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Wax, spary or gel case lube for sizing

Fredrickeder

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So I use the rcbs reloading lube gel and have used the hornady one shot. But was looking around and saw wax. Just wanted to see if anyone used it and and if it's better then the other stuff I have use? Easy of use, no damage/ dents in brass and which one is best in your opinion? Have just a single stage press so time isn't one of my factors.
 
I roll my cases on a paper towel with 1 shot of break free clp on it. A little goes a LONG ways.
 
I roll my cases on a paper towel with 1 shot of break free clp on it. A little goes a LONG ways.
I thought about using clp just haven't yet i like one shot cause it's easy to use but even if I tried for a light coat I would end up with dents in the neck
 
A can of sizing wax will basically last a lifetime.

I have a tub of Hornady Unique that's like 15 years old. I'm not sure I've used 1/3 of it

I also use on bulk processing some lanolin mixed with Ehtyl alcohol. Spray in a bag full of cases and let the alcohol evaporate. Right or wrong, I wet trumble after case prep because lanolin can be sticky
 
I just use one shot now. I have a cardboard box I put all the cases into and spray them liberally. Then shake the box around to coat everything and let it sit till dry. Have had no issues with stuck or dented cases. Probably done over a 1000 that way. I will wash them in boiling soapy water, dry, and tumble them after resizing.

The RCBS lube and pad I had issues with trying to leave too much in a case. Had all kinds of issues with it.
 
I use Imperial when nothing else works. I use it especially for converting cases, 6.5 Creedmoor to 22-250 etc. I tried the lanolin alcohol formula and thought it just too messy. I use One Shot as a quick lube when I know the cases will be an easy resize. I put a bunch of cases in a qt. plastic sandwich bag and give them a light spray.
 
Imperial sizing wax for me. I don’t do any high volume loading at this point, but I’ve never stuck a case with Imperial sizing wax.
 
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