kerreckt
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Imperial works for me. I apply as needed, with my fingers, so all brass ends up with some on it. Works out pretty well. I don't have to do anything except get it on my fingertips. Goes a long way.
^^^ that and ill add cost as a reasoning to choice. As good as some are they can get expensive if you load a lot.I doubt there's a definitve answer to your question because the factors that make one lube or another "the best" (i.e. effecitveness, ease of application, ease of removal, etc.) are going to vary from one person to the next.
I suggest you read up on them and then buy a couple and experiment.
Personally, I use Lee or Hornady Unique.
And, if residue in your dies gets frozen it can lead to a stuck or deformed case. Like what happened to me yesterday. Use the wax lubes above 40 degrees and no problems...When I first started loading years ago, I couldn't find Imperial Sizing Wax at the store, so I picked up some Hornady Unique.
I have been using it ever since.
Today's Helpful Hint:
Do not keep it in the garage and let it freeze.
It ends up kinda "curdled" even after it warms up and you try mixing it up again.
For users of Imperial or Unique: Do those "waxy" lubes increase the frequency that dies should be cleaned?