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RCBS....again
Topic Started: Mar 7 2008, 11:16 AM (1,273 Views)
Tom W.
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I recently traded my 30-06 Encore pistol barrel for a .22-250 barrel. I've been reloading for about 25 years or so, and in that time I've done a few "things", like broke a few decapping pins , crushed a few cases, lube dents, and the like, but yesterday was a first. I managed to get a bag of new brass and an RCBS die set for the 22-250, and set the first die up. I had already re-sized, measured, trimmed and put into the tumbler about 8 or 9 cases when something went awry. Not being used to loading anything so small, I wasn't thinking when I pulled the handle on the press. I evidently didn't have the case securely seated in the shell holder when I pulled the handle, and I just completely ruined the whole thing. The only thing that survived my error were three lock nuts and the die body. I swear I've felt more resistance when necking up cases for the larger calibers.
A quick call to RCBS and the lady I talked to said the replacement parts were on the way. I didn't much have to tell her more than what I did, and give my address. (which I'm sure they have, I'm kinda bad about blowing O-rings on my Lubrisizer!)

I'm still in awe as to the customer service some of these large companies provide!
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Almtnman
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Good thing about RCBS is they have a lifetime guarantee on their equipment. I use a RCBS press and have a bunch of RCBS dies and haven't had any problems out of mine. Like you mentioned, you might not have had the shellholder slide all the way into position when you pulled the handle. I've caught myself doing that a time or two and noticed it before hand.
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Steven Hoog
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Being a newbie, mental note make sure the brass is seated well.

Thank you!
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