Cases stick in resizing die

[Tacgunner]

Don't know the percent of alcohol your using but my best success came from mixing with (99%) iso-heat.
Found in the auto section of most box stores in a red container.
Make sure to get just a "suspicion" (from Townsend Whelen) of lube in the case mouth.
For the last several years I've been using water based "groom and clean" hair cream. Has a high lanolin content and is used like Imperial sizing wax with similar results.
Wouldn't hurt to pull your die to clean and degrease it. Start fresh.

I second this method. Been using the red bottle of HEET with some liquid lanolin in a spritzer. Shake well, spray and let dry for at least 5 minutes. If I have problems with the expander plug, I ensure it's clean. If still having problems, I have a small plastic 35mm film container with graphite powder and BBs. I shove the case neck into that and get graphite inside the neck = no more neck sticking. The BBs help get the graphite inside the neck & knock out any excess. The graphite won't affect your gunpowder if storing loaded ammo for long term.

[wanneroo]

The Imperial case wax works great, it's just slow.

I use the Dillon Spray lube most times and it works great. I just use the plastic bin, a few sprays, shake a shaka and then let dry and let the alcohol flash off.

Also check your die, make sure it's clean. I find most dies after a few thousand rounds needs a clean out.

[bamboomaster]

How to Remove a Stuck Case from a Resizing Die:

http://forum.pafoa.org/showthread.php?t=308443

[X-RAY]

Crisco. Cheap, doesn’t contaminate powder, and works immediately.

[Delkal]

Crisco. Cheap, doesn’t contaminate powder, and works immediately.

Not really. You need some super slick additives in the lube. And any oil will contaminate powders and primers.

[X-RAY]

Not really. You need some super slick additives in the lube. And any oil will contaminate powders and primers.

I’ve been using it for 15 years and tens of thousands of rounds. My father before me. Not once did we have a stuck case based on lube or have cases contaminated. I’m not claiming the idea. Lard’s been successfully used since black powder days. They even covered the cylinders of revolvers with it. Pretty unlikely longevity for something that’s contraindicated.

[762xIan]

I like Lee dies for the economy...BUT....internal finish seems a little rougher on Lee dies compared to other makes. I have made my dies "better" by polishing the internals with Flitz, an appropriate sized bore mop, and a cordless drill. It doesn't take but a minute to give a nice polish to them. I also do a good cleaning of my dies every once in a while. This has helped a lot.

Not a fan of the spray lubes myself, I really like Imperial, a bit more work, but resizes like butter.

[hzox221]

Carbide die?

[Delkal]

Carbide die?

Always use a carbide dies for straight walled cartridges with no lube. But necked down cases need lube. I don't think they make many carbide rifle dies and if they did the cost would be outrageous. Carbide is difficult to machine and you would probably still need some lube.

[cephas]

Always use a carbide dies for straight walled cartridges with no lube. But necked down cases need lube. I don't think they make many carbide rifle dies and if they did the cost would be outrageous. Carbide is difficult to machine and you would probably still need some lube.

Dillon advertises a few. Suggested for very high volume reloaders.
You're right, very expensive and still needs lube.
https://www.dillonprecision.com/carb...8_4_24498.html