What do YOU use for case lube?

[Tinybob]

I started out using Lee case lube (too tedious), experimented with power steering fluid and alcohol (stuck cases and too oily), me being cheap and all, I didn't want "one shot" so I bought 3M lock dry lube to try. It works good, so far I've had no problem with fouling primers or powder, no stuck cases, no complaints. Now I've figured out one shot is cheaper.

 

[Dudedog]

Frankford/Dillon (appear to be the same stuff) spray lube. (lanolin in alcohol)
Spray cases, roll around and dry, then load. (can be sized semi wet) I use an old Tupperware bowel.

Cheaper than One shot.

 

[bullseye308]

Get a tin of Imperial sizing die wax. I use it on pistol about every 4th case and rifle every other. Never stuck anything with it in 300,000 rounds. A little goes a long way.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

Hornady One Shot

 

[edwardware]

Lanolin in 99% isopropyl. Once you learn how little you really need, it puts all the others to shame for speed and cost.

I lubed 200 223 cases earlier this week in 30 seconds, with less than 1¢ worth, and it has the lowest sizing force and easiest cleanup I've seen yet.

 

[Tinybob]

Lanolin in 99% isopropyl. Once you learn how little you really need, it puts all the others to shame for speed and cost.

I lubed 200 223 cases earlier this week in 30 seconds, with less than 1¢ worth, and it has the lowest sizing force and easiest cleanup I've seen yet.

What proportions do you use and where do you get your supplies?

 

[kcofohio]

I used alcohol to dilute the Lee case lube in a spray bottle. Put the cases in a plastic bag, and spray them down.

 

[Ironicaintit]

I still use the Lee case lube. It's tedious, but I'm running small batches, and I'd like to use up what I've got. Waste not, want not.
I have used a 50/50 mix of 10-30 and STP, and it works wonderfully, but it's a mess, so I typically only do that with 308 or larger (semi auto) that require more sizing effort

 

[edwardware]

What proportions do you use and where do you get your supplies?

I suggest 8:1 alcohol to lanolin, although as thick as 5:1 works, and dries in 5 minutes instead of 8-10. It takes less than you think, so go light the first time you use it and experiment a bit.

You can buy pure lanolin (paste or liquid) at any drug store; it'll be with breastfeeding supplies. The 95% isopropyl in a spray bottle that most drug stores sell will work fine but you'll need to shake it or possibly warm it in the microwave before use; the 99% isopropyl doesn't need warming, but I've only found it online.

Obvious warning: it's flammable. Don't make an ash of yourself.

 

[Cheesemaker]

Hornady One Shot. Thousands of 223 and 308 cases and never had an issue.

 

[SC_Dave]

Hornady One Shot. Never had a stuck case.

 

[Walkalong]

Imperial and RCBS Case Lube II. I bought the lanolin etc to make some lube, and haven't done it yet.

 

[VAReloader]

Another vote for Hornady One Shot.

 

[GBExpat]

What do YOU use for case lube?

In the last few years ... I use Hornady UNIQUE on my .32-20 cases and have been using Hornady ONE SHOT on rifle cases. Next time I reload rifle cases, I plan on still using ONE SHOT but will also keep a bit of UNIQUE on my fingers ... can't hurt.

My straight-wall pistol cases (resized with carbide rings) get no lube other what is provided by the ArmorAll Wash&Wax.

 

[jmorris]

Dillon or homemade version of the same thing if I am doing a bunch, rifle and pistol. I tried Hornady one shot once, stuck a case and still have the rest of the can in my way. Hornadys Unique case lube is good stuff though and I use it for low volume stuff.

 

[Jack B.]

Hornady One Shot. No mess and so easy and lasts a long time.

 

[doubleh]

Cabela's spray lube. Don't know who actually makes it for them but probably Frankford. I've had one stuck case back when I started using it. I decided to spray a little more and wait a bit longer before starting and have never had another stuck case.

 

[Doublehelix]

I use 3 different lubes depending on the need.

• Hornady One Shot for pistol cases (Yes, pistol cases! Not needed, but they run much more smoothly in the Dillon) - A couple of sprays on 200 cases in a large Ziplock baggie)
• Homemade Lanolin and Alcohol - 1:12 using pure lanolin liquid (warm bottle in a cup of water before mixing) and 99% alcohol (I use IsoHeet in the red bottle - find at autoparts store or Wal-Mart in the auto section). - This is for most rifle rounds
• Imperial Sizing Wax - Used for tough rifle cases or anywhere I need a little bit extra lube.

 

[Kingcreek]

I wish I could say One Shot worked for me but after the second stuck case I use it only for pistol brass and mostly just to use it up.
Rifle I use Dillon aka Frankfort spray for progressive loading and still use hornady unique for some of my single stage precision loading.

 

[wally]

Frankford/Dillon (appear to be the same stuff) spray lube. (lanolin in alcohol)
Spray cases, roll around and dry, then load. (can be sized semi wet) I use an old Tupperware bowel.

Cheaper than One shot.

I tried it when I started getting stuck cases in my 9mm Dillon XL650. The real problem was one of the press links had cracked making the ram move a bit unevenly. But the resizing force was so reduced by using the spray lube I've decided its just plain worth using it.

I run my feeder tube about empty, then I turn off the feeder, dump my cases in the case feeder, spray a bit on top and turn on the case feeder to stir it all up and start loading again. No mess no fuss.

 

[VThillman]

Another vote for Imperial. Used with a one-at-a-time press, it is ideal. No mess, no fuss, no fear of pregnancy.

 

[Leatherstocking]

Check this out.
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1570458-WD40-PTFE-Spray-as-case-lube/page2

 

[Toolsteel]

Hornady One Shot all the way!

 

[Bush Pilot]

For rifle I use a product called STOS from Ponsness Warren (the shotgun people) in Rathdrum, Id. You will have to order it directly from them, it's worth the effort.

For handgun rounds I use Hornady One Shot.

 

[Berger.Fan222]

RCBS Case Slick.