Case lube

J Stuart said:
Use Imperial sizing die wax, don't piss around with anything else.
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I agree and over the years I've tried a number of different products. One by Lyman was one of the first I tried and it worked well but I haven't found anything out there that works better than Imperial Sizing Die Wax.
I recently went through a case forming procedure using Imperial Sizing Die Wax, a couple of forming dies and a trim die to form 219 Donaldson Wasp brass out of 30-30 brass. Imperial proved its worth again and another plus is a very little goes a long way.
 
The lee lube works very well good if your only doing a few cases at a time


the dillon spray on lube is the way to go for LOTS of cases
i put my cleaned .223 brass on a cookie sheet i bought for myself spray them roll them around spray agin wait a few mins and good to go

use the proper lube you will know why when you get a case stuck and try to get it out!
 
I have used Lee (Messy) and RCBS Lube (Sticky) with the pad.

I prefer the lube pad as it is just a quick roll on the pad and I can do 6-10 at a time.
 
I use the Lee Lube. If I am doing a large number of cases, I put a clot of lube in a small container and water it down some. Then I just dunk the cases in the mixture. Fast as you can handle the cases, but you have to give them about 15-20 minutes for the lube to dry or you get dented necks.
 
I use the pump bottle Dillon for most loading. Imperial is the absolute best for any heavy sizing or forming. Lee is fine, and is water soluble for cleanup. I won't use the sticky, messy rollon pads.
 
I've been using the RCBS pad and lube since I started loading with a press about 30 years ago. It works, its a bit messy. I really should try the Dillon spray I guess.

I use the Lee case lube for heavy forming. Its actually an industrial deep draw die lubricant.
 
I used RCBS lube that I got when I started reloading until it was gone. It is sticky but worked OK with the roll on pad. I now use Hornady Unique. I just put a dab in my palm and smear it around, then roll 4 or 5 cases at a time. It wipes off your hand when done.
 
I use Imperial sizing wax. Never had a stuck case. It is a little hard to get off the cases after. I throw the loaded rounds in the Lyman polisher for 15 minutes to make sure it is all off.:cool:
 
What's the process with Imperial, I have some but have only used it on pilots for trimmer & neck turning. Does it go on a pad like the liquid stuff? Do you 'finger paint' each case?
 
Redhouse said:
What's the process with Imperial, I have some but have only used it on pilots for trimmer & neck turning. Does it go on a pad like the liquid stuff? Do you 'finger paint' each case?
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You send it to me. Kidding,;) but I'll have to get somemore. I put it on with fingers on each individual case, and again, very very lightly. You don't need much.
 
Imperial: Put a small dab on your finger tip and mush it around with your thumb. Apply only to neck and case body, not the sloped shoulder. You can usually do a few cases with a single application to your finger.

Imperial is almost overkill for regular sizing and I reserve it for major case forming but there is no reason not to use it. For regular resizing I use the old RCBS pad and lube most of the time as I can lube 8 or 10 at a time. I don't get too fussy about ways to remove it after sizing. When I clean the primer pocket I wipe the lube off the case with a dry cloth. It's worked for 50 years or more with no problems.

Hornady Unique is the same stuff as Smiling Mink leather treatment and the latter is usually a bit cheaper. It's also good stuff.
 
Redhouse said:
What's the process with Imperial, I have some but have only used it on pilots for trimmer & neck turning. Does it go on a pad like the liquid stuff? Do you 'finger paint' each case?
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Redhouse, Stocker has given a good set of directions, when you have finished just wipe off with a towel.
Imperial sizing die wax is absolutely marvelous for use on the mandrel when neck turning cases and if you live in an old house with brittle timber (pine boards) then it is terrific for lubricating nails and screws so as not to split the boards.
J Stuart.
 
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