Wax on .22lr rounds

[rip3000gt]

Anyone know how to remove the wax from the outside of some .22lrs. I have about 2000 rounds of .22lr that have a waxy film on them. I've tried using them but they gum up everything I put them in even bolt action guns.

Any help would be nice

 

[crsides]

coleman fuel is suppose to dissolve wax. you need to come up with a way to dip them.


Charlie

 

[Maximumbob54]

I think that is actually bullet lube that went on way too thick if it is gumming up even in bolt actions. And I wouldn’t dip them as it is a risk to powder staying dry.

 

[E6type]

I recently tried to make the switch from bulk ammo, and bought two boxes of the 36 gr Mini Mags. I found that while I was loading up magazines, the wax on the rounds was coming off in my hands. It looked as if I had been rubbing two candles together. I noticed that I could twist slightly on the actual projectile and remove the wax "shell" intact. It kind of turned me away from using them again, although I know it is quality ammo.

 

[Dragon88]

Are you guys talking about the lube on the bullets? You know that's there for a reason right?

 

[E6type]

Yeah, I know it's there for a reason. I must admit that although my hands and the top of my mags looked like I've been chewing on white crayons, my weapon was still fairly clean after shooting 300 rounds.

 

[Brett248Vista]

Lubbed for your barrel's pleasure!

 

[MotoShot10R]

I had issues with the CCI because of this lube....way too thick. I had MANY more problems with the CCI compared to the Fed Bulk.

 

[Rustpot]

Winchester Super X that is in those same 100 round plastic boxes (but red) has much less wax/lube and performed the same for me. I think they're priced the same as well. It would be worth a look if you don't like bulk packed ammo and the CCI stuff is depositing too much lube in the action.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

you places the lube on it's bullet-do it now

 

[rip3000gt]

If the powder gets wet from something like Coleman fuel, can it be dryer out and the powder be ok? Of once it's wet it's done?

 

[adwjc]

Interesting that you bring this up regarding the 15-22.

I shoot bullseye in a couple of leagues and this topic is frequently discussed.

Most of us use the CCI Standard velocity, finding it reliable and consistant and economical, except for this excessive wax buildup problem.

Those of us using S&W 41s find that other than actually wiping off each round on a rag as the mags are loaded, it was found that dropping a drop of oil on the nose of the last round in your mag seems to prevent misfeeds & jams, but you still need to clean the chamber frequently to get the wax buildup out.

The magazines also get a lump of wax inside the front edge, about 1/4" down from the lip. You can depress the follower and scrape this out with a dry rod and continue shooting.

Those that use Rugers, find there is no tolerance for the wax, the mag front to back length seems to be less than an S&W mag, they lock up too often and invariably they find some other ammo.

 

[Hovnnes]

I'd use a well laundered cloth diaper (no lint) to wipe the excess off.

 

[corpulent]

you places the lube on it's bullet-do it now

Is this a Buffalo Bill reference?

 

[VooDuuChild]

Weird, I've never had issues with it gummin up the works. Is it on all Mini-Mags, both hollow and round point?

I do know that my hands got real dirty the one time I used Blazers as they're not copper-plated.

If the weather ever clears up here in Washington State, I'll push another 600 through and see what happens with mine.

Also, I wouldn't be messin with Coleman fuel (white gas) as that stuff is real dangerous due to it's EXTREMELY low flash point. If that lube really bothers ya, I'll take the rounds off yer hands for ya.

 

[FireManDan]

I had the same problem with the CCI tactical .22 bulk. The wax was gumming things up and they weren't feeding good at all! One evening while watching T.V. I used a soft rag and just kinda wiped 'em down a bit. They ran fine after that. Of course I'm not too excited about buying any more of the expensive CCI tactical.22 bulk anymore! The mini mags work flawlessly as usual though!

 

[Sid Nitzerglobin]

Weird, never had a problem at all w/ any CCI ammo in my rifle.

You can definitely tell when I've been shooting it come cleaning time from the wax in the chamber, but it's never caused a problem w/ function and I sometimes wind up put 1000+ rounds through it before cleaning.

 

[rhinoh]

I've not run into an excessive wax problem.
As for cleaning it off with solvent-
Many, many (39?) years ago I had a CoolWhip container I kept loose .22 rounds in. One day I decided it would be good to give them a heavy spray of WD40 to, I don't know, keep them lubed and not let them corrode. Young and none the wiser.

Scroll forward a few weeks and most of them were now duds. Apparently it penetrated into the powder and ruined it.

 

[skeeter7]

Could you possibly run them in a tumbler to clean the wax off? Just wondering...

 

[Maddmax]

coleman fuel is suppose to dissolve wax. you need to come up with a way to dip them.


Charlie

It will ruin the bullets. They will be too dry and the fluid would also get into the powder and ruin it too. NOT a good idea. Better to just wipe them off with a clean rag.