Why????????

[KnotRight]

About 3 months ago I when to reload a bunch of 223s with a set of RCBS dies that I have been using for 5+ years. The first one got stuck. Finished with a set of Hornady dies that I have as a backup set.

Tonight, I was going to reload the 223s that I shot today and the first one got stuck and yes it was lube really good. Finished with the Hornady dies. I bought an extra spendel and expander ball awhile back so I replaced the one in the dies after removing the stuck case. Before setting up the die, I took some brake cleaner and cleaned inside of the die. To setup the die, I grabbed a piece of brass the I just resized and lubed it again. Damn brass got stuck.

Will be calling RCBS in the morning to see if I can send the die to them to look at. I know that they are not thae expensive but it is just the principle.

 

[GymB]

It’s Trump’s fault.

I have both the RCBS and Hornady dies for 223 but tended toward the Hornady. I guess I was playing with the sliding bullet aligned on the seating die and have just not tried the RCBS. Only been loading 223 for about a year. Anyway, can you explain your preference for RCBS?

BTW, I use RCBS does for pistol, so it’s not a brand thing.

 

[KnotRight]

JimB, I do not have an answer to your question why I use the RCBS in 223. I reload for 11 pistol calibers and 7 rifle calibers that I shoot. Also, have a set of 4 other rifle caliber dies that I do not have a gun for......yet. I have a backup set of dies for the 223 and 308. It is funny that I use a different set of dies for 38/357 and 44 Spl/44 mag and one set is RCBS and the other is Hornady.
The dies are split maybe 55/45 RCBS over Hornady. I use Redding in 204 Ruger. Besides RCBS, Hornady and Redding I do have a couple sets of Lyman and Lee dies. When a set of dies come up for sale that are cheap and in good condition I usually will by them.

I can tell you RCBS dies has the best customer service.

 

[GymB]

Yeah I have a mix of other brands, was loading 9mm with Redding and 38special with Dillon today. I think the only die set I’ve ever bought new was 300BLk.

Just kinda get using one set for a caliber and mostly stick with it.

RCBS and Hornady have both been great, but I really like Lee’s approach where you just go select the parts you need from their website and they send it.

 

[Charlie]

To setup the die, I grabbed a piece of brass the I just resized and lubed it again. Damn brass got stuck.

What lube are you using? The reason I ask is that you could easily stick a case if you used one of the spray-on lubes and then quickly put it into the die before the solvent had a chance to evaporate.

 

[KnotRight]

Charlie, been there and done that with Hornady One Shot.
For the past 3 years I have been using Hornady Unique wax. It is like Imperial wax and last forever. Very easy to use.

BTW, RCBS said to send the dies back to them to exam.

 

[Catfish]

I can tell you RCBS dies has the best customer service.

This is true - My first piece of green gear was a trimmer I bought used. I called CS to order something missing and they *refused* payment, even for shipping. Said they aren't set up for that, and didn't care I wasn't the OP. Turned me into a long time customer.

 

[MacEntyre]

Be a minimalist wrt yer lube... that might keep 'em from stickin'.