223 dies problem

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I've been loading for 2 years now and I have run into a problem. I use Lee dies and have been having problems resizing/depriming my 223. I partially neck size using full length dies. I lube the inside and the outside of the neck. I've tried it with rcbs case lube and lee sizing lubricant and been generous while applying it. The problem is no matter how much or how little I lube it, I seem to be getting stuck cases. I removed them all, but the last time I got a little frustrated and bent my depriming pin :redface:
I am going to buy a whole new die altogether. I've used all Lee dies on all of my reloading and never had a problem and like I said I've lubed these cases generously. Could this be a die problem?
I'm considering buying a Redding or RCBS FL die.
 
Try "Imperial Sizing Die Wax". It comes in a small tin and works better than anything I have ever used. Is there any possibilty that your chamber is overly large requiring more force to resize the cases? Good luck. Dave
 
Jeromeo said:
I've been loading for 2 years now and I have run into a problem. I use Lee dies and have been having problems resizing/depriming my 223. I partially neck size using full length dies. I lube the inside and the outside of the neck. I've tried it with rcbs case lube and lee sizing lubricant and been generous while applying it. The problem is no matter how much or how little I lube it, I seem to be getting stuck cases. I removed them all, but the last time I got a little frustrated and bent my depriming pin :redface:
I am going to buy a whole new die altogether. I've used all Lee dies on all of my reloading and never had a problem and like I said I've lubed these cases generously. Could this be a die problem?
I'm considering buying a Redding or RCBS FL die.
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Every now and then you have to clean the insides of your dies, use a Qtip and some rubbing alcohol, or any HD cleaner. I too have only ever used Imperial sizing wax. FS
 
You have to lube the interior of the neck, BUT NOT THE OUTSIDE of the neck.
Also, even if you partially resize only, when you use a FL die to do so, lubing the outside body of the case is recommended, but the body only, lubing the outside of the neck is a no-no.
I use RCBS case lube for the outside of case body and LEE resizing lube for the interior of the neck 'cause it won't harm powder.
 
I think I found the problem. I've been getting away with not cleaning the inside of my necks with a brush on most other calibers. I think this may be why I am encountering problems as I am neglecting the inside of the neck.
 
Imperial wax nothing better

Dantforth said:
Try "Imperial Sizing Die Wax". It comes in a small tin and works better than anything I have ever used. Is there any possibilty that your chamber is overly large requiring more force to resize the cases? Good luck. Dave
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X20 Like Dantforth said you will never use anything else but Imperial Wax
 
Dantforth said:
Try "Imperial Sizing Die Wax". It comes in a small tin and works better than anything I have ever used. Is there any possibilty that your chamber is overly large requiring more force to resize the cases? Good luck. Dave
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Exactly what he said, especially this part

Is there any possibilty that your chamber is overly large requiring more force to resize the cases?
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Chambers vary in dimensions, and so do dies. If you happen to get a sloppy chamber and a tight die things aren't all good. A .223 case, with its pronounced taper should extract without effort and a good combination will forgive the most casual of lubing practices.
One thing you wrote that concerns me is when you tell of lubing inside and outside the neck, but don't mention the body at all. Cases stick on the body.
 
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