Jamie Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Hi folks, I'm at the end of my Lee case lube that I bought with my reloading kit. I was going to get some Imperial Sizing wax, but then I saw Hornady one shot case sizing wax, (Not the spray type). Are the Imperial and Hornady waxes likely to be pretty much the same? I then saw some Lyman Fine Powdered Dry Case Neck. I'd prefer a dry powder, as I presume they leave less residue? I was advised to try some graphite powder, from some ground up pencil led, but have had inconsistent results, and don't want to put any unnecessary stress on my new brass. I'd like some constructive advice on whether to use a dry lube or just go with the normal wax? Thanks Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Easy one this imp sizing wax all day long an d in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rem700 Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 + 1 on imperial sizing wax never had a stuck case yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 ISW on outside, Graphite inside. Hornady stuff is 'similar' but more 'sticky' and harder to remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannywayoflife Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Imp sizing wax is where it's at mate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Easy one this imp sizing wax all day long an d in stock How much are the 1oz and 2oz pots with standard recorded postage Spud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 2Oz tin is £10.85 posted and will last a life time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannywayoflife Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 I've done thousands of cases with the tin i bought about 2 years ago and I've hardly made a dent into the tin ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB1 Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Has anyone used silicon spray, I have been using it for a while now and feels allot smoother than oneshot and not had a stuck case. Case's are tumbled after, so residue is not an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 you should never tumble after sizing the next job after sizing is seating unless you deprime tumble then size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amleto63 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 you should never tumble after sizing the next job after sizing is seating unless you deprime tumble then size Why not? I check neck concentricity before and after tumbling and no issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 2Oz tin is £10.85 posted and will last a life time That's just the job Spud. How do you want payment? I'll pm you this post. Thanks Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 just pm your address and my paypal is spud@1967spud.com or i can pm bacs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 2Oz tin is £10.85 posted and will last a life time Thanks Mark. Payment now sent. Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouse Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 you should never tumble after sizing the next job after sizing is seating unless you deprime tumble then size Interested in your wisdom on this too Spud? I do a quick tumble to remove ISW from cases after sizing and have never had any dinged case mouths? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 i justify the statement by saying that the only thing you want touching or interfering with a loverly sized case (neck or full length sized ) for that matter is the bullet that will be seated in there its doubly more important as well with bushing style neck dies thats my thoughts any way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 just pm your address and my paypal is spud@1967spud.com or i can pm bacs All done, cheers Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSixTwo Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Anyone tried 'home brew' with pure lanolin and 99% alcohol? Goes much, much further apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouse Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 i justify the statement by saying that the only thing you want touching or interfering with a loverly sized case (neck or full length sized ) for that matter is the bullet that will be seated in there its doubly more important as well with bushing style neck dies thats my thoughts any way Interested on your ideas on this, but not following your rationale. I use bushing dies, therefore only need ISW on O/D of my cases, so whether tumbled before or after it's use, surely it has no effect on the relationship between the bullet and I/D of necks. I would however have more concerns over using loaded cases that had traces of ISW, and specks of debris clinging to them, being loaded in my rifles chamber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 I use Lyman spray lube solely for all resizing, unless I,m necking down etc, then i will use ISW. I also tumble after sizing and have never had any problem with any cartridges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 sorry may be i should have said " i never " in stead "you should never" we all have our own ways but i still stand by the fact that the only thing i want any where a newly sized case is the bullet and not other brass knocking in to it Laurie what are your thought id be interested to see if you concur on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Yes, I use home brew. Pure lanolin mixed with isopropanol to make a saturated mixture. Put it in a sprayer pump and away you go. It works very well, spray it on cases, let the alcohol evaporate off and you are left with evenly coated cases. Resize and wipe off with a cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 I use a wet tumbler with stainless pins and it does seem to affect the original chamfer on the case mouth (peens it over a little but enough that its worth a quick 'stroke' with the chamfer tools after tumbling)....never had this with dry tumblers though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FelixSmith Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I suffer from dermatitis with conventional oils,greases and lubricants. So, in 1984, after a little research, I bought a 500g tub of "Wool Fat" (aka Pure Lanolin) from a pharmacy and have used that ever since for sizing pistol (38, 357, 9x19mm, 40 S&W, 45ACP and 44 - in the days before affordable carbide sizers) and rifle (222, 223,243,308) cases It is a bit sticky but works well - I've never had a lubed case stick in a die - and no dermatitis. About 10% of the tub has been used so far... I'll leave it in my will for the next generation(s). I am of the opinion that it doesn't matter what you use (of the conventional lubes) as long as you do use it and you clean it off thoroughly afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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