.222 case Stuck in a RCBS F/L die---Help-

Prince55 · February 4, 2008, 03:25 AM

I've never had this happen before. I had the shellholder rip both sides off
the rim of a Remington .222 case and it's stuck firmly in the RCBS F/L die.
Any suggestions as how to get it out would be Greatly appreciated.

wncchester · February 4, 2008, 08:03 AM

Get an RCBS stuck-case remover.

Next time make sure you lube the lower portion of each case.

JackM · February 4, 2008, 02:33 PM

There's lot's of tips in this thread. You can make your own stuck case puller if you've got the parts handy.

http://www.shootersforum.com/showthread.htm?t=35136

Bye
Jack

Shoney · February 4, 2008, 03:26 PM

The stuck case remover is nice as a kit, but you can get these:

13/64" drill bit to drill out flash hole

1/4" Tap to tap the inside of the flash hole

1/2" Socket (1/4" drive) goes up against die and allows stuck case to be pulled into it

1/4" x 1 1/2" Washer on top of socket (keeps bolt from gouging the top of the socket)

1/4" x 1" Machine bolt goes into threaded flash hole and is turned to pull case out
If you need extra insurance, get the setup ready, leave the die in the feezer over night, then pull.

Gbro · February 4, 2008, 04:13 PM

Shoney has it down good, but i thread the die into the press from the bottom.
then do your drilling, tap, and with a couple of washers on the top of press you can draw the stuck case out with the 1/4 20 bolt.

Shooter 973 · February 4, 2008, 06:07 PM

Call RCBS, and they will tell you to send it to them, along with $5 and they will remove the case and send it back to you in about 2 weeks. Cheap and easy and a good learning moment!!!

Prince55 · February 4, 2008, 07:25 PM

Hey Brothers---You guys come through EVERY TIME, that's what I Love
about this board.
I told a friend of mine that I was loading the shells for---I posted on a
firearms/reloading board about the problem I ran into loading the .222 ammo.
He said that sounds serious---I said---Trust Me when I get home this evening
I'll probably have a Whole list of posters/friends that are standing in line with tips and advice about this problem and BAM !!!
Looking back with the 20/20 hind sight, what caused this problem was
#1 ---I bought an old set of dies off e-bay that hadn't been used for years
#2 ---I used some old lubricant that was probably 25-30 years old that was
a gift.
# 3---I had to totally full length resize the cases that were fired in his old
Savage 340 -.222 rifle to get them to chamber without resistance.

You guys are like a Miracle and I can't say THANKS enough.
BLESS EVERY ONE OF YOU.

February 4, 2008, 03:26 PM	#4
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	The stuck case remover is nice as a kit, but you can get these: 13/64" drill bit to drill out flash hole 1/4" Tap to tap the inside of the flash hole 1/2" Socket (1/4" drive) goes up against die and allows stuck case to be pulled into it 1/4" x 1 1/2" Washer on top of socket (keeps bolt from gouging the top of the socket) 1/4" x 1" Machine bolt goes into threaded flash hole and is turned to pull case out If you need extra insurance, get the setup ready, leave the die in the feezer over night, then pull. __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Flag - - -, and to the Republic for which it stands….Our Forefathers were brilliant for giving us a Republic, not a democracy! Do you know the difference??? and WHY?http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissue...les.asp?id=111

February 4, 2008, 04:13 PM	#5
Gbro Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,084	Shoney has it down good, but i thread the die into the press from the bottom. then do your drilling, tap, and with a couple of washers on the top of press you can draw the stuck case out with the 1/4 20 bolt. __________________ Gbro CGVS For the message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, But to us who are being saved, It Is The Power Of God. 1Corinthians 1-18

February 4, 2008, 06:07 PM	#6
Shooter 973 Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2001 Location: Home town of John M. Browning, Utah Posts: 499	Stuck case.......... Call RCBS, and they will tell you to send it to them, along with $5 and they will remove the case and send it back to you in about 2 weeks. Cheap and easy and a good learning moment!!! __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

February 4, 2008, 07:25 PM	#7
Prince55 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2007 Posts: 472	.222 stuck case--- Hey Brothers---You guys come through EVERY TIME, that's what I Love about this board. I told a friend of mine that I was loading the shells for---I posted on a firearms/reloading board about the problem I ran into loading the .222 ammo. He said that sounds serious---I said---Trust Me when I get home this evening I'll probably have a Whole list of posters/friends that are standing in line with tips and advice about this problem and BAM !!! Looking back with the 20/20 hind sight, what caused this problem was #1 ---I bought an old set of dies off e-bay that hadn't been used for years #2 ---I used some old lubricant that was probably 25-30 years old that was a gift. # 3---I had to totally full length resize the cases that were fired in his old Savage 340 -.222 rifle to get them to chamber without resistance. You guys are like a Miracle and I can't say THANKS enough. BLESS EVERY ONE OF YOU.

February 4, 2008, 03:25 AM	#1
Prince55 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2007 Posts: 472	.222 case Stuck in a RCBS F/L die---Help- I've never had this happen before. I had the shellholder rip both sides off the rim of a Remington .222 case and it's stuck firmly in the RCBS F/L die. Any suggestions as how to get it out would be Greatly appreciated.

February 4, 2008, 08:03 AM	#2
wncchester Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2002 Posts: 2,832	Get an RCBS stuck-case remover. Next time make sure you lube the lower portion of each case.

February 4, 2008, 02:33 PM	#3
JackM Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Sask. Posts: 108	There's lot's of tips in this thread. You can make your own stuck case puller if you've got the parts handy. http://www.shootersforum.com/showthread.htm?t=35136 Bye Jack