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Lyman reloading die problem

chr18426chr18426 Member Posts: 6 ✭✭
edited January 2006 in Perry Shooter Competition Shooting and Reloading Forum
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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  • temblortemblor Member Posts: 2,153 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    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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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    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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  • chr18426chr18426 Member Posts: 6 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks Temblor and Jonk. I will contact Lyman and take your advice on positioning.
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