Imperial Sizing Wax.. Anyone else using it?

pdgraham · 10-04-2005, 06:15 PM

I'm had the same small can of Imperial Sizing Wax for 6 years... looks like I just used about 1/4 of it.. At the rate I'm using it I'll have it for 18 more years

I would imagine I've used it on 2500+ rounds of 30-06, 308 and 44-40..

This stuff lasts forever..

Anyone else here using this stuff..??.. it's awesome...

Any world records for how long a little can of this lasts?

trooperdan · 10-04-2005, 06:54 PM

Darn it! Now you've told everyone how good this stuff is and they'll all want some! I use it and love it, usually just dab it on with my fingers... "A little dab w'l do ya.."

Willbird · 10-04-2005, 06:58 PM

What I'm wondering is if it is just anhydrous lanolin ?? BTW I love it too

Bill

Shepherd2 · 10-04-2005, 08:43 PM

My can is probably 9 or 10 years old and I've used about 1/3 of it. I think it may have some lanolin in it. I haven't used anything else since I first started using it. It's the best.

bascom32423 · 10-04-2005, 09:15 PM

It's the best thing since sliced bread! Haven't used anything else since I discovered it. Easy to apply and, better yet, easier to remove.

Henry

Buckshot · 10-04-2005, 11:17 PM

...........I use it, but mostly an RCBS case lube pad. However, for heavy duty re-sizing where the regular stuff fails miserably, the Imperial stuff makes it possible.

.............Buckshot

Rick N Bama · 10-05-2005, 02:47 AM

I've had a can for about 2 years now and it's about 3/4 gone. Am I using too much? I use it for case forming and when I just have a few cases to FL size, "a few" being ~20 or less.

Rick

STP · 10-05-2005, 03:49 AM

I had been using Ray`s Gun Wax for years for resizing duties and thought it was adequate. This summer I had my local gunshop order a tin of the Imperial wax, Imperial Dry Neck Lube, Redding Type S-Bushing Neck Sizing die, .330 bushing, and Body die for 30-06 this year direct from Redding.
The die wax is amazing...a noticeable difference!

felix · 10-05-2005, 08:44 AM

A mixture of anhydrous lanolin and mineral oil (baby oil) can be customized percentage wise to handle any sizing job, including swaging jacketed boolits. There are polymers around that can be used instead, but I don't know if these polymers can improve on the "ideal" stuff, except for maybe on cleanup duties. ... felix

utk · 10-05-2005, 10:30 AM

I have a recipe with anhydrous lanolin and castor oil...

454PB · 10-05-2005, 10:52 AM

I use ISDW, but found out that mink oil boot water proofing works just as well. I have a four ounce jar that cost less than $2. The brand name is "Smiling Mink". I used to use it to size .308 brass down to 22/250.This stuff also works as a cast bullet lube when mixed with beeswax.

felix · 10-05-2005, 11:39 AM

Anything that has high viscosity will work. Otter oil should work quite well also, but I have never seen that. We are talking natural "hair" oils here. ... felix

mick27 · 10-06-2005, 07:06 AM

hey guys,

believe it or not, i just bought my 1st tin since 1984, a friend told me about way back then. i ordered a tin from LeClear Ind., i believe the orgininal company, and have never looked back. GREAT stuff!! resizing, reforming, no job too big!! I have a little left,but was afraid they might discountinue it, so i bought another, hope it's as good. This should last another 20+ years, maybe i'll buy one more (Midway has it), for a life time supply with enough left over to will to my grandkids..
use it sparingly,
mick27

Frank46 · 10-07-2005, 01:20 AM

pdgraham, i bought two tins almost 5 years ago cause I always seem to misplace one.
Have used it exclusively ever since. My old rcbs case lube pads and one remaining bottle of case lube are gathering dust. What i lkie about is that its easy to apply and remove. I use a q-tip when done to clean the dies. Remember Mr. Miyagi telling Daniel
"wax on, wax off. Frank

Scrounger · 10-07-2005, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank46

pdgraham, i bought two tins almost 5 years ago cause I always seem to misplace one.
Have used it exclusively ever since. My old rcbs case lube pads and one remaining bottle of case lube are gathering dust. What i lkie about is that its easy to apply and remove. I use a q-tip when done to clean the dies. Remember Mr. Miyagi telling Daniel
"wax on, wax off. Frank

Karate Kid??

wmitty · 10-11-2005, 10:50 AM

I tried to buy two cans at one time from the old gunsmith I hung around as a kid in the late sixties, he got mad and told me I only needed one can (he didn't want to haf'ta re-order). He was right; I've still got about 1/5 th of that origional can left- started using Lee's collet dies about 15 years ago and that cut usage way down. BTW, I never tried any other case lube - never saw the need.

