Recently, I've noticed that after the case has been resized and comes out of the die, the neck and shoulder of the case (6.5 x 55 SE) has lube on it. I thought it odd, but thought maybe it had always been that way but I had never noticed it. I know I wasn't getting any lube on the shoulder or neck before resizing so it must be getting on there from up inside the die.
Well, out of 8 resized cases yesterday three of them came out with dents in their necks. The brass was PMC brand and had been used three times before (factory load, reloaded twice already).
Would it be the lube getting on the neck and shoulder from inside the die that is causing the dents in the neck? Or could it also be that this was just cheaper brass that had worn thin? Do I need to clean out my resizer die and if so, what is the proper procedure? Would it also need some type of oil or protectant put on it to prevent rust after it was cleaned?
Thanks!
Well, out of 8 resized cases yesterday three of them came out with dents in their necks. The brass was PMC brand and had been used three times before (factory load, reloaded twice already).
Would it be the lube getting on the neck and shoulder from inside the die that is causing the dents in the neck? Or could it also be that this was just cheaper brass that had worn thin? Do I need to clean out my resizer die and if so, what is the proper procedure? Would it also need some type of oil or protectant put on it to prevent rust after it was cleaned?
Thanks!