Dented cases?

[Marc257]

I've loaded pistol for several years with no problems, but I'm new to rifle loading. Trying to load .223 but I keep getting dented cases. I'm using Lyman Qwik spray case lube and following the instructions. What can I do to keep this from happening.

 

[JimKirk]

Either you using too much or you're getting too much on the necks.

I prefer to lube rifle cases with a pad or my fingers just for that reason.

Jimmy K

 

[rcmodel]

Yep.

Oil dents mean you are using too much lube.

Spray lightly, allow the solvent to dry, and then spread it around with your fingers until there is just a very thin film of lube left on the case.

Wipe the excess lube from your hands on your pants leg.

rc

 

[FROGO207]

Dont forget to take the die apart and clean it before resizing further also as there will still be some lube probably stuck in the neck area of the die.

 

[Marc257]

Thanks for all the help! Light coat and a twist between the fingers really seemed to take care of the problem. And wiping the excess on the pants sealed the deal.

 

[JimKirk]

If you walk down the street in Somewhere, KS and you happen to see and older guy with an oily right pants leg, it'll probably be RCmodel!


Jimmy K

 

[NCMauser]

Marc257
I was getting dents and then changed to Hornaday One Shot. I have solved the dented case problem.

 

[Cherokee]

I use One Shot......works for me.

 

[Maj Dad]

I hold the case in my right hand (I feed a Dillon 550B), grasp the neck with my left thumb & forefinger and twirl to get the excess off the neck. I then wipe those fingers on the left trouser leg, and the right hand on the right trouser leg. Left leg stains are primarily lateral and just above the knee; right side stains cluster mid-thigh and dorsal to slightly lateral, barring recent reviling and disparaging remarks by my wife , in which case I use old towels on my legs...

 

[shootinxd]

Keep as much lube from shoulder as possible.

 

[chineseboxer]

If you can see your lube, it is too much.