Dumb question about depriming

[Raven mach]

So I'm just getting into reloading. Using a hornady single stage. Got the 223 deprive/size die setup to just touching And the 3/16 of the rod sticking out. Stuck a shell in and damn that thing just stops! Seems like it gets 3/4 of the shell up into the die and stops. I then pull it back down and it feels stuck to the point it's pretty firm to pull the handle down.

The press is not mounted to a a very thick bench but more of a table and I have plans of fixing that,but does it really take that much effort? That I have to apply even more to get the case up in the die and back out? Seemed like it was binding up and I stopped before I felt I'd ruin anything. I sprayed a little case lube on the shell but didn't seem to help much?

Sorry if this seems ignorant, I figure I'm missing something here

[UclaPeon44]

Lube case outside and lube neck inside

[baih777]

Look inside the case. Make sure it's not Berdan primers.
A pebble in the primer hole will cause that on boxer primers.

Or not lubed correctly.

[jcourson]

Unless you are using a Lee universal decappig die, you are not just removing the primer, but you are also sizing the case. Like UclaPeon44 said, you will need to ensure that your .223 cases are lubed or you are going to get them stuck in the die. You really don;t want that to happen.

I was suprised to realize that there are berdan primed brass for .223 (particularly foreign 5.56).

Also, if you have gotten a hold of once fired military brass, you will probably break some decapping pins using the hornady die while removing the crimped in primers.

[Raven mach]

They look like the standard boxer primers to me, and I did spray the case with some lube,but I'll check again and try to spray it again.i appreciate the response trying to help and not just responding with something about a newbie and how ignorant the question is

[NorCalFocus]

My issue with spray lube, too little and you get stuck cases. Too much and you get hydraulic denting. Get yourself a tube of Hornady Unique Case Lube or Redding Sizing Wax. Wax is easier to apply, and a super thin coat is all it takes.

Also have you taken apart your die and inspected it?

[kcheung2]

What brand of spray lube are you using? There's one in particular that's not very useful. I don't use spray lubes so I never bothered remembering the brand.

I use RCBS lube that you squirt on the pad. It takes longer than sprays, but that's what came with the kit and it works fine. With the proper lube, resizing .223 cases uses very little effort.

[superdave50]

I prefer using a dedicated depriming die (Lee) or the Franklin hand deprimer (unless primers are crimped)
It takes less effort and I can store up deprimed, clean brass

[Raven mach]

I have not taken anything apart. Didn't really think I needed to?

I'm using the one shot hornady spray. I get one case 3/4 up in there and it's locked solid. Desk flexis just to pull the case back out so I never tried to push it harder. I'm certain it will get stuck. I did unscrew the deprime pin and it still does it

[Raven mach]

I prefer using a dedicated depriming die (Lee) or the Franklin hand deprimer (unless primers are crimped)
It takes less effort and I can store up deprimed, clean brass

Well that's not what I have so..

[Jimmy's]

You do own a reloading manual right? Read the introduction and basics two or three times until all is registered. Then proceed.

[Raven mach]

Yes, I've read it. I'd doesn't say anything about doing the specific functions. It only tells you WHAT those functions are.

[baih777]

Where you located?
Can you post a couple pics of the case and headstamp?

[TexasJackKin]

Check to make sure, the de-priming stem is not sticking to far out. it can bottom out on the inside of the case. Back it out a few turns and see if the case will go further into the die.

[OpenSightsOnly]

Yes, I've read it. I'd doesn't say anything about doing the specific functions. It only tells you WHAT those functions are.

Sierra reloading manual does a very good job of explaining the reloading process.

The enclosed instructions from the RCBS dies also offer a very good description of how to set-up and adjust the dies for FL sizing.

Look for the online instructions from RCBS if so inclined.

Also, for FL sizing on a single stage press, imperial sizing wax and imperial neck lube are a given - no stuck cases.