Ive noticed on this forum and others as well there are reports and opinions on Imperial sizing wax that range from-"better than sliced bread"--to---wouldnt use it on a barn door. My question is whether there are "batches" of the lube that are better than others --or what? Ive only purchased one tin of the stuff several years ago and Id class it as something Id use if theres nothing else around. Others use it to lube case necks for neck turning. I couldnt do that even on a carbide mandrel. Are there that radical batch differences?
Imperial sizing wax? good or not?
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jds holler
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I've never heard anyone say that they wouldn't use it on a barn door. ;D jd
Dusty Stevens
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Ive never heard a negative report period.
I guess I should add some detail. On full length sizing one of the WSM line of cases seems to have the greatest resistance to sizing. Of all the lubes I have RCBS water base and STP take the least amount of effort to size add extract a case. This takes about 20-30# effort.Lanolin is next easy, followed by Lee's wax and Mink Oil. These require about 25-35# force. I have on a few occasions tried Imperial and had to stop before the case fully entered the die. When they did size the effort to extract the case was excessive, perhaps 50-60# lift force. Does or has anyone else seen this difficulty.?
centershot
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I have had several stuck cases using Imperial. I like the RCBS stuff better.
NorCalMikie
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Brake Parts/ Carb & Choke cleaner on a Q Tip will take care of the lube inside the neck. Spray some on a rag to do the outsides of the case.
Tumbler with corn cobb works but there's always the chance of some lube left inside the necks. All of my brass gets tumbled after resizing.
A little special attention to the insides of the neck, just to be sure. No powder sticking when I seat my bullets. And, IMHO, Imperial Sizing Wax in THE BEST! Spray lube is bad Ju ju! Tried them all but always go back to Imperial. Don't mess with a good thing. 8)
Tumbler with corn cobb works but there's always the chance of some lube left inside the necks. All of my brass gets tumbled after resizing.
A little special attention to the insides of the neck, just to be sure. No powder sticking when I seat my bullets. And, IMHO, Imperial Sizing Wax in THE BEST! Spray lube is bad Ju ju! Tried them all but always go back to Imperial. Don't mess with a good thing. 8)
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I use it and have no problem with it. One tin will last years. I also tumble in corn to remove it.
I use Imperial when I have only a few cases to load, other wise I use ONE SHOT.
Dusty Stevens
Shiner
Dont get it on the neck only the body
With Imperial, I find that less is more. The better your sizing die is, the better the lube will work for you. For neck turning I use TapMatic tapping fluid, it's very thin and smooth. Even lighter than sewing machine oil. When I'm done turning or sizing, I just put the brass on a towel on the floor and give it about 5-6 second blast of Brake Kleen. I then grab the 4 corners, stand up an alternate my arms in a see-saw like motion. All the brass comes out clean, cool to the touch and dry. Just an FYI, I bought a quart can of TapMatic back in the late 70's and it's still over half full.
I hope this helps,
Lloyd
I hope this helps,
Lloyd
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