FROGO207
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I tried another experiment that did not work so well. I used straight Dawn to lube my brass and that worked well with the 3006 so was encouraged to continue. I just put the sizing die away when done with a wipe on the bottom as I always do. Two weeks later I went to use the die and stuck the first case hard. So I get my stuck case remover out and can't remove the brass.:banghead: I put the die in the freezer overnight with tension on it from the remover and try again the next day but it is still stuck. Next I put pressure on the allen wrench and tapped the wrench top with my hammer while holding it in a vise with wooden jaw pads. After three good taps it started to come free. When I got it apart I found that the Dawn had rusted the inside of the die. I cleaned the inside with fine sandpaper on a split dowel and it works but still scratches the brass some. Guess it is time for a new sizing die. Well the old one was made in 1974 so I got a lot of use out of it anyway.
MY WARNING
If you use water based lube be sure to clean and then oil your dies before putting them away.
MY WARNING
If you use water based lube be sure to clean and then oil your dies before putting them away.