removing a stuck cartridge case from reloading dies

Grumpy

The Grumpy Grease Monkey mechanical engineer.
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cartridge cases need to be sized, if reloaded ,
with lube on the case , to prevent cases sticking in sizing dies.


Vaseline can be used, as a good cheap effective lube,
roll the case on a cloth surface, lightly and frequently coated with Vaseline
an un-inked ink pad is a great option
watch the linked threads
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case remover kits
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/967352/lyman-stuck-case-remover

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/504741/rcbs-stuck-case-remover

lube pad
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/274234/lyman-case-lube-pad


one container will last at least several years of reloading
https://express.google.com/product/5785830864016130435_4117114545129848008_8175035

its just not difficult to remove a case.if you don,t own a stuck case remover kit order one they are cheap, in the mean time,
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/tap-and-die-sets.1264/#post-6141
Back out the center thread stud with the ball expander and de-capper, as far as you can,drill and tap the primer pocket for a 5/16" bolt thread, find a 3/8" drive mechanic deep well socket that easily allows the brass case to slid inside but won,t allow the die to enter
deep 5/8's inch spark plug sockets usually work,
thread a bolt thats about 1/4"-to-3/8" longer than the socket, through the ratchet extension drive with several fender washers under the bolt head
into the stuck case, as you tighten the bolt threads the case is pulled out mechanically



 
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