SMLE Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 I’m toying with the idea of trying the imperial dry neck lube stuff. What’s the consensus on this? Do people rate it? Also, bit confused, do I need to buy the media and the lube, looks like it’s supplied in two separate components.... or am I being thick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch-22 Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 I like it - cleaner and less messy than the Imperial wax (also good stuff!). The media (ceramic balls) and the graphite powder all come together in the little pot/tub. https://www.1967spud.com/shop/redding/redding-imperial-application-media-dry-neck-lube/ Just dip your cases, expander mandrels etc and away you go! 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 (edited) I use ground mica powder mixed with walnut tumbling media. It works well leaving a fine dusting on the brass neck inside and out. I have a lifetimes supply of walnut and quite a lot of the mica so I can let you have some freebees to try if you'd like. I try to avoid inhaling mica dust when using it although when it's mixed up with the media it seems to not get airborne. Edited April 28, 2019 by Popsbengo additional info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMLE Posted April 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Cheers Pops. I’ll take you up on that offer when I see you next. In the meantime I’ll get some of the imperial stuff off Spud, thanks for the info Catch 22. I’ll wave to you from my flight Pops on the 20th as I pass Eskdalemuir on the way to Glasgow. Please don’t see Flybe as a target....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 27 minutes ago, SMLE said: Cheers Pops. I’ll take you up on that offer when I see you next. In the meantime I’ll get some of the imperial stuff off Spud, thanks for the info Catch 22. I’ll wave to you from my flight Pops on the 20th as I pass Eskdalemuir on the way to Glasgow. Please don’t see Flybe as a target....! Listen out for the bangs ! I'll message you re lube stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT3_richy Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 3 hours ago, SMLE said: Also, bit confused, do I need to buy the media and the lube, looks like it’s supplied in two separate components.... or am I being thick? In answer to your question, you buy the pot of balls and dust together, and then buy the dust on its own to recharge the balls when they've run out of dust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMLE Posted April 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Thanks GT3. I think I was being thick.... took a proper look at Spuds site and it kind of made sense. Tub ordered a few minutes ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One on top of two Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Just ordered myself a new tub , great stuff 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeman Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Make sure to check no balls have adhered to the inside case neck, great way to ruin a good barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMLE Posted April 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 15 hours ago, Leeman said: Make sure to check no balls have adhered to the inside case neck, great way to ruin a good barrel. Top tip.... thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbangwhallop Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 Following a tip from Andrew Evans-H at Riflecraft years ago, I use locksmiths powdered graphite in small pots of No6 and No8 lead shot for the smaller calibres......... works really well when I’m neck-sizing and the occasional pellets that get left behind are soft enough not to bugger the decapping pin/rod. I’m still on my original pot of graphite......must be getting on for 15years now. I think it’s C&K brand or some like that. Twiddle and go. 👍 cheers fizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMLE Posted April 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 8 hours ago, fizzbangwhallop said: Following a tip from Andrew Evans-H at Riflecraft years ago, I use locksmiths powdered graphite in small pots of No6 and No8 lead shot for the smaller calibres......... works really well when I’m neck-sizing and the occasional pellets that get left behind are soft enough not to bugger the decapping pin/rod. I’m still on my original pot of graphite......must be getting on for 15years now. I think it’s C&K brand or some like that. Twiddle and go. 👍 cheers fizz Now that is a top tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 Yup same as - imperial , it lasts years and very effective , be careful opening the tub of puff dust ! Hold it flat on a table etc then carefully open lid . Or its akin to talkum powder everywhere ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 only worse coz it's filthy black. I have some BluTac on the bottom of the small jar so it can't be knocked over. Believe me, you wouldn't be impressed with the cleanup. Having it anchored down means you can stir the contents round without having the hold it with your other hand. I give it a gentle stir about every 20 dips to spread the graphite evenly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMLE Posted May 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 Thanks for all the responses and tips folks. Picked up some of the Imperial stuff with the loaded beads yesterday from CDSG. Had a fiddle today and I must say I’m really impressed. Had a bit of a faff setting my Redding bushing die but cooking with gas now. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMLE Posted May 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 20 hours ago, Chris-NZ said: only worse coz it's filthy black. I have some BluTac on the bottom of the small jar so it can't be knocked over. Believe me, you wouldn't be impressed with the cleanup. Having it anchored down means you can stir the contents round without having the hold it with your other hand. I give it a gentle stir about every 20 dips to spread the graphite evenly. Another good tip and with you on the idea. I worked with graphite in a previous career before the bottom fell out of the chemical processing industry in this country. I remember as an apprentice having to clear up spills.... I was scarred for life... Got my little tub fixed in a “bund “ like device I “liberated” at the time of my redundancy 20 years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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