Need Advice - 7.62X54R Reloading

[happydude]

I actually cannot use my Lee full length die for my brass (Bell/SB). Thankfully, my RCBS neck size die works out just fine but it set me back about 60bucks when all was done.

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[Craig67]

Happydude,

what is the problem with the Lee die ?

I'm sizing some S&B brass with mine, no problems so far.

[happydude]

It won't size all the way. At the end of the process I can't go through the full motion and then the expander part sticks in the case and I have to cut the case open to get it out.

[Claven2]

What press are you using? A good press (ie, classic cast, rock chucker, dillon, etc.) should have enough leverage to make it a non-issue. Are you using an aluminum press? If so, that's probably your problem.

Also, are you using case lube?

[happydude]

I'm using an RCBS Rockchucker, tried little lube and tried lots of lube, no difference. I get almost all the way but I assure you, even though I don't get all the way when I reverse the stroke the expanding ball/pin gets stuck in the case. Absolutely no issue with the RCBS neck size die though.

[Craig67]

Sounds like an out of whack die, I'd send it back to Lee.