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Posted: 2/7/2013 2:15:07 PM EDT
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Hey guys, I could use some suggestions on how to deal with this stuck case. I was getting ready to decap, got distracted and when I came back, I forgot to lube the cases and the 2nd one got stuck. I removed the die and the collet from on top. I then used a punch attempting to drive the decapping pin down to push the case out, but unfortunately it pushed through the brass instead of pushing the case out with it. Here are pictures of where I am at. I suspect that this instance will need to be sent to LEE for treatment, but perhaps a member knows a secret that can help. Looking up through the bottom.  Looking down through the top.   I'm using the Lee deluxe 3 die set. |
ouch, that sucks
I've gotten them out by heating the die with a propane torch; but with so little of the case poking out it'll be tough to have anything to 'grab'. I've tried penetrant lubricant, that didn't work at all. I've never had one stuck so bad I had to sent it in, but I've never had the head/rim portion rip off like that either. I'll watch this thread closely. Hopefully we'll both learn something new today. edit: "One is none, two is one". I didn't write that, but I agree 100% with the philosophy. Some years ago, I started acquiring 'backup' dies. They've saved my butt more than once. Not to rub your nose in it, and certainly of little help right now, but you might consider doing something similar in the near future. FWIW 
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Quoted: I removed the die and the collet from on top. I then used a punch attempting to drive the decapping pin down to push the case out, Looks beyond saving. Lee dies are supposed to have a built in decapper http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ylp3fsYrEVw&feature=player_embedded I'd of tried a stuck case remover first Now the stuck case is beyond repair IMHO. Send to Lee and ask for mercy |
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Ok, no expert here.
Do you have an air compressor? Put the whole thing in the oven. Heat to 400-450 or so. Let it soak good. Pull it out ( use a mitten stupid) and blow air through the case to cool it off quick. if you are lucky, It may just pop out. Take a sharp knife or something that you can wedge in there and see if you can give it a twist to pop it. Just throwing it out there! |
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broken bolt extractor. they differ from a screw in that they are made to grip whatever they are threaded into.
broken bolt extractor attach to a vise grip so you can get some pulling power. Most lowes and home depots sell these individually for 2 or 3 bucks. just find the size you need Dont torque it in too hard. There is a fine line between grabbing the interior of the shell casing and then expanding it more into the die wall. you may think of combining this with heat on the die to expand it. |
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5/16" brass rod, about 2" long. Clean the ID of the case with sandpaper until bright. Apply solder flux to the ID and the brass rod. Insert brass rod in case, heating rod and apply solder to the joint. Let cool, then using a punch, drive it out from the top. Recover brass rod and dispose the case. |
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5/16" brass rod, about 2" long. Clean the ID of the case with sandpaper until bright. Apply solder flux to the ID and the brass rod. Insert brass rod in case, heating rod and apply solder to the joint. Let cool, then using a punch, drive it out from the top. Recover brass rod and dispose the case. Best solution besides sending back to Lee. They'll extract the case for a nominal fee (or replace it). |
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Quoted: Quoted: I removed the die and the collet from on top. I then used a punch attempting to drive the decapping pin down to push the case out, Looks beyond saving. Lee dies are supposed to have a built in decapper http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ylp3fsYrEVw&feature=player_embedded I'd of tried a stuck case remover first Now the stuck case is beyond repair IMHO. Send to Lee and ask for mercy Not exactly built in. They are designed so that they may be replaced. I used the technique in the video, except it was stuck to the point that it pushed the pin through the case, rather than pushing the case out. I'll pick up a bolt extractor and a brass rod after work. I'll attempt to tap it first, and it that doesn't work proceed with the solder. Thanks for suggestions. |
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