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The depriming die is also the sizing die. Once installed in the press, you are forcing the oversized case into the die up to the shellplate, squeezing it down to size and popping the primer out.
 
Doesn't the die resize the case as well as decap?

If so, then you need the press (and lube on the case) to force it into (and back out of) the resizing die. That step reduces the size of the case to its original dimensions.

All will be clear when you get your press.
 
Just to let you know if the dies are carbide you do not have to lubricate each case. If they are steel than each case has to be lubricated. As stated above usually i resizes the case and deprimes so you can not put the case in by hand.
 
Are you getting a reloading manual in the same package as the press? You really have to read a manual before starting to reload. Even if your press comes with reloading "instructions". Like Lee dies do. A single sheet of instructions just isn't going to do it! If you are waiting for the press to arrive may I suggest you pop down to the local gun store and pick up another reloading manual to read while you are waiting. It will clear things up a bit and you won't be in such a rush to "just set up the press and start" when it arrives. You can't have too many reloading manuals!

Be safe,


Fudd
 
"...pick up another..." Yep. And buy a copy of The ABC's of Reloading while you're there. Read it cover to cover before you do anything. You'll need a good solid bench to mount the press on too. No partical board top either.
 
doc25 said:
Just to let you know if the dies are carbide you do not have to lubricate each case. If they are steel than each case has to be lubricated. As stated above usually i resizes the case and deprimes so you can not put the case in by hand.
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if you dont have carbide dies for your pistol cartridges, spend the extra 10 or 20 bucks and get some!!...

raise your hands if you like lubing cases!....
 
You say you have hornady dies. Look in the end with the pin and if it's gold looking, its not carbide but titanium nitride. You don't need to lube with ti-nitride either, but clean em out now and again, and don't run sandy cases through them.
 
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