resizing IVI 7.62 brass

I recently got a big pile of IVI 75 cases, but have only loaded 50 of them as a test. Done with Lee FL dies on a Lee Challenger press, I didn't perceive them as being any different than any other brand of case. And my loading bench/computer desk isn't exactly the sturdiest setup going.
 
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i had quite abit of trouble getting mine resized they were getting stuck in the die i had to trim resize and final trim the case mouth was going so far up it was making contact with the threads in the top of the die , i even had some brass that i had to resize in another die because it wouldnt chamber in my savage 10flp, couldnt close the bolt ,
 
I have found the solution. The usual light coating of resizing lube for some reason was not sufficient. If I apply a significantly greater amount of either Lee or Imperial lube, they full length size without having to apply bench breaking force. For some reason they require a lot more lube than the Federal brass. I'm switching back to Lee lube because its easier to really slop it on. I'll just have to really clean the cases afterwards to get any excess off.
 
Airborn_69 said:
Has anyone tried Redding porducts on milsurp brass?
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Yes! Save youself some expander buttons (and headaches) and get yourself a bushing die for the milsurp brass. Regular dies are not meant to handle the thick necks of military brass.

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Here is a fast and effective way to apply Lee case lube. Get a round plastic tub with a lid. An ice cream tub works well. I use a 4 litre one for rifle and a 2 litre one for pistol cases.

Half fill it with cases. Smear a one inch worm of Lee lube around the inside of the tub. Intal lid and then swirl the brass for about 30 seconds. This will lube the cases and put a tiny amount on the case mouth. For military cases, use a bit more lube.

After sizing the Lee lube wipes off with a paper towel.
 
About 25 years ago I actually broke a Rockchucker press by resizing IVI 7.62 brass that had been fired in the militias 1919 brownings. I was using a snipe on the handle and an RCBS small base sizing die. Back then RCBS had no lifetime warranty.
 
buckbrush said:
About 25 years ago I actually broke a Rockchucker press by resizing IVI 7.62 brass that had been fired in the militias 1919 brownings. I was using a snipe on the handle and an RCBS small base sizing die. Back then RCBS had no lifetime warranty.
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If you ever need brass that bad again let me know, I'll send you some.
 
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