Reloading help with stripped rim

[Crazy.kayaker]

Working on de-priming my win .308 brass and a casing got stuck and I stripped off the rim so now I'm stuck with a piece of brass stuck in the de-primer and resizing die. Is there any way to get that brass out I've pulled the top off and tried knocking it out but didn't work. I have a lee press and lee dies. I can't do anymore work till I get that brass out or get the die replaced so please if you know how tell me as my reloading manual has no information about what to do.

 

[Eagleye]

A stuck case remover, [which you can make from readily available items] will remove that case. You need to make sure the decapping pin is somewhat out of the way, then drill out the tapdrill size for ¼"- 20 coarse thread tap [#7]. Then tap the hole with threads. Now take a short piece of pipe, or even a socket that will slip over the part of the case that is still sticking out of the die. Put a washer over the pipe/socket and insert a ¼" bolt through the washer and into the case. Tighten till the threads pull the stuck case out of the die.[you may have to add washers if you run out of threads on the bolt] Next time, lube that case better! Regards, Eagleye

 

[dizzy dan 1]

Lee dies you should be able to loosen the 2 top nuts & drive the decapping rod down & the case will pop out.Better instuctions with the dies.DAN>>>

 

[Crazy.kayaker]

I tried that as this is my second stuck brass, but my first to strip the rim right off

 

[roberti11]

I tried that as this is my second stuck brass, but my first to strip the rim right off

With the rim gone, a standard stuck case remover will not work, you may be alble to find a Lag bolt with the correct diameter and hope its threads will bite into the brass of the case, but I think it is time to order a new die, and be a bit more judicious with the case lube

 

[(((Echo)))]

The stuck case instructions, per my rifle die set sheet:





You're screwed!!!!












Just kidding.

Actually, its:

If you forget to lube a case, the rim will be pulled off and the case will remain stuck. If this happens-- loosen, but do not remove, the decapper clamp. Use a 3/16 drift punch and a large hammer to tap on the decapper rod and drive the stuck case free.

I've done this. It works great.

(E)

 

[scout]

You'll likely find that the process will damage your decapping pin and decapping rod (so I've found with RCBS dies), so be prepared to buy some parts, if not a new die ... and more case lube.

 

[John Y Cannuck]

Eagleye gave excellent directions for a method that rarely fails.
as he said, you need to use more lube. Are you using Lee lube?
It works very well for me. Make sure you have a uniform, light coating on the brass.
A bit inside the neck of the case, even if it's only every third or fourth case, will help immeasurably.