Finally got me, stuck case.

[CorvZ061]

I was loading some 300blk, Forster full length sizing die, with some random brass. I was using some Dillon case lube, all the brass prior to this one felt fine ran this case up and went to pull back and knew immediately I was screwed. I’m not sure what caused it, but I was able able to get it out, only issue is bent the primer pin nut.

As for my setup, I’m using a Dillon 550. Manually measuring my powder charge with a funnel over the powder through die. Measuring charge before raising the ram, insert brass raise ram, pour powder charge into funnel, lower ram rotate and repeat. Only thing I can figure is the few seconds while pouring the powder is letting the brass stick. It’s not uncommon to get some resistance initially while while lowering the ram, but nothing like this.

 

[Nuke And Juke]

Have u thought about prepping the brass separately from the reloading process?

 

[CorvZ061]

Have u thought about prepping the brass separately from the reloading process?

I’ve always done it all at once, why else use a progressive press?

 

[medium187mph]

Are you sizing and decapping at the same time?!?!

Consider a bombproof Lee universal decapping die below if so,

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Progressive presses are great for pistol rounds but there are a few mandatory steps for rifle brass before you can just hit the progressive.

Only clean ready to load brass ever enter my sizing dies, EVER! In fact I take the decapping pin out of most of not all my dies.

 

[Nuke And Juke]

On riffle brass, prob best to prep brass separately.

The commercial loaders all prep brass separately.

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[41mag]

Meh….its going to happen every once in a while.
That is the chances you take when progressive loading. You run into a hiccup every so often. No big deal .

 

[CorvZ061]

Are you sizing and decapping at the same time?!?!

Consider a bombproof Lee universal decapping die below if so,

Lee Universal Decapping Die - Fits Up to .560" in Diameter

Buy the Lee Universal Decapping Die here today at Midsouth Shooters. This Lee decapper fits cases up to .560" in diameter and up to 3.125" in length.

www.midsouthshooterssupply.com

Progressive presses are great for pistol rounds but there are a few mandatory steps for rifle brass before you can just hit the progressive.

Only clean ready to load brass ever enter my sizing dies, EVER! In fact I take the decapping pin out of most of not all my dies.

Yes, sizing and decapping at the same time. I’ve never had a problem with it before. The brass is cleaned with a rotary tumbler and SS pins and allowed to dry for a week or more before loading. Loaded thousands of rounds and this is the first time I’ve had it happen. This post is more of a laugh at my misfortune post

 

[Frankmako]

sometimes you will stick a case. be there, done that, and got the t-shirt.

 

[SpeedyR]

anyone tried the Frankford Arsenal stuck case remover? having other drill and tap out the brass works, but sure takes a while.

 

[SpeedyR]

and sorry about the stuck case. its like falling down riding motorcycles. it's about when, not if.