Topic: Hornady Lock N Load problem

[Jaggy13]

I've used the wax. works fine, just slower to apply.
What ever works best for ya.
If you are doing volume, the other method may be better for prepping large batches.

[birddog1989]

Well we got the case out and should be good to go now!  My dad picked up the RCBS lube and pad and wants to try it out.  The people at Hornady suggested a past type lube you put on with your fingers, they said it is slower but works better, have any of you used it??  Thanks for all your suggestions and help. 

I have been using that method since 1988 and have never had case get stuck.

[luvmy45]

I have been using that method since 1988 and have never had case get stuck.

Well now that you've said it, you will 

What quantity's of reloading are you doing? For small quantity's, use whatever lube syle, method you want, if you are loading lots, and that would mean like more than 100 at one sitting... then you probably want a the spray lube method, as it goes faster... once you get it down, you won't stick a case and it goes quick.

[birddog1989]

Well now that you've said it, you Will

What quantity's of reloading are you doing? For small quantity's, use whatever lube style, method you want, if you are loading lots, and that would mean like more than 100 at one sitting... then you probably want a the spray lube method, as it goes faster... once you get it down, you won't stick a case and it goes quick.

Yeah that would be just my luck.

I have been using a lube pad with a progressive press for about 10 years and have tried Hornady one shot a couple times.  I HATED the spray lube with all my hart, with my last breath I spit at it!  I never got a case stuck with it but they squeaked something awful when I ran them up into the die.  I can usually get about 25-30, .308 cases on my lube pad and don't have a problem getting plenty of handgun cases on to make loading go quickly.

[luvmy45]

they squeaked something awful when I ran them up into the die.  I can usually get about 25-30, .308 cases on my lube pad and don't have a problem getting plenty of handgun cases on to make loading go quickly.

Haven't had a problem squeaking, there's a reason there are so many different varieties of lube methods to choose from, each one fits different styles.

Although my process has changed a bit since I posted the pics, I have a Dillon trimmer/sizer that I use now, and I dump about 100-150 pieces of brass into plastic bags and spray with one shot, roll around, spray again and let set. I have 2 bags that I start with, so when one bag is empty I just grab the next one and keep going. But the general process is the same, I should update this.

idpa.kohagen.com there are 223 and 308 reloading methods...

[birddog1989]

I was using the method on the can label.  If I try the stuff again I'll the bag method a shot, so to speak.  It sounds like a good solution.

[rnrphoto98]

The case trimmer we have is made to use with the primer out, can you get one to be used with the primer in?  It would make more sense to me to trim then size and de-prime.  If you size/de-prime then trim, then wouldn't the case need re-sized after trimming?  Am I over thinking this?

Thanks

Rob

[Jeff]

Always size before trimming.

[broncovan]

The case trimmer we have is made to use with the primer out, can you get one to be used with the primer in?  It would make more sense to me to trim then size and de-prime.  If you size/de-prime then trim, then wouldn't the case need re-sized after trimming?  Am I over thinking this?

Thanks

Rob

Size, trim, then back in the tumbler for about 15 min to remove the lube.  Trimming does nothing to the diameter of the case.  If you notice, the collet is pretty sloppy in an unsized case.  You want the collet to fit w/out any slop, but not so tight that it's hard to get into the mouth of the case.  If it gets too tight, your expander ball could be worn down a bit.