Easier way to clean lube from swaged bullets?

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opencountry
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Easier way to clean lube from swaged bullets?

Post by opencountry »

I’m looking for an easier way to clean Imperial sizing wax from swaged paper-patch bullets. I’ve been thinking of running them through my ultrasonic cleaner with Simple Green/water mix, then rinsing/drying, although I’m a little reluctant in doing that for fear that the vibration might nick/dent the fine edge of the bullets base. Any advice would be appreciated.
Is there any other sizing lube that might be better than Imperial, and easier/quicker to remove?
Robert
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Kenny Wasserburger
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Re: Easier way to clean lube from swaged bullets?

Post by Kenny Wasserburger »

Roll on a pad of paper towels moisten with rubbing alcohol.

That’s what I do.

KW
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Re: Easier way to clean lube from swaged bullets?

Post by opencountry »

Kenny Wasserburger wrote: Sun Sep 26, 2021 5:13 pm Roll on a pad of paper towels moisten with rubbing alcohol.

That’s what I do.

KW
The KISS method to me - keep it simple, stupid. Duh.

Thanks Kenny,
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Re: Easier way to clean lube from swaged bullets?

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Always glad to help, and teach.

KW
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Re: Easier way to clean lube from swaged bullets?

Post by Tomklinger »

Boil them in water….
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