Imperial sizing wax?????

[sodbuster]

I have never used the stuff before,so I have a few questions. I just bullet seater sized some hornet cases to form .17 hornet with the Imperial and am very impressed. Now how do you guys lube the insides of your necks with the stuff so the expander doesn`t stretch your case? Also after all sizing is done how do you clean your cases to remove the wax?

Thanks for all the info,
sodbuster

[Chuck Miller]

I use a 17cal nylon bore brush screwed onto a RCBS handle, smear some on the bristles. Grab about 6-8 cases at once, neck up, and a couple of passes with the brush, doesn't take much. As for cleaning them, I don't. You may get a little bit of powder collecting on the inside of the neck but it's never had an affect on seating and it's not there after you shoot them.

[benjamin]

try alberta vo5 or lanolin works great forming 219 don wasp no dents or crush.

[RicN]

Alberta V05- huh, what a good idea; will wonders never stop?

[wblodgett]

I use the wax on the inside of the necks too (I apply it with a q-tip). I tumble my cases for 30 minutes or so once I've sized 'em to remove the wax.

I tried the old powdered graphite but it was rather messy.

Redding did add a new product to their line which should make the graphite a bit easier to apply if you want to go that route:

http://www.redding-reloading.com/pages/appmedia.html


-Bill

[rstreich]

I quit using the sizing wax altogether not too long ago. Lately, I only use Ballistol for FL sizing and forming, the NECO moly kit for neck sizing, and assembly lube for turning and expanding necks. I think I only have one die that still has the expander ball in it, but that one will likely be replaced by a Lee collet die in the future.

[Mntngoat]

Hornady's One shot spray lube works and is real easy to apply. But I still use Imperial for case forming.

ML

[Cranky Bugga]

I've gone back to using RCBS case lube 2 for all my case forming and resizing as it is water soluble and make clean up so easy. I also used Imperial wax but now use the RCBS product. For lubing the inside of case necks try the old pipe cleaners. The metal core makes them much more durable than Q tips and you can bend them double for more strength and lube carrying.
Shellite ( I think you guys call it White spirit- the stuff thats used in lightweight camping stoves) will remove Imperial wax
Cheers

[17 shooter]

I used Imperial Sizing Die wax for yers and its very good. About a year ago I started using Hornady One Shot and it is GREAT.......The only problem with Imperial Sizing Die Wax is getting it off the case after you have sized it. Sure it will come off, but it takes some wiping. Follow the directions on the Hornady One Shot and it is clean, simple and works every bit as good or better than the wax.

[TinMan]

I generally use Hornady One-Shot for regular full length sizing. Used to use Lee Lube for neck sizing, but switched to using powdered graphite and find it much easier and cleaner. Got an empty Skoal can from a guy who uses, filled it half full with No. 8 shot, then dumped in a healthy dose of dry powdered graphite obtained from the local Ace Hardware in a small squeeze bottle. Cap the Skoal can and shake it up. Hold cases mouth down and push them down into the graphite coated shot 3 or 4 times. Both the inside and outside of the neck are coated just right, no mess, no clean-up.