I have seen a couple of posts with this subject before.
Is there any way I can messure the die set or the chamber to see if everything i within the limits.

When resizing my 9,3x64 brass (RWS), I really have to use force, and the brass does not look too nice after I get it out of the die.

Any tips?

Magnar

Take the die apart,and wrap a patch around a bore brush that will just fit in the die.

Now dab on some FLITZ and chuck it in your electric drill.

A minute of two will clean up the die and most likely solve your problem.

What lube are you using?

I've used Lyman dies in the past and experienced just what you describe. Bottom line is Lyman dies are just not real good dies and usually poorly polished among other things. As the other poster suggests, try polishing out the inside of the die with some super fine abrasive...or just get rid of the dies. Redding makes very good dies. RCBS are generally good. These are about all I'll touch anymore.

You didn't mention the lube you were using, I don't believe? Certain poor lube or inadequate lubing will cause you life to be miserable. The new spray on lubes are good and easy to use. (Just a suggestion)

I have several Lyman dies, never a problem with any of them. Not to say that there might not be a problem with an individual die, but if a visual inspection shows what appears to be a smooth surface, check your expander ball for corrosion. Lube the case necks inside and out, and try again.

I use RCBS case lube.

I'll try polishing the die and see how it works.
Thanks.

Magnar

I have a suspicions that on occasion Lyman makes dies that are smaller than the spec diameter. My original .270 Win sizing die was so tight that it took every ounce of main force to get the cases sized. Even virgin brass (which is ususally undersized as formed) was tight. At first I blamed the weak leverage of my Orange Crusher press, but other Lyman dies have worked fine. Botton line... Lyman is low quality stuff. I have said this before and I always get strong protests from those who have used Lyman equipment for 40+ years with no complaints, but my original set of reloading tools was all Lyman and I spent 15 years of reloading misery before I replaced the whole lot of it with Redding. I would have happily spent twice what I originally shelled out for that Lyman set to have bought an RCBS set instead of saving myself about $30 by going with the Lyman set (I have had similar complaints with the Lyman lube-sizer). A die is only $25. Get a Hornady, RCBS or Redding set (or just a new sizing die) and pitch that Lyman piece of rubbish in the garbage where it belongs. Or send it back and demand a refund.

I have ran into the same problem with lyman dies I just dont buy them anymore.

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Originally posted by Pecos45:
I've used Lyman dies in the past and experienced just what you describe. Bottom line is Lyman dies are just not real good dies and usually poorly polished among other things. As the other poster suggests, try polishing out the inside of the die with some super fine abrasive...or just get rid of the dies. Redding makes very good dies. RCBS are generally good. These are about all I'll touch anymore.

You didn't mention the lube you were using, I don't believe? Certain poor lube or inadequate lubing will cause you life to be miserable. The new spray on lubes are good and easy to use. (Just a suggestion)

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