Spray case lubes

[Drew P]

If ya read the ingredients label on aerosol welding anti-splatter--- its the same as canola cooking spray.

As a career long welder you just blew my mind!

Case lubes: lanolin for rifle, one-shot for pistol.

[lightman]

I use and like the Dillon lube. I'm another that uses a ZipLoc bag to hold the cases. I've used most of the case lubes on the market and most of them work ok. I did stick a couple of cases using One Shot, and yes, I did read and follow the directions.

[M-Tecs]

When using Hornady One Shot following the directions may be the problem. The directions state letting it dry for one minute. I tend to do large batches at a time. A ten minute dry time is good but I normally do 1/2 hour dry time. If you don't believe me spray one case and run it without any dry time.

Some good discussion on One Shot here including one of the two reasons I use it.

https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/-/42-305248/

"As far as I know One Shot is the only spray lube commercially available that will not degrade powder or primer. If I am to use a progressive press in a truly progressive manner and not remove the lube before adding primer and powder I don't want a lube on and in my cases that stands a chance of damaging the powder and primer."

[Rich/WIS]

I long ago switched over to the alcohol/lanolin mix for a case lube. Use the red Heet and get the liquid lanolin from a company called "iherb" on the net. A 4 oz bottle was a bit over $7 and orders over $20 shipped free last time I bought some. I don't skimp and mix the 4oz bottle with the bottle of Heet for a 4/1 mix. At one time I did find One Shot in a spray bottle, was about twice the quantity in the spray cans and a bit cheaper.

[Wheelguns 1961]

I just ordered some lanolin and 99% isopropyl alcohol from amazon. I decided it is worth a try. The one shot has worked good for me, but it seems expensive and I always run out at the most inconvenient times.

[Shuz]

If you run a search for 'homemade case lube', you'll find links to several threads on the subject. I, myself, have been using an 10-1 mix of 91% alcohol/lanolin, applied from a spray bottle, for several years.

Bill

This is a great lube. I just put 50 or so cases in a large plastic bag,spray some in and let sit for a minute or so after shaking the bag. Best lube I've found and oh so cheap!

[Larry Gibson]

I also use Dillon spray lube or make my own out of lanolin and alcohol. The Dillon goes a long ways and is not expensive. I use lanolin on a pad to lube the old way also.

[Duckiller]

Have used One Shot for several years. didn't work recently. Not sure why but I used Imperial Sizing Wax with outstanding results. May not have gotten One Shot far enough down on the base of the cases.

[Pete44mag]

I use the alcohol lanolin mix, have been using it for several years, never had a problem. I put my brass in a big plastic bag, spray in a couple sprays, mix bras repeat then spread out to dry. Have reloaded about 10k rounds and still have most of the bottle left. Great stuff real cheap!

[David2011]

The Dillon spray lube is my favorite. I’ve also made it from lanolin and 99% alcohol. Never a stuck case as long as I gave it time for the alcohol to evaporate. I’ve been impatient with .223 a few times and got to use the stuck case remover every time. The rest of the batch was ready by the time I got the stuck case out of the die.

I’ve tried Hornady and RCBS and went back to Dillon.

[mvozz]

Good conversation to have. I gave up on the RCBS lube pad when I tried One Shot but I find the Hornady Unique Wax was even easier. That is my go to lube when I am only sizing a few cases but for bulk the 99% alcohol/lanolin is the only lube I use. Just so you know I use the alcohol mix on my PC Boolits before sizing too. I am amazed at how easy they are to size after a few sprays in a plastic bag and an overnight dry!

[dondiego]

Don't use Chapstick...........especially on a .380 case in RCBS dies.....trust me.

[yeahbub]

My favorite is ordinary store brand pan spray coating. A light spritz over a tub of cases, mix them up well to distribute it evenly and they'll size easily. Some percentage (1/4 - 1/3) of the cases should be vertical to get a little inside the case mouth for lubing expander buttons/M-dies. The only down side is using lye-based oven cleaner/hot water wash to get them squeaky clean. A squirt of dawn helps with this too, but to remove all traces of the pan spray, I've always used the oven cleaner. Some use solvents of various kinds, and they work, but oven cleaner is cheap - just step away after you spray so you don't inhale any. Over time, vegetable oil will gum up and become tacky, affecting reliability in semi-autos. For a handful of experimental rounds to be consumed quickly, I don't bother cleaning, but for long term storage it becomes necessary.

[JSnover]

Spray lubes worked fine for me but the 4 oz. tubs last a lot longer. I just give a quick scrape of the case mouth on my fingertip to get some lube inside the neck, haven't had a stuck case or worn expander yet.