.308 resizing problems

[silentvoice71]

I've ripped about 8 out of 9 case rims off some of the cases won't even fit. I use case lube all she'll plates and dies are correct.

 

[Broom_jm]

Die is adjusted wrong or....wait for it.....

ONE SHOT! spray lube?

Is this your first time sizing bottlenecked rifle cases? Since you mentioned a shell plate, is this on a Dillon press or Hornady LNL?

 

[silentvoice71]

Dillon using Lyman spray lube and the dies is not adjusted wrong. It sits less that 1/16 off the shell plate. It's been that distance when I've reloaded 5.56 and other .308. Did I mention this is 1st shot mil brass

 

[red_zr24x4]

1St problem I see is the spray lube, Ive never had good luck with it.
Do you have a single stage press? When I load 223 on my 550 (havent done 308 or 30-06 yet) I size de-prime on the the Rockchucker, leaveing the first spot empty just using it to prime

 

[silentvoice71]

I'll try a different case lube. These cases seem like they are way to big. Almost guessing it's machine gun brass. I'm running my Dillon as a single stage it's a 550b

 

[ScouT6a]

I've never had a problem using spray lube on rifle cases. I used to use the Dillon case lube but I make my own now.
Are you giving plenty of time for the lube carrier to evaporate and leave the lube behind?
I use fuel tank/ line dryer and liquid lanolin. Go light on spraying the neck or give it a quick wipe.
I also give the inside of the sizing die a quick spray of One Shot before I start running cases.

 

[bulletsmith]

I've ripped about 8 out of 9 case rims off some of the cases won't even fit. I use case lube all she'll plates and dies are correct.

Could you elaborate on the statement that some of the cases won't even fit? My first instinct says it's a lube problem, but this statement has me curious. I don't mean to insult you, but are you positive that you have 308 cases?

 

[silentvoice71]

Positive it's .308 it'll go about half way and get stuck seems the necks and the bases are big. I ordered Lee case lube since it had great reviews

 

[silentvoice71]

45-1 hro n wait time for the spray. I ordered 2 new dies and case lube

 

[silentvoice71]

Fixed it the issue was the scrappy Lyman spray lube. Used 10w 20 and she slides like a .50c lady of the evening

 

[bulletsmith]

Good call.

I know I have read of others using petroleum products for lube, but I have never tried it and didn't want to suggest it without knowing more.

 

[silentvoice71]

It was a lube issue.

 

[Broom_jm]

It was a lube issue.

That's what she said!

I know folks are all about speeding up the process, but Imperial sizing die wax is the best...never a stuck case with that stuff, but you do have to wipe the case clean afterward.

 

[stymie12000]

I've never had a problem using spray lube on rifle cases. I used to use the Dillon case lube but I make my own now.
Are you giving plenty of time for the lube carrier to evaporate and leave the lube behind?
I use fuel tank/ line dryer and liquid lanolin. Go light on spraying the neck or give it a quick wipe.
I also give the inside of the sizing die a quick spray of One Shot before I start running cases.

This is exactly what I do, I've used this method for thousands of rounds. Not one stuck case or any problems.

 

[lovemywoods]

Another fan of the Imperial sizing wax. Use very sparingly. Great stuff.

 

[sloughfoot]

The modern military uses .308 in machine guns. Almost exclusively. Once fired .308 brass out of a machine gun is ballooned out to fit that huge chamber, sometimes enough that the base will not enter the shell plate. It usually does not bode well for the primer being snug since the base is expanded so much. I tried some recent once fired and I ended up scrapping most of it. Total waste of time and money.

Use of lots of lube is mandatory and don't be afraid to run the case through the FL sizing die more than once. 1/4 turn of the brass for each pull of the handle.