Wax, spary or gel case lube for sizing

[Fredrickeder]

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.

 

[Mallardsx2]

I roll my cases on a paper towel with 1 shot of break free clp on it. A little goes a LONG ways.

 

[Fredrickeder]

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

 

[MThuntr]

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

 

[Addicting]

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.

 

[Redmt]

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.

 

[Salmonchaser]

Imperial sizing wax, never have a stuck case again.

 

[Jbotto]

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.

 

[Wind Gypsy]

I've only ever used one shot and never stuck a case or had issues with dented cases over thousands of sized cases. I have used wax when working the brass more to size wildcats but thats about it.

I saw someone say that there is some ingredient in one shot that is a neurotoxin. Might need to look into that more and switch to lanolin homebrew spray. I do know that I've got no patience for lubing cases individually.

 

[WapitiBob]

imperial sizing, buy on amazon

 

[Sheltowee]

Hornady One Shot spray for me. Resize a batch, then pour onto an old bath towel and wipe the residue off.

 

[Blacktailbc]

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.

This.
I put 40 or so in a gallon zip lock. Spray liberally with “One Shot”. Shake & roll around, spray till they are coated nicely. Resize.
Fast & Effective.

 

[cahunter805]

Imperial wax works great and last forever. I usually wipe the cases off after sizing with a rag and brake cleaner then tumble.

 

[Redmt]

I always pin tumble cases before sizing. I remove the primers, clean and dry then resize them. I figure I don't want to funky up my sizing dies and risk scuffing them up.

 

[rideold]

Alcohol and lanolin homebrew in a gallon ziplock for me. I'm not super experienced but it seems to work just fine and is affordable. The only time I've ever stuck a case was when I forgot to use it .

 

[Jbotto]

Imperial wax works great and last forever. I usually wipe the cases off after sizing with a rag and brake cleaner then tumble.

I toss mine back in a tumbler with clean media and a couple caps of mineral spirits. This media is separate from what I use to clean cases.

 

[Sheltowee]

I always pin tumble cases before sizing. I remove the primers, clean and dry then resize them. I figure I don't want to funky up my sizing dies and risk scuffing them up.

I have never understood cleaning *after* sizing. Seems like a good way to jam range grit into your reloading dies. I deprime using a decapping die, then run my brass through a few cycles of my Hornady sonic cleaner, dry (over the air vent during the winter, on a cookie sheet in direct sunlight during the summer), then lube, resize, etc. etc.