Dented case WTH?????

[bucktomcat]

I got a used FL rcbs die in 22-250...it's marked....RCBC 22-250 FL 74.....not sure what the 74 is?????

When I FL resize brass it dents it....if I back the die to where it stops denting it then its too tight for the gun....

the die is clean...no excess lube....ive tried spray, gel and wax with all the same result

could this be a custom die that's too tight for my gun????

HELP!!!!!!!

 

[handofzeus]

Where on the case is it dented? Are the dents the same size and shape on all the cases or do you get one dent then two dents, etc.

 

[bucktomcat]

I'll post a pic...the dent is right on the shoulder.....

 

[bucktomcat]

Where on the case is it dented? Are the dents the same size and shape on all the cases or do you get one dent then two dents, etc.

Only one dent everytime.....not same spot in reference to the die though....sometime the dent is at 6 oclock...then 3 oclock then....etc

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[Republic of Alberta]

The vent hole might be plugged and a bit of air is causing the dent.

 

[bucktomcat]

I'll check the vent hole thanks

 

[bucktomcat]

ok with a bore light I see the hole but where does it lead to?????

 

[Republic of Alberta]

Straight out the side I would think. Poke around with a pin to find it if your dies are cruddy.

 

[bucktomcat]

Found it and it was plugged solid! Thanks for the help I'll resize more today and let you know how I make out!

Cheers

 

[Rory McCanuck]

It goes through the body of the die.
Maybe it is covered by the lock ring?

the die is clean...no excess lube....ive tried spray, gel and wax with all the same result

Just to be clear, the shoulder doesn't need any lube, and the neck just a dab.
Make sure you let the lube fully dry, too.

 

[Rory McCanuck]

Man I type slow...

 

[bucktomcat]

One more thing....the locking ring sits right over top the hole.....is that an issue?? Never had this issue with all my other rounds????

 

[9.3mauser]

I got a used FL rcbs die in 22-250...it's marked....RCBC 22-250 FL 74.....not sure what the 74 is?????

74 is the year of manufacture.

 

[bucktomcat]

hanks for the help....ive just resized one and it works! No dent!!

 

[bucktomcat]

Daaaaamn it the dent is back! Ok so is the ring being on top of the hole an issue?????

 

[bucktomcat]

That die is super tight....ive switched to case wax and it seem to have fixed the issue.....

 

[FLHTCUI]

Use a little less lube on your brass....
Get some brake cleaner and take apart the die as well and pour the spray to the die.
Your on the right track amd eventually you will have it set up to your liking.
Rob

 

[bucktomcat]

Yes thanks I did that...cleaned real good....

The wax lube really seem to the do the trick

 

[Cleftwynd]

+1 for sizing wax, there is no better!

 

[Kayser Sose]

...gotta find some of this sizing wax...