Case lube, not what it used to be?

[tjhaile]

Silly question but how would one employ lube when using a progressive? Is it not required?

Generally, you don't need lube for sizing straight walled cases with carbide dies, although some people lube cases to reduce sizing effort.

Bottleneck rifle cases do require lube for sizing. Because bottleneck cases need to be trimmed, they are typically sized and trimmed (if required) separately from all the other operations. This can be done either with a single stage press for resizing or two passes through the progressive; one to size and one to do everything else.

 

[Ormachek]

One vote for Lee Case Lube. Mixed with rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle, works great and lasts a hell of a long time.

That is exactly what I do, 1 part lube with 5 parts alcohol, I've never had a stuck case.

 

[ATOM]

Is Imperial wax easy to get ahold of? I've never heard of it before.

I got it at Russell Sports in Calgary, now sadly defunct. Haven't looked for it since because a little bit goes a long, long way.

A quick google shows Midway carrying it:http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=519525

Wholesale Sports carries it as well: http://ca.wholesalesports.com/storefront/search.ep?keyWords=imperial&x=0&y=0

 

[Holleyman]

I like the Lee lube, yet to have a stuck case... knock on particle board

 

[Johnn Peterson]

Is Imperial wax easy to get ahold of? I've never heard of it before.

I got mine on a previous trip to the Edmonton area and can't remember if I got it at P&d or WSS. Until then I had rarely seen it available so I pucked up four tins, gave one to H4831, one to hs4570 and kept two. As little of it that is required, those two tins will probably last as long as I do.

 

[Cummins4x4]

Imperial is now owned by Redding, any Redding dealer should have it.

 

[gunrunner8]

I use Lee lube mixed with Dextron automatic transmision fluid in 50/50 ratio. Pure stuf is litle to thick and Dextron improoves lubrication.

 

[mikeelliot]

just picked up some Hornady spray lube, never tried a spray before, used Imperial wax too for years

 

[blacksmithden]

General purpose chain, pin, and bushing lube in a spray can that we use at work. I tossed the last can after about 3 years because the pressure leaked out. I think it was still about 3/4 full. A new can was $5.49.

 

[burnt_servo]

i really like coconut oil .
it can be fairly hard a room temp , but very quickly goes to a very thin oil .
it's also non toxic ( as you can eat it too ) and the smell reminds me of the beach
: D

 

[Johnn Peterson]

General purpose chain, pin, and bushing lube in a spray can that we use at work. I tossed the last can after about 3 years because the pressure leaked out. I think it was still about 3/4 full. A new can was $5.49.

I tried a similar product when I was on the tools and just getting into reloading at the time. Optimal? I think I still have some and it did work well as I recall. Another one I tried that we used to use in the assembly of tight fitting piston compressor parts for example. STP. The guy that put me onto that used it for similar assembly jobs as a heavy duty mechanic prior to going millwrighting.

 

[Don Doucette]

Imperial or lanolin/alcohol one or the other doesn't matter I use whatever is handy. Get my LANOLIN HERE free shipping in Canada.

Don

 

[enfield p]

i had 2 bottles of Hornady spray lube that was not working at all everything got stuck a friend even tried it in case it was me doing something wrong , i emailed Hornady and they sent me 3 tubs of uniqe lube and a ball cap, the uniqe does the job i did get a email from Hornady informing me of a error in the mixing process darn good service ,

 

[Fassteel]

Imperial sizing die wax, about a can a year.

A can a year? you must be sizing brass every 2nd day. FS

 

[kjohn]

Lee right out of the tube. I put it on with my fingers, bring careful to not get any on the shoulder. Works great, you can clean your fingers off on your shirt or pants! I haven't had any stuck cases yet. I used to use that horrifying crap that you poured on to a pad, then rolled the cases, then got it all over everything within 25 feet of the reloading area. Not no more!

I can recall reading articles in gun books about some of the concoctions people used. I could never figure out why they had to complicate things so much. Oh well, that's what makes us such an interesting lot, I guess!

 

[Dogleg]

A can a year? you must be sizing brass every 2nd day. FS

This week I was at reloading bench every morning, and the range every afternoon. Twice on Wednesday and Sunday.
I know there must be people who shoot more than me, but I don't know any.

 

[X-fan]

Not sure how much you shoot, but I would be up there!

 

[Dogleg]

Not sure how much you shoot, but I would be up there!

Too bad you don't live around here, I could use an accomplice.

 

[josquin]

i really like coconut oil .
it can be fairly hard a room temp , but very quickly goes to a very thin oil .
it's also non toxic ( as you can eat it too ) and the smell reminds me of the beach
: D

Put in a heat lamp. You'll be nice and warm, the oil will thin out and you can use it to work on your tan while you're reloading.

Another vote for Imperial from me, though.

Stuart

 

[X-fan]

Too bad you don't live around here, I could use an accomplice.

I'm lucky to have a few accomplices here....Always seems to be somebody that wants to shoot.
Frankly I'm content to shoot with me, myself, and I!

BTW don't complain too much . I'm driving to Montana this summer just to shoot gophers...You probably have them in you back yard!

Another vote for Imperial.