Swagerman · 10-16-2005, 08:32 AM

How about using it for swaging lead cast bullets...will it work for that?

Swagerman

Ken O · 10-16-2005, 08:02 PM

The stuff is great! I touch my finger and thumb to the wax, and just picking up the cartrige and putting it in the press is enought to lube it. I touch the wax about every five rounds or so. I have all the other stuff on my shelf (RCBS lube pad, Hornady one shot, Dillon spray, etc. I've lubed about 3000 cases off this tin, and hardly a dent in it. I wonder how they stay in business, a tin would last for years.

Shepherd2 · 10-17-2005, 06:14 AM

A can lasts so long that I don't think it has ever been a big money maker for the makers. My old can is from the original maker (I think) E Z Way Systems in Newark, Ohio. I believe it's been sold at least twice since then. Let's just be thankful that someone keeps producing this great stuff. I may buy another can and put it away just so I'll be assured of having a lifetime supply.

Thirties · 10-25-2005, 02:07 PM

"Anyone else here using this stuff..??.. it's awesome..."

Yes, you got that right.

10-04-2005, 06:15 PM	#1
pdgraham Boolit Man Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 102	Imperial Sizing Wax.. Anyone else using it? I'm had the same small can of Imperial Sizing Wax for 6 years... looks like I just used about 1/4 of it.. At the rate I'm using it I'll have it for 18 more years I would imagine I've used it on 2500+ rounds of 30-06, 308 and 44-40.. This stuff lasts forever.. Anyone else here using this stuff..??.. it's awesome... Any world records for how long a little can of this lasts? __________________

10-04-2005, 06:54 PM	#2
trooperdan Boolit Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aberdeen NC Posts: 838	Darn it! Now you've told everyone how good this stuff is and they'll all want some! I use it and love it, usually just dab it on with my fingers... "A little dab w'l do ya.." __________________ Dan in NC Call me TD, Back home from Iraq

10-04-2005, 06:58 PM	#3
Willbird I'm A Honcho! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW Ohio, almost as N and W as you can be :-) Posts: 1,842	What I'm wondering is if it is just anhydrous lanolin ?? BTW I love it too Bill __________________ Both ends WHAT a player

10-04-2005, 08:43 PM	#4
Shepherd2 Boolit Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SE Ohio Posts: 490	My can is probably 9 or 10 years old and I've used about 1/3 of it. I think it may have some lanolin in it. I haven't used anything else since I first started using it. It's the best. __________________ Chuck

10-04-2005, 11:17 PM	#6
Buckshot Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: So. California Posts: 8,261	...........I use it, but mostly an RCBS case lube pad. However, for heavy duty re-sizing where the regular stuff fails miserably, the Imperial stuff makes it possible. .............Buckshot __________________ Father Grand Caster watches over you my brother. Go now and pour yourself a hot one. May the Sacred Silver Stream be with you always Proud former Shooters.Com Cast Bullet alumnus and plank owner

10-04-2005, 09:15 PM	#5
bascom32423 Boolit Buddy Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 51	It's the best thing since sliced bread! Haven't used anything else since I discovered it. Easy to apply and, better yet, easier to remove. Henry

10-05-2005, 02:47 AM	#7
Rick N Bama Boolit Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: N. Alabama Posts: 581	I've had a can for about 2 years now and it's about 3/4 gone. Am I using too much? I use it for case forming and when I just have a few cases to FL size, "a few" being ~20 or less. Rick

10-05-2005, 03:49 AM	#8
STP Boolit Man Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finger Lakes of New York Posts: 148	Imperial die wax I had been using Ray`s Gun Wax for years for resizing duties and thought it was adequate. This summer I had my local gunshop order a tin of the Imperial wax, Imperial Dry Neck Lube, Redding Type S-Bushing Neck Sizing die, .330 bushing, and Body die for 30-06 this year direct from Redding. The die wax is amazing...a noticeable difference! __________________ "I know what your thinking, did he fire six shots, or only five..."

