Stuck .308 Cases using Dillion Dies
Quote from Reloader on May 18, 2020, 9:53 pmHello guys,
I have a little 550 that i have setup for loading .308. I set up the dies as per the manual and cleaned and lubed the crap out of the brass inside and out with Dillion case lube. I am also using the standard dies not the carbide. When I try and resize and decap the brass, they are very tight in the die and I have had them get stuck and it was very difficult to remove them. I also watched the Dillion Video about removing a stuck case. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong. This is my first try with rifle reloading but I have reloaded thousands of 9mm, .40 and 45ACP pistol cartridges.
Hello guys,
I have a little 550 that i have setup for loading .308. I set up the dies as per the manual and cleaned and lubed the crap out of the brass inside and out with Dillion case lube. I am also using the standard dies not the carbide. When I try and resize and decap the brass, they are very tight in the die and I have had them get stuck and it was very difficult to remove them. I also watched the Dillion Video about removing a stuck case. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong. This is my first try with rifle reloading but I have reloaded thousands of 9mm, .40 and 45ACP pistol cartridges.
Quote from Reloader on May 19, 2020, 4:19 pmMy thought is that you may be attempting to resize too quickly after applying the Dillon Case Lube. DCL in a spray bottle contains an "alcohol carrier" to aid in its spray application. When first applied to your project brass, the alcohol negates the lubricating effect intended. The DCL needs a few minutes after you apply it for the alcohol to evaporate, leaving only the true lubricant. So my recommendation is spray down your project brass, then find something else to do for 15-20 minutes. When you return to your project, the actual lubricant will remain on your project brass and it should go in and out of your die easily.
Best,Terry
My thought is that you may be attempting to resize too quickly after applying the Dillon Case Lube. DCL in a spray bottle contains an "alcohol carrier" to aid in its spray application. When first applied to your project brass, the alcohol negates the lubricating effect intended. The DCL needs a few minutes after you apply it for the alcohol to evaporate, leaving only the true lubricant. So my recommendation is spray down your project brass, then find something else to do for 15-20 minutes. When you return to your project, the actual lubricant will remain on your project brass and it should go in and out of your die easily.
Best,
Terry
Quote from stxhunt on June 16, 2023, 10:53 pmDillon case lube is 13 oz of grain alcohol and 1 oz of lanalin. As stated it should be allowed to dry leaving the case tacky. If you make your lube mix, a little heavyer with more lanalin.
Dillon case lube is 13 oz of grain alcohol and 1 oz of lanalin. As stated it should be allowed to dry leaving the case tacky. If you make your lube mix, a little heavyer with more lanalin.