Case lube

[old #7]

Whad do you guys use for case lube and what method do you use to remove it after sizing. I have been using RCBS case lube 2.

I tumble my brass before sizing. It seems like there is always a kernel of walnut shell that gets stuck in the flash hole if I tumble after sizing.
I only full length size my 223 AR-15 brass. I have tried agitating the brass in a warm soapy solution without much sucess. I still ended up wiping each case with a rag. When a fella is loading large quantities that gets old.

 

[340boy]

I use Imperial sizing die wax. I use it very sparingly.
I tumble my cases afterwards in corn? media treated with Franklin brass cleaner. Seems to work well.

 

[clearwater]

The lee lube seems to come off easier with soap and hot water than
the emperial or rcbs.

Neck size if you can with a touch of graphite inside the case neck
as the only lube otherwise.

 

[Ol` Joe]

The Lee lube is water soluble, I use Imperial though. Tumbling for 10 minutes after sizeing takes care of the lube left on the cases. I also use a Lee hand priming tool and it is easy when inspecting/repriming my cases to spot a cas with a piece of grit left in the flash hole. (we all do inspect our brass, right?) I poke it out with a paperclip.

 

[Eastie]

I currently use rcbs, but I've seen the redding imperial sizing wax and was wondering what is the best way to apply it? When it comes to wax a little goes a long way, but it's often difficult with wax to tell how much has been applied - if any.

 

[FOTIS]

Imperial sizing wax!

 

[Guest]

I use the RCBS lube pad method, and tumble afterwards for brass I am full length sizing. I used to use a universal deprime die to get the corn cob out of the flash hole, but I recently found a little tool from Lyman that I now use when getting brass out of the sifter. It is a little tool that mounts to their standard handle, which basically looks like a universal deprime center rod, with a replaceable decap pin in the screw down tip. This makes it easy to get the corncob out, and then the brass is ready to prime right out of the sifter. I got mine at Sportsman's Warehouse in Chattanooga, TN, but I bet any Lyman dealer can get it. I can't, however, locate it on the Lyman website right now. Maybe it is new, or maybe they don't make it anymore. But the store I bought mine at opened about 3 months ago, so I doubt it is old stock. Worth looking for. I will see when I get home whether I kept the package and if I can find a stock number from Lyman. Wouldn't really be hard to make one, though. Just get a universal decap spindle and thread the end for an accessory handle you already have. Works great for me.

 

[REDGREEN]

I use the rcbs spray and wouldn't change for all the tea in china. The lube pad is too messy for my liking.

 

[R Flowers]

For really easy to size stuff like my .223 Remington or 7BR, I use Hornady One Shot spray lube. It is easy to apply, will not harm the powder or primer, and easy to remove.

I usually try the Hornady product on larger cases and if they size easily, well, ok. If I feel any resistance in the die I switch to Imperial sizing wax. This is a truly wonderfull product. You can size ANYTHING with that stuff. I just apply it with my fingers. You will get a feel for how much is enough. It is easy to wipe off with an old towel or I sometimes go ahead and tumble the brass if it is dirty.

 

[Ol` Joe]

I currently use rcbs, but I've seen the redding imperial sizing wax and was wondering what is the best way to apply it? When it comes to wax a little goes a long way, but it's often difficult with wax to tell how much has been applied - if any

I lightly rub my fingers on the lube and then simply handling the cases with a slight "rolling" will apply enough to size with. I don`t know if it is the "proper" way but it works for me.

 

[old #7]

the wax is not removed after sizing?

 

[Ol` Joe]

quote]the wax is not removed after sizing?[/quote]

10 minutes in the tumbler. If it is only a few cases I wipe them with a paper towel.