Neck tension help

[foxx]

I have re-sized (de-primed) primed cases before. I suppose you should do so very carefully...( it may be safer to just fire the primed case in your rifle without loading with powder and bullet, then de-prime the spent primer ). My guess is your cases did not get necked properly the first time because the collet is getting hung-up inside the die. Before proceeding, take it apart, polish the collet with fine grit sand paper or emery cloth, clean, and then lube with white lithium grease. You may have to do this several times until everything moves freely inside the die. After that, you should be good to go.

[Linedog]

Thanks for the information , I will fire off the primed cases and take the die apart like you suggested .

[Linedog]

I did what you said and took the die apart . The first piece came out ok and the decamping pin was a struggle and is covered in rust , but the tapered , slotted piece will barley move . can't get the MF out . You are right it must be hanging up . These are new Lee dies just came from Titan Reloading last week .have sprayed gun oil on it and will keep trying .