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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
Resizing issue
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<blockquote data-quote="Bullet bumper" data-source="post: 606378" data-attributes="member: 17844"><p>I agree that the dies may still have transport grease inside them that has gone dry . If they are new but have not been used at all and stored the grease can dry and become a problem.</p><p>Also the brass may be dirty . Polish up the brass with fine steel wool and wipe them off . </p><p>Dismantle the die. Get a wad of fine steel wool and wrap it around a stick ( wood only ) and wet it with bore solvent . Then scrub out the die push up hard so some of the steel wool goes up into the neck area . Then wash it out with Turpentine or some solvent. Inspect the inside of the die if it looks smooth it should be ok. Lengthwise scratches will not cause sticking cases , they mark brass though. Circular reamer marks or scores can cause case sticking . </p><p>Use a purpose made sizing lube . I like RCBS liquid . </p><p>Also make sure you are doing your sizing at the top of the press ram travel stroke so that when it comes time to extract you have good leverage .</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bullet bumper, post: 606378, member: 17844"] I agree that the dies may still have transport grease inside them that has gone dry . If they are new but have not been used at all and stored the grease can dry and become a problem. Also the brass may be dirty . Polish up the brass with fine steel wool and wipe them off . Dismantle the die. Get a wad of fine steel wool and wrap it around a stick ( wood only ) and wet it with bore solvent . Then scrub out the die push up hard so some of the steel wool goes up into the neck area . Then wash it out with Turpentine or some solvent. Inspect the inside of the die if it looks smooth it should be ok. Lengthwise scratches will not cause sticking cases , they mark brass though. Circular reamer marks or scores can cause case sticking . Use a purpose made sizing lube . I like RCBS liquid . Also make sure you are doing your sizing at the top of the press ram travel stroke so that when it comes time to extract you have good leverage . [/QUOTE]
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