Beginners Guide to Handloading - Part 2d: Depriming and Resizing

Part 2d: Depriming and Resizing

In this video I will show you how to adjust your resizing die, apply case lube, and deprime your brass using a RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme handloading press.

Original Blog Post:

[wbduckman]

FINALLY, , , , a reloading instructional video for the beginner. A step-by-step tutorial. I am a visual learner. Instructions confuse me most of the time so this is refreshing. THANK YOU for taking the time to put together these videos.

[rperry]

I prefer to deprime before I tumble/clean my brass. That way the primer pockets get cleaned at the same time. So I deprime and resize in 2 different processes.

And yes, if you hang your depriming pin down more than .375, you risk breaking/bending it. hanging out an inch or more, it is no surprise you were breaking the 06 depriming pin.

[Drivapete]

Buy Hornady lock nuts. They come in a package of six and replace the RCBS nuts with a more reliable lock.

[gregjones]

The priming pin should stick out 3/8 inch just over 2 quarters thick . Just thought I’d help you brother.

[JohnnyBGoode]

New sizing dies need to be degreased and blown out. This assures the vent hole is cleared, so you won't pull a vacuum and get a stuck case.

[doctorweld]

So when you have the primer pin set an 1" below are you only depriming and not sizing? Or are you depriming and neck sizing with one stroke? Because everything else I've watched says to set the priming pin 3/16" from the bottom.

[marcgordon]

I originally found this video because I got brass stuck in my die (NIGHTMARE) and did not want to go through that again, figured I was missing a step somewhere. I was afraid I was going to have to buy another die set - just bought this one - this was my first go around with bottle neck ammo reloading. I just want to say thanks, this was most helpful and it was easy to follow. I would also recommend watching the other videos in this series, he really breaks things down and gives his reasoning behind why he does it.

[ReadySetReloadRSR]

I slam something on my workbench which creates a visual spike in the audio graph once the videos are imported. I can then see where I need to sync them up to then it's just a matter of fine tuning. The process is similar to those white wooden things they slam down in movies when they cut scenes. Now I think those things even have a timer on them. :)

[iToddi]

Who makes the Primer catcher for your press? Is that a Rebel press?

[jonperley]

Dont over lube your case you WILL dent it and don't over lube the inside of your case neck to much lube will weaken your powder over time! ! I'm not a now it all but have been reloading for 40 plus years and have learned the do's and Don'ts

[aldur]

Nice video, my new rcbs rebel press wobbles when shaking the handle, do I need to tighten it or is it something acceptable?

[lucy]

Thank you. This is best explanation I've found so far. Way to dumb it down for me HAHA

[RetrieverTrainingAlone]

Seating resizing die 1/8 or 1/4 turn after touching the shellholder or does it not really matter (1/8 versus 1/4 turn)?

[redknighton]

Does it help or hurt to add lock tite the retaining nut?

[davidsicktich]

Very helpful video, thanks for posting it.

[alphadogpredators]

This is a good starting point but you should really be measuring how much your bumping the shoulder... ideally .002 is how far u want to bump the shoulder

[thomasherbert]

Yes, 7:53 he needs to review the instructions, as they are very clear about the decapping pin

[sidneywhite]

How far did the priming pin stick out?

[james-imsj]

I'm brand new to this so question may seem silly..lol but when you stuck the brush inside the brass that dont effect the powder..? Having the lube inside.

[brianmaney]

So how do you determine pin protrusion? Just “like an inch”???