10-05-2005, 08:44 AM	#9
felix Boolit Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: fort smith ar Posts: 7,002	A mixture of anhydrous lanolin and mineral oil (baby oil) can be customized percentage wise to handle any sizing job, including swaging jacketed boolits. There are polymers around that can be used instead, but I don't know if these polymers can improve on the "ideal" stuff, except for maybe on cleanup duties. ... felix __________________ felix

10-05-2005, 10:30 AM	#10
utk Boolit Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 350	I have a recipe with anhydrous lanolin and castor oil...

10-05-2005, 10:52 AM	#11
454PB Boolit Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Helena, Mt. Posts: 3,522	I use ISDW, but found out that mink oil boot water proofing works just as well. I have a four ounce jar that cost less than $2. The brand name is "Smiling Mink". I used to use it to size .308 brass down to 22/250.This stuff also works as a cast bullet lube when mixed with beeswax.

10-05-2005, 11:39 AM	#12
felix Boolit Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: fort smith ar Posts: 7,002	Anything that has high viscosity will work. Otter oil should work quite well also, but I have never seen that. We are talking natural "hair" oils here. ... felix __________________ felix

10-06-2005, 07:06 AM	#13
mick27 Boolit Bub Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: titusville,nj Posts: 40	imperial sizing wax hey guys, believe it or not, i just bought my 1st tin since 1984, a friend told me about way back then. i ordered a tin from LeClear Ind., i believe the orgininal company, and have never looked back. GREAT stuff!! resizing, reforming, no job too big!! I have a little left,but was afraid they might discountinue it, so i bought another, hope it's as good. This should last another 20+ years, maybe i'll buy one more (Midway has it), for a life time supply with enough left over to will to my grandkids.. use it sparingly, mick27

10-07-2005, 01:20 AM	#14
Frank46 Boolit Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,544	pdgraham, i bought two tins almost 5 years ago cause I always seem to misplace one. Have used it exclusively ever since. My old rcbs case lube pads and one remaining bottle of case lube are gathering dust. What i lkie about is that its easy to apply and remove. I use a q-tip when done to clean the dies. Remember Mr. Miyagi telling Daniel "wax on, wax off. Frank

10-11-2005, 10:50 AM	#16
wmitty Boolit Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: sulphur springs, Tx Posts: 136	isdw: length of use I tried to buy two cans at one time from the old gunsmith I hung around as a kid in the late sixties, he got mad and told me I only needed one can (he didn't want to haf'ta re-order). He was right; I've still got about 1/5 th of that origional can left- started using Lee's collet dies about 15 years ago and that cut usage way down. BTW, I never tried any other case lube - never saw the need.

10-16-2005, 08:32 AM	#17
Swagerman Boolit Master At Heavens Range 2008 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,292	How about using it for swaging lead cast bullets...will it work for that? Swagerman

10-16-2005, 08:02 PM	#18
Ken O Boolit Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Lower Mich Posts: 399	The stuff is great! I touch my finger and thumb to the wax, and just picking up the cartrige and putting it in the press is enought to lube it. I touch the wax about every five rounds or so. I have all the other stuff on my shelf (RCBS lube pad, Hornady one shot, Dillon spray, etc. I've lubed about 3000 cases off this tin, and hardly a dent in it. I wonder how they stay in business, a tin would last for years.

10-17-2005, 06:14 AM	#19
Shepherd2 Boolit Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SE Ohio Posts: 490	A can lasts so long that I don't think it has ever been a big money maker for the makers. My old can is from the original maker (I think) E Z Way Systems in Newark, Ohio. I believe it's been sold at least twice since then. Let's just be thankful that someone keeps producing this great stuff. I may buy another can and put it away just so I'll be assured of having a lifetime supply. __________________ Chuck

10-25-2005, 02:07 PM	#20
Thirties Boolit Mold Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Deep in Red Sox Nation Posts: 1	"Anyone else here using this stuff..??.. it's awesome..." Yes, you got that right.