Better case lube that 1 shot?

[Helka]

I've been using the traditional 99% Isopropyl Alcohol and Lanolin oil mixture. 1 part alcohol and 1/2 part lanolin. never had a stuck case nor do I need to wipe/clean up the cases I spray.

 

[stubblejumper]

Personal experience. I tried to use the Imperial sizing wax for full length resizing. It doesn't work. I would get a case come close to getting stuck every time. This time around I have a close family friend that told me to use Hornady lube. I tried as wet and greasy as possible but not too much to dent the casing. Works every time. Just dab some on my glove and it's good for a few casings to full length resize. I use a cotton swab and touch the spout of the Hornady lube and just push that inside the case neck. Remember to lube the neck and body only and never the shoulder for a full length resizing. Imperial sizing wax is however good for the APW mandrel when you swab the case neck inside with a cotton swab.

I use Imperial sizing wax for full length resizing, and for case forming. And I load larger cases like the 300RUM, and 7mmstw

 

[sard]

Anything works better lol. If I'm doing a few Imperial Sizing Wax, or 1 part of liquid lanolin and 10 parts 99% Rubbing Alcohol (ratio based on container size).

 

[Gatehouse]

I've been using the traditional 99% Isopropyl Alcohol and Lanolin oil mixture. 1 part alcohol and 1/2 part lanolin. never had a stuck case nor do I need to wipe/clean up the cases I spray.

1 to 0.5 is pretty rich.

I'll use 1L of 99% alcohol to 100ml of liquid lanolin or so.

 

[adamg]

Hornady 1 shot is trash. Might as well use super glue as a lube.

Imperial sizing die wax is the best.

 

[Helka]

1 to 0.5 is pretty rich.

I'll use 1L of 99% alcohol to 100ml of liquid lanolin or so.

Sorry yes. I use 500ml of iso to 59ml of liquid lanolin made by Now Solutions.

 

[davide montini]

Ya go buy lanolin mix it 8 parts to 2 parts of iso alcohol (100%) and there you go
Cheaper than the stuff you buy

 

[Paul_T]

1 to 0.5 is pretty rich.

I'll use 1L of 99% alcohol to 100ml of liquid lanolin or so.

Yeah when I mix up some I use 10:1 as well.

 

[RRH.01]

I’d wager dog #### would work infinitely better than one shot. I ran out of sizing wax a while back and have been using mink oil. Works great and cleans up the same(as the wax, not the ####)

 

[m777]

X 2 on the Lee in the jar.

 

[pilon]

Wax seems to be the ultimate champ in this discussion.

 

[JohnnyPython]

Lanolin/alcohol in a spray bottle.

Fluid Film

Redding sizing wax

 

[Butcherbill]

Currently I have some Lee and Hornady paste lube and a can of their 1Shot spray, all of them have worked fine. I done even mind the 1shot, have been using it for 7.62x54r lately.

Once this postal strike is over I’ll be trying the isopropyl/lanolin method, sounds like a cheap and easy way to go. I like a spray on lube when doing volume, have a couple thousand .223 cases to resize soon.

 

[byronick87]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on coconut oil?
I’ve been using that exclusively for a couple of years now. It’s semi hard at room temp so it’s not messy. Just scrape some on your thumbnail and melt it between your fingers.
Never had an issue or a misfire

 

[209jones]

Think most actually oily or wax products will work, although I'd tend to stay away from stuff like WD40 or 3in1 oil. If you have ATF or gear oil or motor oil or driveline grease kicking around, it'll work. Imp Sizing wax is the least messy though. I used RCBS for 30 yrs or so before going to the wax.

 

[Canuck65]

Hello, I've used pad and 1 shot. What works better in a neck down / full length resize. Belted mag.

Imperial sizing wax. One tin could last a lifetime, simple cleanup. Only thing I use now.

 

[Gatehouse]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on coconut oil?
I’ve been using that exclusively for a couple of years now. It’s semi hard at room temp so it’s not messy. Just scrape some on your thumbnail and melt it between your fingers.
Never had an issue or a misfire

Never heard of using coconut oil but it is slippery so I don't see why it wouldn't work. Plus your ammo will smell like summer.

 

[dan belisle]

Imperial sizing wax. One tin could last a lifetime, simple cleanup. Only thing I use now.

I use it and recommend it, particularly for reforming brass. Unless you don't load much, I don't see how one tin would last you a lifetime. Buy two, then you'll likely be OK. - dan

 

[Rod B]

Another vote for Imperial Sizing Wax.

 

[Dogleg]

I use it and recommend it, particularly for reforming brass. Unless you don't load much, I don't see how one tin would last you a lifetime. Buy two, then you'll likely be OK. - dan

At my high point I was using a tin a year. Generally opened a new one in January and I was good for the year.