Lee .223 depriming Die.. Stuck case

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The only way I have ever gotten one out was with a small shaft screwdriver, removed the decapper and started hammering with the die in the press

 

[GreenPanther]

The only way I have ever gotten one out was with a small shaft screwdriver, removed the decapper and started hammering with the die in the press

It has been a while, but I remember removing the decapper and then using a hammer like you described in a vise. I was not able to remove the case from the pin without breaking that part though.

 

[YOTESHOOTER]

RCBS stuck case removal kit, that will get the job done, just take your time. We have had this happen about 4-5 times in
25 - 30 years. It happens to most sooner or later. Good Luck..

 

[Chuckdog]

In near 30 years of handloading I've never noticed any brand of sizing die requiring more or less lube.

Cold brass/weather makes sizing tougher. Lube in the proper locations makes a difference too.

 

[EMC45]

Imperial......

 

[ironhead7544]

Imperial......

+1. The best I have found.

 

[Springfield 1911]

If you will send it to me I will get it unstuck and send it back to you.

 

[ga6693]

RCBS stuck case removal kit, that will get the job done, just take your time. We have had this happen about 4-5 times in
25 - 30 years. It happens to most sooner or later. Good Luck..

+1 on the remover. $18.99 at Midway. Stuck cases are going to happen sooner or later if you load for rifle. Cheaper to invest in a remover than buy a new die.