scratched dies

[JBD]

bought a set of lyman dies and the sizing die is scratched. Is it safe to use on my ammo and is there anything I can do to fix it or have it fixed.

 

['Boo]

Is the die scratched - leaving ridges on your brass, or is the die leaving scratches on your cases?

If it is the latter find a small wooden dowel that will chuck into a hand drill. Wrap some fine synthetic steel wool around the rod , add a bit of oil and after removing the decapping rod polish up inside the die.

 

[RePete]

If they are new, take them back to the store or call Lyman.

 

[JBD]

Thanks to all

I was able to polish the scratches out with a dremel and some metal polish.

 

[senior]

I use a piece of 1/4" wooden dowel. Split the end & insert a small folded piece of emery cloth, then spin it with a drill! Works for me

 

[prosper]

What works well is to drill out the primer pocket on a sized piece of brass, thread it, and install a drill mandrel in the bottom of the brass. Remove the stem from the die, add a little rouge or polishing cream (like mag wheel polish, or toothpaste even), and go at it.