Lyman reloading die problem

chr18426

January 09, 2006 18:35

I recently made the mistake of not lubing my Lyman .243 Win. resizing/decapping die. The shaft which holds the decapping pin, etc. bent. Can I buy a replacement? If so, where? In the future, how should I lube the die?

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  temblor

  January 09, 2006 18:56

  You can get them direct from Lyman. -- Put case lube on the brass case you are putting in the die to prevent sticking..........

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  jonk

  January 10, 2006 09:44

  I would suspect that it is more likely that the decapping rod is screwed a bit on the shallow side and it hit the bottom of the case when resizing, and folded up. Lack of lube might lead to a stuck case but I don't see how it would cause a bent rod. When you get your replacement, make sure the expander ball is well inside the die body, with just enough pin protruding to decap and you'll be fine.

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  chr18426

  January 11, 2006 09:43

  Thanks Temblor and Jonk. I will contact Lyman and take your advice on positioning.

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