Been trying the One Shot aerosol case lube. Two cans, bought a year apart won't spray. Even with the tube in place, they just give a solid stream, no spray fan. This seems to be a waste of lube not to mention hard to get an even coat. Anyone else have this problem, or is it the way it's supposed to work? I've been using the Dillon non-aerosol pump lube, but don't like the way powder sticks in the case mouth.

Yes, the "stream mode" seems quite normal. A fan would be nicer, but there it is... I still like and use this lube.

- mike

I bought 2 cans of this stuff and both cans ran out of propellant with plenty of lube left in the can. Never again. I buy lubricant in a pump now. If the pump fails (which it hasn't except for the RCBS one), I can go to Wallymart and buy another for .99

Thats one of reasons I stop using it I really liked it it did a very good job but after having to throw out a few cans that were more the half full I stopped buying it.

I went to the Midway plastic bottle pump type it works all most as well and you can use it right to the bottom of the bottle.

I tried this crap-- it stuck the second case in the die and ripped off the rim. Pure crap! I use Hornady Case Lube; it's pure beeswax and works fabulously. That Redding Imperial Sizing Wax is the absolute best stuff out there. It requires an amount so small, you'll have the tin for years and years. It's about $6 a tin but worth it.

Am on my first can of H one shot for work with my Dillon, who else does a brand of lube thats easy to apply than the rcbs roll on a pad stuff ??

That Redding Imperial Sizing Wax is the absolute best stuff out there.
+1

I used this gear for a while but started to get problems with my .17 dies sticking. RCBS sent me replacement parts but warned me that it was probably the lube that was gaulling on the ball. Since changing to the Imperial wax, I've never had a problem.
Would not use it again.

I've gone through about 3-4 cans of the Hornady "One Shot" and only one can left some lube inside but wouldn't spray out.

I'd call Hornady and let them know about it, I'm sure they'd send you a new can, can't hurt to call.

BTW, I've always got a fan spray, and felt the "One Shot" is the best out there. Though I've never tried Imperial, that would take too long for my tastes. Just like the Lee rub-on lube I used to use. Jay

Looks like it's kind of a universal problem. I really like the Dillon pump spray, just have to remember to clean the inside of the case necks before charging with powder. I hate it when I pull a case away from the powder measure, and powder spills all over the bench because it bridged over from sticky lanolin still in the case neck. Other than that it's good stuff, much less sizing pressure than the One Shot.

I stuck 4 cases with the hornady one shot lube.I also tried the dillion pump lube it works good.I shot both cans of the hornady lube that seemed a good use for them.

I can say I have never experienced any of the problems listed above using the Hornady One Shot. Maybe I have been lucky, and I will certainly be looking for "bad" cans. I have had great results with it over the years I have been using it. The lube cleans out of the neck when I tumble the cases in walnut media.

Hornady case lube sucks. To quote an old phase (and no pun intended) " it ain't worth the powder to blow it up with".

I've stuck two cases with One Shot, but it wasn't the fault of the One Shot, it's called not hitting the case that stuck with enough/any lube.
Point is, the stuff works great, in fact just sized 100 '06 cases Friday with Redding dies and was wondering if the cases were maybe sized already they went in and out so easily. Like NO sizing pressure whatsoever.

Hey, If you read Sinclair Internationals catalog, they seem to have a high regard for the stuff, and Sinclair don't sell junk, from what I've seen. Jay

Good point, Jay. I spray the cases from 3 different sides, at a 45 degree angle. That way I am getting the spray into the neck on all sides, and onto the exterior of the case, even when they are stacked in my loading block.

I have to admit, I read the instructions on the can before I used it. I also shake that can well before using it.

Mike, here's the link from Sinclair Intnl.

http://www.sinclairintl.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?catego...tem=H9991&type=store

If some of you fellas have a problem with this lube, you're not doing it right. Jay

I had a few cans a few years ago ,when I pulled them out after a few years,they shot out in a stream and wouldnt all come out.I chalked it up to being old cans and went and bought some more. no problems since.

