Installing the reloading die set, Using the lube die – RCBS Lube Die User Manual

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INSTALLING THE RELOADING DIE SET

The sizer die should be installed at station 2. The expander-decapping unit

in the sizer die must be backed up so that it will not decap the newly seated
primer. Or, you can remove the decapping pin entirely. Powder charging should
take place at station 3. The seater die should be installed in station 4.

Adjust the decapping pin in the sizer die to avoid decapping the newly
seated primer.

USING THE LUBE DIE

Cases must be properly lubricated prior to resizing or they will stick in the

sizer die. Excessive lubricant will cause dented or collapsed shoulders on bot-
tle neck cases. Before reloading, check the felt lubricating bushing for lubri-
cant. This is easily done by running an unlubricated case into the Lube Die.
Remove the case from the die and inspect it carefully. There should be a light
film of lubricant all around the case with none on the case shoulder. If there
appears to be an excessive amount of lubricant on the case, run several cases
through the die to soak up the excessive lubricant. Wipe the cases clean with
a damp cloth and repeat if necessary. When you are satisfied the proper level
of lubrication has been obtained, you are ready to proceed with reloading.

One filling of the Lube Die with lubricant will last for 100 to 250 cases,

depending on the case size. Add lubricant as soon as you detect increased siz-
ing pressure and a noticeable absence of lubricant on the case.

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