I grind mine off/out. Swaging 1000 pieces of brass ain't that much fun.
Chamfer tool chucked in a drill.
Also have a lyman crimp remover but only use that on stubborn ones.
Problem solved. Move on.
For those that come along with a similar problem, do you think it could be my lubricant? I’m using the Lee stuff. I have some Hotshot coming today. Does the lubricant need to dry some before becoming effective? It’s frustrating getting started, and then encountering a stuck piece of brass that has to be cut free.
I don't know what you mean? Are saying you have to cut brass off the swaging mandrel?
It should have a plate that just knocks the case off as the press handle is raised.
When I press the ram up to the shell, the shell will get stuck onto the rod. The only way I can remove the shell from the rod is to unscrew the rod from the housing and cut the shell to remove it.
There are two different rods for the RCBS swager. You must be using the large one in 223/5.56 cases.
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O I see now, use the small rod for the smaller cases like this and adjust it until it just touches the case web. You don't want to smash the case from the inside with over compression.
Lower the press handle, and adjust downwards just enough to hold the case against the radius of the swage till you get it just so.
Different head stamps may need further adjustment so sorting cases makes it easier.
Before you know it you'll be able swage just by feeling the resistance.
I’m unsure of the term case web. Case you define case web, please?
O I see now, use the small rod for the smaller cases like this and adjust it until it just touches the case web. You don't want to smash the case from the inside with over compression.
Lower the press handle, and adjust downwards just enough to hold the case against the radius of the swage till you get it just so.
Different head stamps may need further adjustment so sorting cases makes it easier.
Before you know it you'll be able swage just by feeling the resistance.
I stole this from the inter....
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I use my Dillon while watching TV. Do the rubber band mod, and it is quite quick.
Yep. And do them all or sort them well so you don’t have to do it again.