Downsides to using Ballistol for lubing brass?

[piie]

Which way is it?

Several of you have recommended putting the lube in a ziploc bag, adding the cases and agitating them to get them fully coated. I can't begin to count the posts I've seen, cautioning about getting lube on the neck and shoulders. Seems to me that the bag-o-lube approach would do just that.

So, what am I missing?

I am a believer in Imperial wax but I have also diluted pure lanolin in 99% iso, then worked it into an RCBS rolling pad. A quick roll across the pad get the cases coated and to a certain degree, quite consistently. The challenge comes in not bearing down on them so hard that they sink down into the pad to where the necks and shoulders also get coated. This method vs Imperial fingers depends upon how many cases I intend to size.

Hope I'm not throwing racks at the hornet's nest.

Hoot

The lanolin lube is meant to be sprayd on then left to dry- doesnt matter if it gets on neck or shoulders since its so thin

 

[uncle fester]

Why? Lanolin lube can be made at home for volume cartridges like 223 and case wax is perfect for lower volume rounds.

 

[Webster]

I have tried many lubes for brass. Imperial wax which is obviously a good choice. Just takes me to much time lubing one by one. Maybe when I’m retired. Tried Hornady one shot. Never seems to lube evenly. I saw the forum boss recommend Ballistol. Tried it. Worked fantastic. Is there any downside to using Ballistol?

Thanks

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