sounds like you need to change to a better sizing lube..... or use more of the lube you have already been using.


for sizing any rifle rounds i recommend imperial sizing wax!

 

yep... sounds like a lube issue.

 

Imperial sizing wax .... get some.

 

Both of the companies should give you warranty replacement parts for them (Lee requires pictures). What sizing lube are you using? Dillon, Hornady and Redding all make great lubes -- and they really aren't that expensive.

 

Separate the functions into 2 different procedures. First deprime the 223 brass and THEN re-form to 300. Attempting both operations at the same time is causing undue stress.

 

Separate the functions into 2 different procedures. First deprime the 223 brass and THEN re-form to 300. Attempting both operations at the same time is causing undue stress.

Any quality depriming rod should not cause any issues doing this in 1 stage -- beridan primed brass will cause issues, but 2 stages won't help with that.

 

Any quality depriming rod should not cause any issues doing this in 1 stage -- beridan primed brass will cause issues, but 2 stages won't help with that.

whatever......

 

For the record, I like to do it in two stages also. Decap, clean - then resize. (when dealing with rifle brass)

300blk is a pia. I no longer mess with it.

 

Lee sent me 2 new decapping pins after i bent one on a universal decapper. All it took was an email and they were at the door a few days later. If you ask them about the procedure for un-sticking a stuck case, they will tell you to use a hammer.

 

For the record, I like to do it in two stages also. Decap, clean - then resize. (when dealing with rifle brass)

300blk is a pia. I no longer mess with it.

Cleaning the brass in between becomes a separate ordeal. When properly setup, the decapping process is done prior to the neck of the case starting to resize -- thus it's not required to deprime separately. If you clean in between, that helps keep your dies scratch free and clean; also, it allows the case lube to have better contact with the casings.

 

Lee will replace the decapping rod. As far as ordering from Titan Reloading, have no fear. They are reputable and ship quick (if in stock). I bought my Loadmaster and other small parts from them and I'm very happy with their service

 

Buy these and your problems are gone.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/840357/redding-2-die-set-300-aac-blackout-762x35mm
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/433977/imperial-bio-green-case-lube-3-oz-liquid

 

Well I emailed hornady and told them the story, they said I can order the parts to repair my brand new dies from the hornady sales team. They said the parts I need to order are

The spindle is 398567 cant seem to locate this one I am trying to get a different part number
The expander is 396284 6.89$ from midwayusa
The decap pin is 390222 1.99$ from midwayusa

And that the factory 300 aac expander from hornady is 306.5 measurement on the caliper .

Prepped brass for your enjoyment.

 

Well I emailed hornady and told them the story, they said I can order the parts to repair my brand new dies from the hornady sales team. They said the parts I need to order are

The spindle is 398567 cant seem to locate this one I am trying to get a different part number
The expander is 396284 6.89$ from midwayusa
The decap pin is 390222 1.99$ from midwayusa

And that the factory 300 aac expander from hornady is 306.5 measurement on the caliper .

Prepped brass for your enjoyment.

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What case lube are you using?

 

I use clenzoil gun oil as case lube and have since i started reloading years ago , It just adds extra cleaning steps to make sure all oil is off cases before primer and powder charge is added...

 

Lee ended up sending me 3 decapping rods for a 50 BMG. They ask me to take picture and I did, they sent me a new one. The threads were a tad rough so they sent an extra two. I learned not to use Lee lube with a 50 BMG. I think they had a new one at my house in three days...