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    Shell stuck

    Seeing I'm new at this I went to de prime and size a 308 this morning I lubed the case and when I went to bring it back down the shell stuck inside the die.There's maybe am 1/8 showing. Whats the best way to get it out? I know buy a new die. The dies are RCBS. Thanks for the help

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    Try a puller. No need to buy a new die.

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    RCBS stuck case remover ..
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    Do a search on your favorite shooting supplier's website for a "stuck case remover." Here's a link to one that is available from Midsouth - http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.co...?sku=000449340

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    Thank you for the help I'll try the puller. You are all very helpful to a new B

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    What are you using for lube?

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    Lee lube.I lubed the shell pretty good but it still stuck. Do you run it up all the way or just til the primer falls out.
    I did 9's and 40's ran those up all the way with no problem. I hear rifle shells are a bit harder to do

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    Can't you pull the die apart and drive the brass out from the top with a punch?

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    Have'nt tried that I'll check that. Thanks for the idea

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    I've taken the die apart and beat the case out with a screwdriver and a hammer.

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    Shell stuck

    Ive had this problem being a new b as well. I jus pulled the die apart flipped it upside down on my press found a 1/4 inch bolt long enough and ran it up n pushed the case out with the ram. Works 9/10 times for me. Im using lee dies so im not to sure if itll work with rcbs dies

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    This RCBS die seems like it doesn't come apart but it has to I can get the de capping pin unscrewed to where it'll wobble but can't get it to pull out

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    Check out this thread.... It happens from time to time.

    castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?39583

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    Shell stuck

    The expander ball is screwed onto that decapper pin i think n thats why it wont come out the top end. Try running the pin all the way down through the flash hole and holding it while you unscrew it from the top. Then use something to delicately push the brass out through the top with the decap pin still in, being mindful of the pin(not crushing it). I might have another trick or two if that dosent work or its a dumb idea. Again im not sure of rcbs dies anatomy

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    From here on out, get yourself a small tub of bag balm in the green can.... I used to get stuck cases in 308 and 223 all the time, but haven't had a single one after changing to bag balm, and its good for your hands... Just tap your finger into it a tiny bit and rub the case.. It also does a good job of removing gunk from the case if you didn't tumble it... And one dab on the finger will last for many cases before needing to re dab..... You wont be sorry sir... Get some...

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    I have used Marvel Mystery oil for years and never stuck a case with it.You can get it any auto/hardware store.
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    Thanks everyone shell is still stuck I'm making a puller to see if I can get it out that way

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    Well I did get the shell out but the decapping pin is broke so I'll need to buy just that if they sell just the pin if not I'll have to save some money and buy another 308 die. Thanks everyone for you help and input. You are a great bunch and honored to be part of this group

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    Call RCBS, the will send you new pins for free.

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    Thank you I'll get a hold of 'em

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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check