Jammed shell into resizing die

Pull the decamping rod and tap it out, if that doesn't work for you you can drill out the primer pocket and tap it. Then use a bolt to "jack" it out.., surely someone has created a YouTube video on this process...

J
 
You might try carefully drilling a 1/4" hole centered on the primer and then file off the base of the shell so that you are just dealing with a brass "sleeve" which you should be able to collapse enough to get a grip with some needle nose and twist to further collapse and finally pull straight out. Go slow and careful every step. Good luck!
 
you need a stuck case puller. you could make it yourself with a drill bit, tap, allen bolt, and some washers.
I went down that route but I ended up with an RCBS stuck case puller as my home made version only lasted about 3 uses.

Look on youtube or the web for "stuck case puller" you'll see the RCBS kit and probably some options for DIY
 
if it's a lee die, then remove the collet holding in the decapping rod, soak the case in oil, put it in the freezer for an hour then put it in your press and carefully hammer (brass or lead) the top of the decapping rod. that's assuming it's a bottle necked case. if it's a straight walled case remove the decapping rod and find something that will fit into the case, do the above and hammer it out.

that's what i would do anyway.
 
JIP911 said:
Pull the decamping rod and tap it out, if that doesn't work for you you can drill out the primer pocket and tap it. Then use a bolt to "jack" it out.., surely someone has created a YouTube video on this process...

J
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On standard die sets you can't get the decapping mandrel out, because the neck of the case is stuck in the out side neck sizer and it won't open up to let the inside neck expander out.
 
Get a tap and die set ( crappy tire) and a bolt. Drill the center out and tap a d use the bolt to back the case out . I used my go nogo gage in stead of washers or bolts. You toob will show you how to do it.
 
Silveragent said:
And the case came out with a punch and hammer. Thanks everyone. I'll banish my unlubed brass to another far away place now.
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There's the problem right there! Pretty hard on the sizing dies doing that I would expect. I always found the paste lube and the rolling pads a PITA. Recently started using the Lyman spray lube and it's a pleasure to work with! Even smells OK LOL! Give that a try & things will be slicker 'n snot.
 
... and take comfort in knowing that you aren't the only one to do this. Anyone who hasn't either walks on water or started reloading two days ago.
 
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