I tried the hornady......I stuck a couple of cases and had never stuck one before. It also gets in my loading block and collects crap, I don't like it.

I went back to imperial or rolling in RCBS..........I'll just stick to the old ways.

I use Hornady One-Shot case lube more than anything of the other brands combined. A couple of years ago, however, I ran into a batch of cans that refused to spray. In talking with Hornady, I found that the small white "depressor button" on top of the can was shorter than what Hornady considered standard. They were already aware of the problem, had corrected it and promptly sent me replacements.

And for me, the Hornady One-Shot always sprays in a "fan-type" presentation.

I lay 20-30 pieces of brass on a towel, all line up next to each other, spray down the line on the outside and then back at an angle towards the inside of the necks, then roll all the brass at once 1/2 turn, then repeat. Let it dry a few minutes then go to work. Works for me, no mess, no fuss.

I didn't have good luck with the hornady spray lube, but have had noting but good from dillons. I put the cases in an old cigar bos and roll them around while spraying them & it works well for me

I use the Dillon lube ... on relatively clean fired cases. After doing any trimming or primer pocket work I tumble them and the lube goes away.

Can't do this with the progressive loaders (Dillon 550 and 1050) but I load all hunting and large rifle on a Rock Chucker.

I've had the same problem and it always stems from the discharge hole being clogged. Soak the white plastic nozzle in very hot tap water for a few minutes. Should work fine after that.

If you want to remove the lube without tumbling the cases simply wipe them with a cloth that has rubbing alcohol on it.

I've used the Hornady One shot for years and never had a problem. Never stuck a case and no problem with the spray.

Like Mike, I read the directions and shake it well. When I'm almost done I spray the last few shots with the can upside down to clear the nozzle. I've had two year old cans work fine all the way until they were empty.

I've used One Shot for years without a problem. I've never used the Redding Imperial wax, but based on reports above, I'll give it a try.
The only other thing that I've done to make my reloading life easier is I took a 6" strip of leather approx. 1/2" wide and heavily worked some moly powder into the rough suede side. I chucked the stem and expander ball into my drill press and at medium speed worked the moly strap on the spinning expander ball. There is noticably less resistance as the expander enters and exits the case mouth.

Guess what guys,

I was down at the reloading bench just a few minutes ago, and sure enough, the new One Shot can sprayed a stream!!! Luckily I had the old can sitting on the top of the trash, so I switched nozzles, and it sprayed fine.

I have the "bad" nozzle down there too, so I will try crowrifle's suggestion to see if it fixes that nozzle.

I guess I will have to keep a good nozzle on the bench from now on.... just in case!!

Excuse me now, while I go eat my words for lunch!!!

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Originally posted by crowrifle:
I've had the same problem and it always stems from the discharge hole being clogged. Soak the white plastic nozzle in very hot tap water for a few minutes. Should work fine after that.

crowrifle, do you take the nozzle off the can before you soak it?? I'm always worried when a nozzle comes off a can, the separation often seems permanent...
- mike

READ DIRECTIONS ON CAN.

Shake can for 1 min. my neighbor stuck the first case he used with one shot removed it and stuck the next case WHAT DIRECTIONS HE SAID you mean you have to shake the can.

Simple way of applying is get a case lube pad lay brass on it spray and roll works great use less and no stuck cases as long as you shake can before use.

I'll stick to Hornady "Unique" lube. It's a thick paste similar to Imperial. Just a smear from the fingers and good to go. I use machinists mica for neck lube. I've never stuck a case using this combo and a small tub of each lasts an eternity. I tumble in corncob afterward to remove lube and shine up the brass.

like others have said, you have to shake the 1 shot till will mixed. i place my brass on a cookie sheet, shake the crap outta the can and spray the brass, jiggle the tray a couple times to roll the brass around and spread the 1 shot and spray again. you will know if you have enough because the cases will slid like butter in the dies.