Got my first stuck case..

[-paradox-]

Been reloading about a year and got my first stuck case today. This is how I got it out. I know there are kits and what not but for this you'll need a 1/4 28 tap, a 13/64 drill bit, 2 1/2" nuts, a 1/4-28 bolt.

I flipped my die upside down, drilled out the primer pocket, tapped it, put two bolts and a fender washer over the die, and cranked it out. Hopefully it can help someone out in the future.

 

[lightman]

Thats about the same stuff that the kits contain. Pretty good thinking on your part to come up with this! I bought a kit, years ago, because I did not think as well as you. Now go buy a die dox to keep it all together! Lightman

 

[Fuzzball]

So you can avoid doing it again, the question now is, "Do you know exactly why that case got stuck in the first place?" (Hint: Failure to properly lube it.)

 

[-paradox-]

So you can avoid doing it again, the question now is, "Do you know exactly why that case got stuck in the first place?" (Hint: Failure to properly lube it.)

Actually yes I was setting up my trimmer to a different length and was sizing/ checking different cases and forgot to lube it all together..

 

[ksthomas]

There's three kinds of reloaders in the world; Those who HAVE stuck cases, those who WILL stick cases, and those who will stick cases AGAIN. I think sticking a case like this is a good thing for a reloader, if only to teach you that it's not that big a deal, the die can be salvaged, and to pay attention to your lube.

Good solution here, without resorting to one of the commercial kits! Good on ya!