Imperial Sizing Wax and Unique

[Luv2Hunt]

I really like using the Unique. A little goes a LONG way. I tried the spray lubes (one-shot) with less than satisfactory results. The theory seemed good but didn't work so well for me. Maybe I needed to change the way I used it, but I'm not in the mood to change the way I do things at this point in my life when the unique has done such a good job.

 

[Wondermutt]

I found both of these locally today. If you have not used Imperial, you are missing out. I ran 200 .223's through the single stage today with this. Never a jammed, dented or stuck case. So, now the dilemma. What to do with the RCBS pad that I have came so accustom to?

Answer: I took a small chunk of Imperial, and heated it up like you would shoe polish for your duty boots. Spread it over the pad, and its like peanut butter and jelly.

The verdict is out on the Unique for me.

 

[jimbo88mm]

I also use it with an RCBS pad. I uploaded a video to youtube showing how I use it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CLqO2GYZLs&feature=plcp

 

[FOTIS]

Cool video!

 

[6mm Remington]

One question. Is the Imperial Sizing wax a product that will not impeded or prevent clean powder burn if some ends up in the case after sizing? As it is a wax I would not anticipate that it would, but I thought I would ask you guys who have used it for years. Will it contaminate a primer? They say that the One Shot will not, and that is one reason I started using that product.

I am assuming that at some point in the resizing operation you guys use a case mouth brush and clean the inside of the case mouth prior to putting any of the sizing wax on the case and dipping the neck in some dry media to make the expander ball pass through more easily. Would that be correct?

I think I'm going to have to try this. I've been happy with One Shot but I'm always looking for a better way to skin a cat.

David

 

[FOTIS]

I have been using it for years. I never had a load that was contaminated by it.

I do wipe down cases and necks with a cloth before loading the brass.

 

[6mm Remington]

I have been using it for years. I never had a load that was contaminated by it.

I do wipe down cases and necks with a cloth before loading the brass.

Thanks Fotis.

 

[FOTIS]

My pleasure sir.

 

[DrMike]

One question. Is the Imperial Sizing wax a product that will not impeded or prevent clean powder burn if some ends up in the case after sizing? As it is a wax I would not anticipate that it would, but I thought I would ask you guys who have used it for years. Will it contaminate a primer? They say that the One Shot will not, and that is one reason I started using that product.

I am assuming that at some point in the resizing operation you guys use a case mouth brush and clean the inside of the case mouth prior to putting any of the sizing wax on the case and dipping the neck in some dry media to make the expander ball pass through more easily. Would that be correct?

I think I'm going to have to try this. I've been happy with One Shot but I'm always looking for a better way to skin a cat.

David

David,

Like Fotis, I've never had a problem with contamination. I only lube the bottom third or so of the case. Before applying the Imperial Sizing Wax with my fingers, I do run the case over a neck brush to free any adhering residue from the shot. There is enough lubricity with the small amount of Sizing Wax to ensure that cases don't get stuck. I use either the graphite neck application media or motor mica to lubricate the necks (either works fine).

 

[SJB358]

I do the same as Mike for the necks and like Fotis I wipe the cases down with a paper towel. I don't use anything but Imperial.

 

[Sawfish]

I have been using Mobil Synthetic Chassis Lube for case forming operations for quite a few years. Also works well on some of those hard to resize (long) cases like the 300 Weatherby and 375 H & H. It is a nice red color, does not smell, and you can buy a two lifetime supply for under ten bucks at your local auto parts store. Also works pretty well as an additive when making your own bullet lube.

 

[Jimbeaux82]

Based on all of the comments in this post, I recently resized about 1500 - 223 cases using Imperial and I was extremely pleased with the results. I doubt that I will use anything else in the future. I am also tumbling the brass after resizing to take off any residual wax.

thanks to all the contributors in this thread for the great advice and ideas!

 

[SJB358]

I have been using Mobil Synthetic Chassis Lube for case forming operations for quite a few years. Also works well on some of those hard to resize (long) cases like the 300 Weatherby and 375 H & H. It is a nice red color, does not smell, and you can buy a two lifetime supply for under ten bucks at your local auto parts store. Also works pretty well as an additive when making your own bullet lube.

Welcome aboard Sawfish. I have heard of others using Mobil 1 as a lube too.