Cleaning RCBS Dies?

[Quickdraw McGraw]

I mostly load 45 acp and 44 mag using Lee dies but I've had new RCBS dies for my 270 for a while and I am now ready to do some reloading with them, once I get some powder. I like to clean the factory oils, grease etc. off and oil up my dies before I start but I'm not sure how to take apart to clean. How do I get the seater plug out of the seater die to clean inside of it? There is a threaded piece at the top of the die which has a lock nut on it. Anyone help a buddy out! If I try to unscrew it (back out of the top of the die) i stops at a certain point! The sizing die is simple enough but thought I'd ask about the seater die so I don't screw it up!

 

[dcloco]

The seater plug needs to be removed through the bottom of the die. Keep threading (tighten, after removing lock nut) the seater plug until it falls out in your hand.

I use carburetor spray cleaner.

Of note, I also follow Varmint Al's advice and polish the inside of seating dies as well. THIS WORKS!!

2/3 of the way down the page...there is pictures and info...

http://www.varmintal.com/arelo.htm

 

[Quickdraw McGraw]

dclocoI have removed the lock nut and screwed the bolt in the whole way until it is lower than the top of the thread do I need to use a small screwdriver and screw it in further? The seater plug still won't fall out. I shake it and it rattles but won't fall out.

 

[rcmodel]

Yes!
Keep screwing till it falls out.

And once you get them squeeky clean, put a little sizing lube on a Q-tip and lube them up very lightly again.
Otherwise you may stick a case one the first one.

If you de-grease with carb cleaner:
Too prevent the dies rusting later on, I would use some spray lube on the inside & outside, then blow or wipe off any excess.


rcmodel

 

[Quickdraw McGraw]

Thanks!

Got it guys. Thanks for the help.