One shot Spray

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Quote "Recently, I have been working with lanolin/alcohol lubricant mix putting the cases in a Zip Loc, spraying the cases and shaking the bag. After a few trials and errors to figure out how much lubricant to add, it works pretty well. I have been experimenting with 204 Ruger and 300 BLK cases.

Using One Shot in this manner would probably work fine."

YES it does!!! I use a large zip-loc baggie, put in a bunch of cases, spray in some (well shaken) "One Shot" and roll the cases around for a short time. I reuse the same baggie time after time and I notice that I need less fresh One Shot after the initial lot due to a build-up of wax in the bag. Once treated, the cases are removed from the bag and stood on their bases to dry. I have even left them over night and sized the next day. Have been doing it this way for 20+ years and no stuck cases yet!
 
With all the problems I read about the one shot spray I opted to go with the RCBS spray lube when I was trying to get away from the lube pad. The RCBS works great, throw some cases in a zip lock, shake the spray, squirt a few squirts in the bag and roll the brass around. It doesn't seem to care if you open the bag and start sizing or wait a few minutes before starting. Why would anyone want to spend the time standing cases on end just to spray them
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You don't have to stand them on end. I I do the same as you only with One Shot.
 
I use it -- and love it -- for 9mm, 44 mag, 30.06 & 308. Never had a problem...just use a light coat applied at about a 45 degree angle so that you get some inside of theneck on rifle cartridges. FYI -- When I reload rifle I always do an Ultrasonic clean after resizing mostly because it makes it easier for me to trim the brass afterwards.

Also, I found that using the plastic straw to focus the spray a bit makes it easier and causes less overspray. Finally, I spray the brass standing in a reloading tray inside of a box (on its side) to contain any overspray.
 
I've reloaded tens of thousands of rounds. The only time I've ever stuck a case was when I tried One Shot. Maybe it works if you follow the instructions exactly, but there's zero margin for error.
 
I use One Shot for .223 all the time and occasionally for .308 with success. I dump brass single layer in a supermarket throw-away aluminum roasting pan and spray the lube from all 4 directions, shaking the pan like popcorn on a stovetop between sprays. Shake the can really well, don't be too stingy with it and DO GIVE IT TIME TO DRY. I stuck 2 cases before I learned not to be too stingy or in too big a hurry. No problem since.
 
The only problem I have with one shot is with the can loosing its charge over time. It works ok if you follow the directions. Shaking it mixes the carrier with the lube, and letting it dry lets the carrier evaporate. Don't be afraid to use it! Lightman
 
If you allow it plenty of time to dry, and make sure it is applied to all necessary areas, it works just fine. I've never stuck a case with it, or any other lube for that matter, 30+ yrs..

GS
 
Must be doing something very wrong. Seems every time I try it I end up cursing the stuff. Will try that RCBS bottle spray in a baggie trick--think that will work for me. One shot stays on shelf from now on.
 
I use the aerosol version on my handgun cases for progressive reloading; it is great IMO for that purpose. On rifle I use Hornady Unique Tub-O-Lube.
 
I just used some to resize/decap some 308 cases. Worked great for me. I layed the cases out on a shop rag and sprayed down one side, rolled them over and sprayed the other side.
 
Tried it. Didn't like it. Went to Imperial lube. I don't get in a hurry when I reload so Imperial works great for me. I did use some spray lube from Midway that worked really well but for some reason Hornady's didn't work for me.
 
I'm in the same boat as the rest of the great for pistol, maybe not so much for rifle crowd.

I found that I really had to hose the 223 cases down with the stuff and even then it wasn't particularly smooth. unique and imp wax, even the lee stuff works much better. I really like the concept though.
 
The aerosol One Shot works well for me.

Dillon lube (my own copy of it) works better for high volume.

Imperial works the best but I usually only use it for low-volume stuff.
 
If you allow it plenty of time to dry, and make sure it is applied to all necessary areas, it works just fine.
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That.
Is the difference tween those that like one shot & those that hate it.
 
I love and hate it. Pistol brass it works great on, rifle.....some good some bad. My .243 seems to love the stuff, but my 300 win and a few other long boys not so much. Its more about coating the brass than anything. Most of my problems come from how much gets on the case. If you run small batchs and can spray the cases easiely than no worries. But say you have a few hundred and think hey this will be easy....then no. Its easy to use but not 100% reliable, if you dont mind it, rolling on a pad with some rcbs lube ive always found the best way to lube up.
 
I spray one shot onto the sides of a large zip lock, dump a few handfuls of brass in and roll 'em around for a while. Spread out on an old towel and let dry for a 1/2 hour or so. This procedure helps to prevent spraying a bunch of it inside the cases where powder will stick, should you need to dump it out. Works for me, though I do like Imperial for rifle.
 
It's all I use. I bought two tins of the Imperial, and went back to the One Shot. I'll usually arrange all my rifles cases laid out in rows on an old cookie sheet (OCD? Who, me?). This way I can be sure to hit the case bodies, shoulders and necks evenly. And yes, let it DRY before sizing! I've also been known to put the cases in a big Ziploc bag and spray a bunch into it, then zip it shut and shake them around.

I've heard a lot of good about the lanolin and alcohol mix too, I'm going to try that if I can find the raw lanolin. I'm told to look for stuff that's like beeswax or grease, in a solid form, and not liquid lanolin. Melt about 1 oz. and mix with 12 oz. of 91% alcohol in a spray bottle. A guy gave me a link to a place on eBay to buy the lanolin, just haven't done it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pure-Lanoli...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item8bb5146eda

<edit> Just placed an order for 8 oz. of it. WTH. Now I need alkyhol and a spray bottle.

In any case, One Shot works well for me, but like I said....I lay my cases out in rows on a cookie sheet and soak 'em down real good, then let them dry. I find that coats them well, I spray the top sides enough that it runs down the cases and gets the bottom sides too.

I did read once that Hornady (or whoever makes One Shot for them) had a formulation problem once and made a batch that wasn't right, and that batch caused some problems. That may be where a lot of people's angst about One Shot came from.
 
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I have tried to use One Shot - per the directions. It is the best way to rip the rim off a 223 case I know of. And it loses all benefits for me waiting for the stuff to dry.

Maybe I should use my Imperial while I'm waiting for the One Shot to dry. :evil:

I came across the partial can a couple months ago and threw it in the garbage. Everyone that likes One Shot rejoice. You can have my share.
 
I use it for cases as big as .270 and 30-06. Plastic bag, spritz, shake, wait.....where's the problem?
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Google "Hornady One Shot st", (you don't even have to go beyond the "st") and it will immediately come up with dozens of links to Hornady One Shot stuck cases. All these people seem to have a problem with this particular product. Oh, but of course, they all can't read and didn't let it dry.:rolleyes: As I said previously, in MHO, One Stuck is really only suited for handgun cases. Use it on bottlenecked rifle cases, and you will eventually stick one.

Don
 
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