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Posted: 6/9/2018 4:30:15 PM EDT
After reloading for 12 years I finally got a stuck case, I have an RCBS stuck case removal kit that I bought 12 years ago and never even opened. I watched a few YouTube videos on how to remove it however none of those video shown a decapping pin. As you can see from my pictures the decapping pin is there. From what I can tell I have to drill then tap the case, all of the other videos show the guys doing this until they get close to the decapping pin. With the way my pin is setting there's no way I can do that. Can you guys give me some direction on what to do? Thanks ...
 
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Posted: 6/9/2018 4:39:13 PM EDT
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Can you not disassemble the die and remove or loosen the stem? Place the die back in the press and loosen the other parts. Maybe I am missing something here with how your assembly is stuck.
If it's just a decapping pin stuck in there somehow I would just tap it out. |
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Posted: 6/9/2018 4:41:54 PM EDT
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Loosen the lock on the decapping pin and screw it up as far into the body of the die as you can, then drill and tap the primer pockets..just be careful and not to jam the drill bit thru the case and hit the pin....
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Posted: 6/9/2018 5:42:07 PM EDT
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I was kind of in the same boat a few weeks ago. I would just unscrew the decapping pin, tap the die/brass off the pin, then drive the brass out with a punch.
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Posted: 6/9/2018 6:18:51 PM EDT
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[youtube]https://youtu.be/JA39EI9ufOw[/youtube]
Hence decapping pin nut loosened, the decapping pin thread up has high as you can get it in the die, then drill the flash channel, tap the flash channel, then use the bolt and sleeve to pull the case. Also, go easy on your drill bit and tap depths, so you don't go too deep to bend the decapping pin and shaft. If you want to piece the parts together, you can, but only save a few dollars over just buying the stuck case tool. And such a stuck case kit, should have been part of your reloading kit a long time again. Hence my cam lock bullet puller, single stage swager, and bullet stuck case kit tools. 
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Posted: 6/9/2018 7:26:08 PM EDT
[#5]
OP, what case lube were you using?
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Posted: 6/9/2018 10:24:58 PM EDT
[#6]
are those plier marks? Pliers will never remove the stuck case. Loosen the lock nut for the decapping stem. The decapping pin which is attached to the expander ball can now move all the way up to the bottom of the inside of the neck (the neck is now smaller than the expander ball and won't pull out easily).
Then drill, tap, remove the stuck case. The decapping pin, ball and rod is probably still inside the case as it hasn't come out of the smaller neck end yet. Just cut the case in half and remove it from the other direction |
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Posted: 6/9/2018 10:26:49 PM EDT
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if the stuck case is in a single stage press that means you're using a shell holder, just rotate the holder 180 degrees and then remove the holder
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Posted: 6/9/2018 10:59:32 PM EDT
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As others said, back the stem out as far as you can, then drill, tap, and remove. 5 minute job.
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Posted: 6/11/2018 5:15:50 PM EDT
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Let me guess you were using Hornady One Stuck (One Shot)
Quit using HOS! Use Dillon Spray lube or get a tin of Imperial Die Wax or Hornady Unique Case lube. #1 Back off the Decapping Rod Assembly this should clear out the decapping pin from flash hole #2 Assemble tools #3 Drill Out Primer Pocket #4 Clear out the shard of brass #5 Tap the drilled out Primer Pocket #6 Take the Cup Thing Place over end die #7 Screw in the screw #8 Place assembly into Freezer for a bit) optional but seems to help #9 Carefully screw out the struck case. #10 Inspect decapping rod assembly for damage #11 Clean die thoroughly and reaassemble |
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Posted: 6/11/2018 7:32:42 PM EDT
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OP, what case lube were you using?
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Posted: 6/11/2018 8:42:58 PM EDT
[#11]
you can get a stuck case with any lube by not using enough of it
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Posted: 6/16/2018 6:53:13 PM EDT
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Sorry guys for being MIA but work and life has been kicking my ass. I finally tried getting the case out and it took all of 7 minutes. I did get the case stuck by not using enough lube. I bought the RCBS stuck case remover 12 years ago when I bought my first press but I never had to use it until now. The video was very helpful...
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