Redding Imperial Sizing Wax

The stuff works just fine for me. I also use Hornady Unique case lube that comes in a small tub - it's a bit cheaper. Both work great for me....
 
I used the Imperial Wax for several years and it was a great product, worked flawlessly. About 6 months ago I tried some of the Hornady Unique Sizing Lube in the white tub and I like it better. Only reason I like it better is its a little cheaper, I like them smell of it, and it seems to wipe off the brass a little easier.
 
No one calls me for help until they are convinced there is no other way. At that point when I get involved I have trouble making that stuff look good. I have one old gentleman that instructs me to leave my stuff at home, I can only guess there is something about 'a no name lube' he does not like but he has spent many years talking up Imperial wax, I have no clue why that stuff will not allow him to show off while I am there. He also used Dillon in a can and bottle, question: if one worked why is it necessary to have both.

so when he needs help I first determine if 'it' can be done before I make the trip.

F. Guffey
 
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Yep, another happy user here. As mentioned, a little goes a long way.

For straight-walled pistols cases, I use a little of Hornady One Shot which helps a lot even though folks say it is not necessary.

For rifle - Imperial all the way!
 
I used it for a long time until Ibswitched to lanolin/alcohol mix to speed up the process when doing large batches of brass. For small jobs its great stuff. Goes a LOOOONG way.
 
I have never had a case stick when using it, it washes off easily and and I am using the same tin I bought over 5 years ago. I put a dab on a paper towel before each sizing session, then just roll the case on the paper towel. Now I only do 50 - 100 cases at the most each week. If I was doing lots of several hundred AR cases I would find a alternative
 
I use Redding / Imperial wax for all my bottle neck cases. I dip the case neck slightly in the wax to get a little wax on the inside of the case neck, then I wipe it off against the rest of the neck and on the body. With Foster resizing die's I wax the first 4 cases and thereafter only every second case.
 
I also use the wax also RCBS Case lube. Most case lubes will work fine when used properly. You shouldn't have to force anything, when the ram is hard to raise , stop add a little more lube. Makes live easier & no stuck dies.
 
I use Imperial for case forming and certain sizing tasks. Works great.

For most low-volume bottleneck rifle sizing, I use Hornady Unique. (Easier, cheaper.)

For bulk stuff, I grab a lanolin-based spray lube.


Just remember:
If switching lubes or using a die for the first time, always thoroughly clean the die first.
Some lubes don't play nicely together, and may result in a stuck case.
 
always thoroughly clean the die first.
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I use a towel on a dowel. A few of my dies took years to get them where they are today, I like the finish and I like 100% contact. To get 100% contact the finish on the die must be filled. If I used a radical cleaner, after cleaning I would have to start over, so I use a towel; my favorite color for towels is white. There is nothing like knowing when I am finished, and then there is the embed ability of the towel.

F. Guffey
 
Yes, I use it for all my low volume Rifle loading. I got the Graphite neck lube at the same time and have been using them for a long time now.

For volume loading, I use Dillon Case Lubricant.

Never had a problem with either one of them.
 
Another question that has been asked hundreds of times.

Imperial Sizing Wax is all that I use for everything I reload for, including 22/250. It goes on easy and comes off easy, or you can leave it on. Just use VERY sparingly.
 
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