How long to let Hornady One-Shot case lube spray dry?

[animator]

For everyone saying it's not a good lube... I've sized over 1k .223 brass with it and never had a problem.


'course, I also ran a few .223 with NO lube, and didn't notice any ill-effects either.

I've done several hundred .308 cases with it as well, and the only time I've ever had a stuck case with it was with a .308 case when the can was almost empty.


I'm currently using Lyman lube that came with my reloading setup, simply because it's what I have on hand right now, and it will last me at least another year before it's gone.

 

[billybob44]

Pistol straight wall cases and carbide sizer don't require any lube at all.

They do not REQUIRE lube, but every 10th or so case lubed sure makes the job easier..Bill.

 

[CHALK22]

I have used the HOS since I started reloading, and I have had maybe 3 stuck cases in about 5000 rounds of .223, and all 3 were my fault. I am pretty sure they were in the corners of my reloading blocks closest to my hand, probably missprayed since I didn't want to get any on my hand. Other than that, I haven't had any problems with it at all. I like it, and suggest it to new reloaders.

 

[cfullgraf]

They do not REQUIRE lube, but every 10th or so case lubed sure makes the job easier..Bill.

Makes resizing easier, Maybe makes the die last a bit longer (two times forever instead of forever).

But not required unlike steel dies.

 

[ole farmerbuck]

Been using One Shot for nearly 20 years without a stuck case. I guess I'm just lucky.

As far as letting it dry goes, I really don't. I just spray it on and go to work.

Same here. Never had any problems.

 

[helotaxi]

As long as I spray those two calibers slightly, and absolutely hose down .204 brass, at let it dry for several minutes when it's .204, everything works fine.

.204 Ruger is a tricky one since it has very little case taper.

 

[4895]

I use Hornady One Shot on my straight wall pistol brass that is loaded in my progressive (carbide die) press. I have used it on .223 for AR with some dented shoulders and 1 aggressively stuck case (almost broke my press) out of 400 rounds or so. I let it dry about 2 minutes before I start to load. I use a $1 shoe box size plastic tub from Big Lots to spray lube any of my brass in. For rifle it does work, but I think there are better options out there. I really like LEE case lube. If I plan on working 50 pieces of rifle brass, I lightly lube the ID (inside diameter) of the necks on 10 pieces, and work a light amount of lube below the shoulder on the rest. When I feel tension (about 5 rounds), I put a neck lubed piece on deck for the next size operation. It is not greasy like some case lubes and wipes off cleanly and easily.

 

[rskent]

About a minute.

I use loading blocks so I just fill up the blocks, and with the cases all lined up give them a good spray from both sides and then right down inside the neck.

I used to use imperial but I wasn’t getting very consistent sizing on my cases. I believe the expander ball was pulling the case on the way out. Using

one shot has tightened up my sizing quite a bit. I know there are other ways of lubing inside case necks but one shot is very easy to use and works well for me.

Good luck

Steve

 

[dagger dog]

I have misused One Shot one time, didn't let it dry and had my first and only rimless case that had to be hammered out of the Lee die.

I think the answer to the question is in the wording, LET IT DRY, dry to the touch if it isn't dry then it's wet,if you have a problem feeling the moisture on your skin, use a tissue to blot it and see if the tissue is WET, if it is then it isn't DRY!

 

[USSR]

I used to use imperial but I wasn’t getting very consistent sizing on my cases. I believe the expander ball was pulling the case on the way out.

Steve,

Consider using bushing dies, and eliminate that expander ball all together.

Don

 

[FROGO207]

I was using a can of OS every week or so and that got expensive for sure so now I make my own out of liquid lanolin and isopropyl alcohol. No matter, they both need to dry to work. If you touch the brass and it feels "sticky/tacky" you should not stick a case if you put on a good enough all around coat to begin with. I dump a pile of them into an old yogurt container till about half full and spray, swirl them around with my fingers some and spray again until they all look wet. then dump them out on an old cookie sheet to dry for about 5-8 minutes while preparing the next batch or two or three or-----. The two issues I had when first using OS were too short a drying time or not nearly enough lube all around the case. Those guys here complaining about stuck brass and now using say Imperial would find that if the OS felt as slippery as their Imperial all over it when putting the brass in the die there would be no stuck cases IMHO YMMV but this is how my system works and works well.

 

[blarby]

The time expended finding a more suitable wax such as Lee, or Imperial- would be Juuuuust enough time.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[spoogie]

.204 Ruger is a tricky one since it has very little case taper.

... and a tiny rim.

-S

 

[EddieNFL]

Assuming it's used correctly, One Shot is the quickest truly effective lube I'm aware of for high volume sizing.

Not counting the time required to shake and let dry?

I've successfully used One Shot, but every other lube I've tried is slicker and doesn't require me to aggravate my shooter's elbow or use a stop watch. Spray and size.

 

[Cascades]

I have trouble with .270 and .222 cases sticking with One Shot. Have stopped using it for them.

Works just fine for straight-walled and tapered cases in rifle and pistol.