I've used Imperial sizing wax from the beginning, bout 7 or 8 years ago. I've read its praises here on this forum, and I agree, it works well. By works well, I mean, I put it on, size cases, none stick, and a can lasts forever. I like simple stuff, and one of the key things I like about it, is that I can wipe the excess off with a rag instead of using some sort of solvent or tumbling after sizing. I also like being able to wipe it on, slow, but simple.
Well, I got all energetic one day at Academy and bought a can of Hornady one shot case lube. It set a few months and I figured i'd give it a try. Sprayed some cases from all 4 sides and let it set a few minutes then sized. I didnt clean my die out as instructed. Well, I noticed that the cases sized much easier than with the imperial sizing wax. I can wipe the excess One Shot off, which is a plus. The down side is, that it stinks, aint cheap by comparison, and aint simple either.
I've used imperial in the "a little dab is all you need" amount, and in the I slather it all over amount, finding that a little more makes it easier. However, the One shot made sizing almost effortlessly by comparison. Im sure that part of it is that I get some of the lube in the case mouths. I use graphite on the case mouths with the imperial sizing wax, but its no comparison.
So I got to thinking about it, am I doing something wrong with the Imperial? Or is the One Shot really that much easier?
Anyone have a suggestion for lube that I can wipe on and wipe off without solvent, but that makes sizing easier than the Imperial?
~Bazoo