Thread: Stuck case stuck goodly.

Originally Posted by Snowgrass

So, usual story have a stuck case in FL sizing die. Peterson brass. Used the imperial graphite media with the ceramic balls. First run in the new Redding die. Have used the same lube in my Lee die previously with no issues so finished the rest off with imperial sizing wax and had no issues.
Now, I’ve tapped and fitted a 6mm screw which fits in my shell holder in the press and it won’t budge. Have tried freezing the die with penetrating oil as well. I’ve tried punching it out with a small drift but have to be careful as the expander is still in the case. Any other suggestions? What’s the usual method for extracting them once at this stage? Cheers.

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Try putting a half inch socket over the case. Change the Phillips head screw for a bolt with some fat washers between the bolt head and the socket and tighten with a spanner. Clearly there was not enough lube. You need to lubricate the case walls with a die wax. The graphite is for necks.
Regards Grandpamac.