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Posted: 5/25/2020 11:37:49 AM EDT
I picked up some used reloading stuff. In there was a 25.06 FL Die Set. There was rust on them so I cleaned them up. I noticed there was rust on the inside of the die and when I finished cleaning it, this is what was inside. Is this still usable? Thanks..
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Posted: 5/25/2020 1:09:53 PM EDT
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Corrosion and pitting I'd say no. Stain only then I'd polish with very fine polishing paper, steel wool, or such to remove the stain.
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Posted: 5/25/2020 2:04:39 PM EDT
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Thanks, I think it is corrosion from the rust.
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Posted: 5/25/2020 2:08:19 PM EDT
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One way to know... is to give it a try after a good session with ScotchBrite and elbow grease...
Cosmetic stains from oxidation used to be a fact of life with carbon steels, but those still worked. Just a few minutes and the risk of one piece of brass would answer your question definitively. |
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Posted: 5/25/2020 2:20:46 PM EDT
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I would spin polish it with 1000 grit wet/dry paper until all of the corrosion is gone. Since it will be used in a bolt action it won't hurt anything if the case body is .0005" to .001" larger in diameter.
Dies are relatively cheap. Get a new one if it doesn't pan out. You may be able to have it repaired by the manufacturer, at what cost is the problem. |
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Posted: 5/25/2020 3:21:11 PM EDT
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To my eyes and with your photo, I'd say it is going to be just fine.
Polish with JB Bore Paste. It will not cut the steel but will remove corrosion. Lube a case with Imperial Wax and resize it. If it works, your die is fine. If it sticks, you've lost nothing. |
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Posted: 5/25/2020 6:19:22 PM EDT
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Recently got a brand new Dillon 10mm powder funnel with the same issue. Cleaned and used 0 steel wool on it. It may of been fine, yet I couldn't bring myself to trust it. Sent it back for replacement.
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Posted: 5/25/2020 8:42:37 PM EDT
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Thanks for the ideas. I'll give it a try later.
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