the necks (Hornaday One Shot) at an angle to lube the case mouth inside.
I then lay 10 cases at a time on my RCBS lube pad and give them a few rolls.
I also have a grease rag handy.
This has worked flawlessly so far.
As an aside, I loaded (200) 30/30 and (270) .223 last weekend while my wife was out of town, just to pass the time. I really love reloading!
I have a RockChucker, a Lee Classic, and a Lee Turret press and only load about 11 calibers.
I have been reloading shotgun shells for nearly 35 years and still love it.0
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