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<blockquote data-quote="MontanaRifleman" data-source="post: 748229" data-attributes="member: 11717"><p>First, even when using Imperial wax, your brass may still be a little stuborn, esecially the first few cases, If you feel any resistance in the sizing stroke, stop and back out and rub a little more wax on but dont use too much. That's just the way the RUM cases are. After you've done a few and the wall of the die gets lubed, it should go easier. You'll learn to feel how it's going and how much wax to use.</p><p></p><p>It's been a while, so I'll have to draw back on memory. You'll need a 5/16ths x about 1 1/2" lag screw and a washer wouldn't hurt and 1/2" wrench. A slightly smaller drill bit and hand drill. A crow bar and 2 chairs (one for each foot for good ballance <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />) Also some PB blaster which I didn't use. </p><p></p><p>OK, remove the spindle from the die. Spray the PB blaster into the top of the die and around the bottom of the die and stuck case. Let is soak, overnight would be best. After soaking, insert the die upside down into the press. I would hesitate doing this on a turret press. Screw the die up until the bottom of the die is just below the top of the press. Drill down into the primer pocket and make a hole slightly smaller than 5/16ths. Dont make the hole too big or too small, you may need to experiment. take the 5/16ths lag screw with washer and screw down into the hole in the base of the case. leave the washer and head of the lag about 1/2" above the case base. Get a rag and fold it a couple of times and lay it on the frame of the press where your crowbar will touch the press. You probably get the rest. It took a whole lot of effort on my part. Make sure your press is very secure. And if your married, you might want to wait until your wife is out shopping or something <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MontanaRifleman, post: 748229, member: 11717"] First, even when using Imperial wax, your brass may still be a little stuborn, esecially the first few cases, If you feel any resistance in the sizing stroke, stop and back out and rub a little more wax on but dont use too much. That's just the way the RUM cases are. After you've done a few and the wall of the die gets lubed, it should go easier. You'll learn to feel how it's going and how much wax to use. It's been a while, so I'll have to draw back on memory. You'll need a 5/16ths x about 1 1/2" lag screw and a washer wouldn't hurt and 1/2" wrench. A slightly smaller drill bit and hand drill. A crow bar and 2 chairs (one for each foot for good ballance :rolleyes::D) Also some PB blaster which I didn't use. OK, remove the spindle from the die. Spray the PB blaster into the top of the die and around the bottom of the die and stuck case. Let is soak, overnight would be best. After soaking, insert the die upside down into the press. I would hesitate doing this on a turret press. Screw the die up until the bottom of the die is just below the top of the press. Drill down into the primer pocket and make a hole slightly smaller than 5/16ths. Dont make the hole too big or too small, you may need to experiment. take the 5/16ths lag screw with washer and screw down into the hole in the base of the case. leave the washer and head of the lag about 1/2" above the case base. Get a rag and fold it a couple of times and lay it on the frame of the press where your crowbar will touch the press. You probably get the rest. It took a whole lot of effort on my part. Make sure your press is very secure. And if your married, you might want to wait until your wife is out shopping or something :D [/QUOTE]
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