6.5 PRC Hornady brass wont size correctly. Dent on shoulder. Confused.....

[kdrogers71775]

Good morning everyone. Got the case out. This is the way i got it with the pictures in case anyone can use this in the future. Not too bad at all once i had the tools i needed.

Drilled and tapped for 1/4-20

What i used:

9/16 socket -1/4" drive. ( 3/8 will probably work with washer)

1/4-20 hex bolt. roughly 2" long.

Large 3/4" nut.

Pulled out pretty easily.

I did pour some PB Blaster on it as well. Not sure how much actually penetrated.

I'll send the rest of the pictures if all dont download in this batch.

 

[kdrogers71775]

My decapping pin has definetly seen better days. Going to have to do some bending to get it centered in the die

 

[epoletna]

Get a new decapping pin. You'll never get the old one straight.

 

[lyle2231]

Get a new decapping pin. You'll never get the old one straight.

Absolutely! Get 2 ! It's not if it'll happen again; it's when.

 

[lyle2231]

My decapping pin has definetly seen better days. Going to have to do some bending to get it centered in the die

When you get home today soak the die body in mineral spirits and wipe clean. When you order the new decapping stems order some Frankford Arsenal's case lube, stuff is in a small tub. Good luck!

 

[Window]

I have a ton of once-fired hornady 6.5 PRC brass. The problem im having is sizing. Im using a Redding precision sizing die. I have tried sizing high, low, in between and every way i can think of but the brass still either wont chamber or is extra tight when chambering (hard to close bolt). If i keep turning my die down (even after it has contacted the shell holder) it will eventually chamber but then i get a large dent on the shoulder. So there's NO WAY thats good for accuracy. Can anyone help here? Anyone seen this or fixed it?

Thanks everyone.

Kevin

More than likely too much lube. Imperial Sizing Wax will cure the problem and one can will last for 10,000 plus rounds.

 

[lyle2231]

Heres the pictures. Trying to fix this and and angry spouse at the same time right now. 0.0

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Getcha one these-all it does is push the primer out. Take the decapping stem out then use the die to resize and bump the shoulder a tad.

 

[skipglo]

Honestly i DO use alot of lube and was wondering about that. Ive been trimming them all too (for the most part). I think to 2.014" finish length i believe.

Check the vent hole in your die...my money says PLUGGED with lube

 

[kdrogers71775]

Check the vent hole in your die...my money says PLUGGED with lube

I dont think this die has a vent hole. Have a new pack of decapping pins at home. Have gotten this one pretty straight but will be replacing it and cleaning the die this evening.

 

[kdrogers71775]

Also have a #38 shellholder and a case depth gauge on the way.

 

[epoletna]

So in a matter of four days we have talked you into buying about $100 worth of small tools so you can salvage used brass. I think this web site should be renamed "money gunners". We obviously do more purchasing than shooting!

 

[kdrogers71775]

So in a matter of four days we have talked you into buying about $100 worth of small tools so you can salvage used brass. I think this web site should be renamed "money gunners". We obviously do more purchasing than shooting!

You may have a point sir. lol

 

[kdrogers71775]

But my wife works for a company that provides us with pretty good discounts on firearms/optics/loading related products so that helps ALOT

 

[lyle2231]

But my wife works for a company that provides us with pretty good discounts on firearms/optics/loading related products so that helps ALOT

Then keep her happy!