IA Born Report post Posted August 30, 2019 I completely brain farted and forgot to lube a.30-06 case before depcapping/resizing it. Now its stuck in the die. Anyone in Flagstaff that has a stuck case puller they can help me with real quick, today or tomorrow afternoon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted August 30, 2019 I have one I can send you if you don't find one in Flag. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted August 31, 2019 2 hours ago, lancetkenyon said: I have one I can send you if you don't find one in Flag. Thanks for the texts! That thing is STUCK! Even the freezer trick didn't work. Waiting to see if I can get to my neighbor's vice for better leverage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoofnit Report post Posted August 31, 2019 You can make one pretty easy, you need a nut or a spacer that will fit over the case head (1/2") will work usually and give you a little space above the cartridge head, a 1/4-20 grade 8 bolt about 1" long with threads the whole length. a nice thick 1/4" washer , and a 1/4-20 tap and the appropriate drill (.200 ish). pull the decap rod back into the case as far as you can, run the drill through the primer pocket carefully so you don't hit the decap rod, run the tap through carefully, brass threads easy though. place the nut over the end of the case , then the washer and your bolt , hold the die an tighten the bolt, case should pop right out. enjoy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitemann Report post Posted August 31, 2019 If all else fails you can send it back to manufacturer and they will remove it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted August 31, 2019 1 minute ago, Nitemann said: If all else fails you can send it back to manufacturer and they will remove it. That could be a last ditch effort. I've done it before, but it takes longer to get it back than I have time or patience (mostly patience!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MMACFIVE Report post Posted August 31, 2019 You know they are like $16 at Sportsmans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted August 31, 2019 46 minutes ago, MMACFIVE said: You know they are like $16 at Sportsmans? I ended up buying one for slightly more than that. Figured it was worth the long term investment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MMACFIVE Report post Posted August 31, 2019 9 hours ago, IA Born said: I ended up buying one for slightly more than that. Figured it was worth the long term investment. If you are like me you’ll do it again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted August 31, 2019 1 minute ago, MMACFIVE said: If you are like me you’ll do it again This was my second time, but different die. I figured it was worth the investment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted August 31, 2019 Did you try spraying a little penetrating oil like Kroil or PB Blaster to creep between die body and brass? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted August 31, 2019 14 minutes ago, lancetkenyon said: Did you try spraying a little penetrating oil like Kroil or PB Blaster to creep between die body and brass? My wife asked me if I tried WD40. I thought that would ruin the die for some reason. I have some Liquid Wrench penetrating oil. I'll give that a try! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted August 31, 2019 2 hours ago, IA Born said: My wife asked me if I tried WD40. I thought that would ruin the die for some reason. I have some Liquid Wrench penetrating oil. I'll give that a try! Well I think you are one of the brighter light bulbs on CWT but why would you think WD would ruin the die? Lance is spot on about Kroil but the new WD40 Specialist is the best corrosion protectant on the market today and out performs everything else. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted September 1, 2019 3 hours ago, PRDATR said: Well I think you are one of the brighter light bulbs on CWT but why would you think WD would ruin the die? Lance is spot on about Kroil but the new WD40 Specialist is the best corrosion protectant on the market today and out performs everything else. Touche and thanks! I needed that! To be fair, I was beyond upset at my wife last night, on top of being extremely tired and grouchy anyway, so its possible I was blowing off her input out of spite. That and my former blonde self (tow head until I was 4) makes random appearances. We'll go with that! Normally, I'm a proponent of "If you can't fix it with duct tape and WD40, it isn't fixable!". I lubed the snot out of it and it popped right out when I finally got to my neighbor's vice this afternoon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted September 1, 2019 17 hours ago, IA Born said: Touche and thanks! I needed that! To be fair, I was beyond upset at my wife last night, on top of being extremely tired and grouchy anyway, so its possible I was blowing off her input out of spite. That and my former blonde self (tow head until I was 4) makes random appearances. We'll go with that! Normally, I'm a proponent of "If you can't fix it with duct tape and WD40, it isn't fixable!". I lubed the snot out of it and it popped right out when I finally got to my neighbor's vice this afternoon. Glad it worked out for you. I was a toe head until just after High School, and still have a few of those moments as I'm turning into a Q-Tip. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
