Man, I'm sorry you're having that problem. I've never gotten a case stuck in the die, and Lord willing, I never will. I know they make a tool that removes stuck dies but I've never bought one yet. Let us know how you end up getting it out.
Man, I'm sorry you're having that problem. I've never gotten a case stuck in the die, and Lord willing, I never will. I know they make a tool that removes stuck dies but I've never bought one yet. Let us know how you end up getting it out.
I would think you have to be very careful not to scratch the inside of the die walls.....that would be bad.
<dislike> about 100 times.....That may have already happened...
Isn't a 1/4 x 20 a bit too big?I put together a little setup that is almost exactly like the rcbs stuck case remover. Basically a drill bit and a 1/4-20 tap with a 1/4-20 bolt and something to fit around the head of the case. Drill the primer pocket out, tap the hole, put the 'something' over the head then thread the bolt in until the case starts to pop out. I'm sure I could find a video of something similar on YouTube.
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Shouldn't be too big. I know I would want as big a bolt in there as I can to grab as much meat as it possible. Keep in mind, there is no way to salvage a stuck case, it's trash, the goal is saving the die. I know that's terribly obvious, but I know sometimes I need to hear things like that.Isn't a 1/4 x 20 a bit too big?
I bought a RCBS stuck Case Remover Kit about 40 years ago and it has saved me several times from ruining a die and becoming a raving lunatic. I know some will disagree with that!
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ahh, so how did that trying to stretch the case lube work out for ya???---
I got one stuck case years ago and I am always extra sure that I have adequate case lube on a case from that point on.
good luck with the stuck case and don't forget to take beer breaks every 30 minutes.
did I ever mention that I hate to reload for Rifles?
I don't recommend taking the pin out of the die. If you have a boogered up case mouth, the pin is shaped in a way that will save them. I plan on keeping the pin in mine but cut or break off the decapping portion to use in the progressive. I don't work up loads or look for the best accuracy in my AR. It shoots plenty fine (less than 1.5 MOA) with my loads and just use it for fun range plinking.Funny you should say that...I use Lee Case lube in the tube and mix it in a small eyeglass cleaner bottle with 91% Isopropyl. I'll toss the cases in a plastic bag, spritz them, shake them and spitz about 3 more times. This has been adequate to this point. I had just run low in the bottle and added more lube and alcohol. I suspect that I need to add more lube. You know it's good when the solvent flashes off and leaves a light film of lube on the case. I actually love reloading rifle cases. It's the hours of case prep that I dislike, especially when it turns into a stuck die problem.
I went to look for my tap and die set. Didn't find it, then looked for the EZ outs. Didn't find those either. I am somewhat disorganized and many times can find tools if I remember where I used them last. Having a three car garage and full basement doesn't help.
I used more penetrant...used a big Vise Grips until the rim was mangled past recognizability. Beat on the decapping pin until I was afraid my mallet would give out. Then I figured that if I was going to have to replace the die anyway I would try heat. Fired up the blow torch loaded with MAP gas and heated up the surrounding die...not cherry red or even close. A rap on the decapping pin and JOY...the pin and the case flew out the bottom.
I worked on filing off the peened end of the pin...I'll probably chuck that up in the battery drill and spin it in emery paper....if I can find the drill (just kidding...it's right where I used it last)
Have to look at the die, clean it off and polish the bore...those suckers stay hot for awhile!
Thanks for the suggestions. I need to buy a universal decapping die and leave the pin out of the resizing die. Oh..and I need to get organized so I can find my damn tools.![]()
This is my recommendation as well. I've pulled a couple of stuck cases over the past few years and these are the ticket to getting the out cleanly. I never wash my cases; they all go into a dry tumbler that eliminates that grimy, gritty feeling in range pickup cases.You can actually make out the size on the tap in this pic. 1/4-20![]()
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