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NHCraigT
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How to remove a stuck case from a sizing die
There are two types of reloaders, those who’ve had a case stuck in a die, and those who haven’t yet. While the pistol reloaders may not experience it as much as the rifle guys, invaria…
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How to remove a stuck case from a sizing die
There are two types of reloaders, those who’ve had a case stuck in a die, and those who haven’t yet. While the pistol reloaders may not experience it as much as the rifle guys, invaria…
Love that you are responding, b/c I'm Craig also.
after trying to pound of out last night, I looked up a video on YouTube.
Detailed a gearpull method that will probably take me 10/15 min . Drill out the primer, tap, use a socket as a bushing, and a washer.... A bolt and a nut .... Voila!... Tomorrow's job.
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For those looking at Dillon’s lead times:
I went to setup .45 last night for the first time and realized that I forgot casefeed plates for 45 & 308 with my initial order. I placed the order, both sizes backordered, and it shipped out today.
So it is likely that Dillon’s website does not show live inventory for a lot of items bc I don’t think they produced two plates for me overnight. This is the second order of backorders that has shipped quickly.
I went to setup .45 last night for the first time and realized that I forgot casefeed plates for 45 & 308 with my initial order. I placed the order, both sizes backordered, and it shipped out today.
So it is likely that Dillon’s website does not show live inventory for a lot of items bc I don’t think they produced two plates for me overnight. This is the second order of backorders that has shipped quickly.
Dear God people. Buy Lee dies and stop the stuck case madness. Lol. There's a reason I have a bin full of .223 and .308 dies collecting dust and stuck cases are precisely why.
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What makes the lee die better?
Carbide.
Problem is some of their decapping pins suck
Problem is some of their decapping pins suck
allen-1
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My Dillon dies are all carbide.
Mudflap621
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i have no issues with my Dillon carbide either I’ve got Redding dies for rifle stuff and the case I stuck few weeks ago I was asking for it.. I tried sizing the same case 3 times setting my shoulder bump. 
I think his point was that Lee’s carbide dies are slightly le$$ than Dillon’s
Yes but they'll replace them free for you if they bend/break
The Lee is better because when you get a case stuck, you just remove the gland nut and hit the pin with a hammer and the case comes out. It take me less than 60sec to remove any stuck case.
In about 50,000 prepped cases on my current die I've broken 3 decapping pins and all were because I was being retarded and hit berdan bases. So that's not the dies fault its because I don't sort brass for training ammo.
In about 50,000 prepped cases on my current die I've broken 3 decapping pins and all were because I was being retarded and hit berdan bases. So that's not the dies fault its because I don't sort brass for training ammo.
Just did a quick 100 to top off another can of ammo. Took me 13min to load the 100rds (powder and seat). Took me 5min to put all 100 on strippers.
Can is 50cal surplus and has 1200rds. Every can gets a spoon for loading mags in case you ever needed to just grab a can and run.
Can is marked on outside with silver metallic and black sharpie on all 4 sides and top. This let's you read the can label quickly in any lighting condition no matter how/where it is stacked. I found this is particularly helpful when doing training classes or night shoots.
Here's example of viewing angle where one is hard to read and the other is obvious. This is a very simple thing that seems extraneous that just makes life easier when you tend to lug multiple cans to ranges or events. In bright sunlight the black is great. In low light the silver really pops.
Can is 50cal surplus and has 1200rds. Every can gets a spoon for loading mags in case you ever needed to just grab a can and run.
Can is marked on outside with silver metallic and black sharpie on all 4 sides and top. This let's you read the can label quickly in any lighting condition no matter how/where it is stacked. I found this is particularly helpful when doing training classes or night shoots.
Here's example of viewing angle where one is hard to read and the other is obvious. This is a very simple thing that seems extraneous that just makes life easier when you tend to lug multiple cans to ranges or events. In bright sunlight the black is great. In low light the silver really pops.
I think we found the problem, there is no 308 LC brass! Must be some chinese knock-off. AFAIK, LC comes in 7.62x51
Are the little smiley emoticons not a tipoff that I'm messing with you?
Sorry, in an argument with a buddy because he thinks auctions without reserves are stupid. I said that control is not a necessary condition for getting the highest price for your item.
Your a bit beyond red neck you would 3D print the country spread pail!
Stuck cases in dies are from 2 things
Not enough lube or dirty brass.
lee dies are easier to deal with for stuck cases but its not hard to Drill and tap and use the puller.
Eventually you learn to make sure your cases are lubed or you learn to feel the resistance and stop when it does not feel right.
If your running a automated press , well you should make sure your brass is lubed. I used the RCBS lube die for a while . It works but its a pita to fill:
I have a new lube to try I will post my results
Not enough lube or dirty brass.
lee dies are easier to deal with for stuck cases but its not hard to Drill and tap and use the puller.
Eventually you learn to make sure your cases are lubed or you learn to feel the resistance and stop when it does not feel right.
If your running a automated press , well you should make sure your brass is lubed. I used the RCBS lube die for a while . It works but its a pita to fill:
I have a new lube to try I will post my results
Some freedom capsules that didn't make the cut. The two on right cracked when seating. You can feel it happen and sometimes hear a tiny click. The one on left I didn't notice until I was inspecting before putting it in the can.
Having the rounds on strippers makes a quick final check easy.
Having the rounds on strippers makes a quick final check easy.
pastera
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Sonic works well but slow
Doesn't beat up your brass at all
I wet tumble now but the sonic cleaner is still busy cleaning parts and jewelry (makes the wife happy
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pastera
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Made up a clamp to hold the case by the rim.
Just need some measurements from the bushings and I can have a beta test printed out for you to test.
Post pictures tomorrow
Sonic works well but slow
Doesn't beat up your brass at all
I wet tumble now but the sonic cleaner is still busy cleaning parts and jewelry (makes the wife happy
Just be careful what kind of jewelry you throw in there. Sonic cleaners can cause flaws to grow like the chip on a windshield.
Let me know via PM what you have for old dies to sell or trade.
I mark mine much the same., makes it easy to pick out 3 layers deep.
Send my your address.....I'll send you some better brass !! Really.
I've not had a split .223 case in forever. I'll send you some brass.
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How many firings on that brass?
EddieZoom
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Why the hell can't I apply thread locker to anything without making a complete mess ?
That is all.
That is all.
Sloppy dispenser?
Use a pointed pick to pick it up from a drop on a piece of paper. It doesn't take much on most fine threaded screws,
