scouser Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 Having a bit of a problem full sizing my .223 cases, what do you use to lube your cases, to stop them jamming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) Are you neck sizing or full length? Neck sizing I use graphite powder, but full size (on the odd occasion that I do) I use Lyman lube and roll pad. Seemed like a waste buying a stuck case removal kit when I haven’t used it.....LOL Just read it again and says full sizing.... sorry didn’t pick up on that on first reading. Light spreading of Lyman case lube on a RCBS pad and roll the case one full rotation. No more as not needed and no less or they can stick. Does that help? Edited August 4, 2018 by The Burpster Checked and wrong make typed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 Remembering I went onto Lyman as you can spray a nice even layer on the pad, I used (and still have ) RCBS lube but struggled to get a nice even layer on the pad.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouser Posted August 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Thanks for the reply, had a go at the D.I.Y. case lube off y/tube, but couldn’t get it to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) Have used many different ones from Lee to Lyman, pads and sprays but have settled on Redding Die Wax. Comes in a small tin and I use an earbud to do all the mouths of cases and then fingers for the external case depending on neck or full length sizing. Just as in all lube, clean out your ‘Dies’ regularly edit: too early in the morning Edited August 5, 2018 by Jaymo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicehorn Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Jaymo said: Have used many different ones from Lee to Lyman, pads and sprays but have settled on Redding Die Wax. Comes in a small tin and I use an earbud to do all the mouths of cases and then fingers for the external case depending on neck or full length sizing. Just as in all lube, clean out your ‘Dies’ regularly edit: too early in the morning +1 For the Imperial sizing wax. Can never understand why reloaders involve themselves in these sticky rolling pads (biggest cause of stuck cases and case shoulder dents) and 'boil in the bag' sprays before having to tumble/ultrasonic clean the glue off them. I don't know any reloaders that have used Imperial wax then moved onto something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) It rather depends how many cases you are sizing at a time. I often do hundreds at a time when (if?) I get motivated so I use RCBS and a pad. Its just about the world's most tedious job so I like to blitz it Edited August 5, 2018 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) I find it just a quick as other methods , case in press- other hand ear bud and finger lube- original hand on press and voila ... Other day it was 288 .243- sized , then then tumbled followed by sizing and priming ( did that at 02.45 as my eldest woke me and just couldn’t get back to sleep) Yet to get around to powder n ‘topping out’ ? Edited August 5, 2018 by Jaymo Remembered the quantity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 2 hours ago, dicehorn said: +1 For the Imperial sizing wax. Can never understand why reloaders involve themselves in these sticky rolling pads (biggest cause of stuck cases and case shoulder dents) and 'boil in the bag' sprays before having to tumble/ultrasonic clean the glue off them. I don't know any reloaders that have used Imperial wax then moved onto something else. +1. If you get a stuck case using sizing wax you've probably put the wrong die in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 Always use the Lee alox stuff and never had a problem. Just use a small sponge that I run under the tap and then ring out leaving it damp. Add a squidge of alox and rub it around leaving the sponge lightly covered and then just roll the cases in it. As it's water based it isn't a problem with primers , but I do make sure the dies are cleaned after use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Graham M said: Always use the Lee alox stuff and never had a problem. Just use a small sponge that I run under the tap and then ring out leaving it damp. Add a squidge of alox and rub it around leaving the sponge lightly covered and then just roll the cases in it. As it's water based it isn't a problem with primers , but I do make sure the dies are cleaned after use. Are you sure you are talking about alox? that's bullet lube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy1950 Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 I have used all sorts and come back to the Lee lube. If I am particularly lazy I just let the cases dry and reload after sizing. I use the product neat even though it`s water soluble, just roll the case in my fingers, with a bit of wax on them and a dab in the neck, jobs a good un. don`t get any shoulder dimples or stuck cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Graham M said: Always use the Lee alox stuff and never had a problem. Just use a small sponge that I run under the tap and then ring out leaving it damp. Add a squidge of alox and rub it around leaving the sponge lightly covered and then just roll the cases in it. As it's water based it isn't a problem with primers , but I do make sure the dies are cleaned after use. Think you mean this; not this.... Edited August 6, 2018 by moor man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 That's the stuff. Thought it had alox on it but obliviously got it muxed ip. I'm getting old so I'm allowed.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Graham M said: That's the stuff. Thought it had alox on it but obliviously got it muxed ip. I'm getting old so I'm allowed.? As long as you don’t get that and your tube of haemorrhoid cream muddled up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 I use Lymann (spray). One can will last you ages,but don't scrimp on it and make sure to use enough. The Lee stuff is OK but really messy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cervusman Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 I have a few different lube that all work, if you want some Lee lube I will post you a tube for a donation to H4H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Jaymo said: As long as you don’t get that and your tube of haemorrhoid cream muddled up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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