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Can't tell, but if it's a Lee die, google "remove stuck case from Lee die" for a video. Or plug in the manufacturer of your die - you may be surprised.
There are several dies that can be forced to give up the case without a special tool; other dies may work best with one or another type of removal tool.
There are several dies that can be forced to give up the case without a special tool; other dies may work best with one or another type of removal tool.
I drilled and tapped with, IIRC, a number seven drill bit and a 1/4-20 tap, then I used a nut large enough to go over the case head (7/8??)
Anyway all I did then was drill/tap, place the nut on the die then a 1/4" fender washer, screw in 1/4" bolt and remove stuck case.
Same thing as the RCBS setup just I had all the stuff on-hand so saved $$.
A fellow should have a good tap set and drill indexes of all sizes up to 1/2" anyway. Good excuse to add to your tool kit.
If I can improvise and do it, anyone can do it, trust me!
Anyway all I did then was drill/tap, place the nut on the die then a 1/4" fender washer, screw in 1/4" bolt and remove stuck case.
Same thing as the RCBS setup just I had all the stuff on-hand so saved $$.
A fellow should have a good tap set and drill indexes of all sizes up to 1/2" anyway. Good excuse to add to your tool kit.
If I can improvise and do it, anyone can do it, trust me!
melt pour cerrosafe into the case, from the top of the die. Let harden. Tap out.
Thanks guys.
I will let you know what I do!
I will let you know what I do!
When I was using 1 Shot lube, I learned very quickly to always have a puller on hand. And many dies will not allow you to remove the decapper assembly from the top, so all you can do is back it off as far as possible to prevent damage while drilling/tapping/pulling. I now keep a spare decapper assembly as well. Glad you got that one out, and if you're using 1 Shot be dam sure to let it dry before sizing-or do like I did and use something else....
ETA: I see after looking at it again that it is a Lee die. If that decapper has a replaceable decapping pin, you can probably rescue the one in the pic by just grinding the mushroom head off the end.
ETA: I see after looking at it again that it is a Lee die. If that decapper has a replaceable decapping pin, you can probably rescue the one in the pic by just grinding the mushroom head off the end.
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I wish!!
The decaping pin was ground off so we could drill into the case but thanks.
New one on the way from Midwayusa!!
Hornady unique lube works the best and you don't need a pad either.
