How to Remove a Stuck Case. Easy and Cheap!

[@charliehorse1967]

In 2020, of all the reloading videos available, this is, by far, the most useful.

[@BalkanDeputy]

Just to let you know it's now 2017 and your video is still helping people. Thank you.

[@hansb57]

Although this video is more than 10 years old it saved my day. Thanks!!! I didnt use your technique exactly but it showed me the way to go.

[@kmorris180]

Yesterday I stuck a 30-06 case. I thought I lubed it sufficiently. Today I came looking for a way to remove that case without having to order one of those kits. Thank you for making this video. The information is truly useful.

[@flnatv2410]

I just stuck my first case and in searching the web for a solution I came across this video....worked like a charm first time! Now I keep everything I used including the two nuts in a Tupperware bowl labeled "stuck case removing kit"....thanks big time!!

[@keneng3682]

Out of all the videos I watched, yours was the only one that worked, every time! I don't know what I'm doing wrong with these 223s, but I've been getting a stuck case every 100 or so.

[@johngrammer5717]

Stuck a case of 30-06. Bought die and#7 drill bit for 8 bucks at Home Depot with bolt and nuts. Took a few min to drill hole. A few min to cut smooth with the die. Pulled shell out perfectly. Was able to use crescent wrench under nuts to work the resizing plug out. No broken parts. Great video. Thanks.

[@delmarrey9077]

We use the same method in Machine shops to remove tapered pins from machinery assemblies. It’s called a “jacking screw”. If I might add, spray some Kroil around the case and use some anti-seize on the threads of the jacking bolt. Good work guy! Then there are slide hammers but you need more threads in the case b/c it would thanks out the threads on the first hit. Also, a fine thread bolt has more pulling power. * Use the proper drill size for each tap. And if the threads strip out go up to a 5/16 or 8 mm. The case gets thicker as the hole gets larger.

[@shanebrain2009]

You saved my bacon once a couple years ago. I since completely forgot about this method, and last night I got a .308 stuck in my Dillon case trimmer die. I tried all kinds of crazy stuff, and even broke my cheap lee press trying to unstick that case before I ran across your video again. And you saved my bacon again.

[@patrickross3290]

Have loaded thousands of rounds and encountered my first stuck case today. Tuned into You Tube and your video and it came out like a charm. Thank you and well done!

[@mikegahn8597]

2024, what an ingenious idea, I had my pliers out and decided to watch some videos and after I watched yours I implemented your process and it worked perfectly, I mean i thought I was going to have to send the dies back to Hornady but because of your video I’m loading again. I will say that you do need a 1/4 inch bolt that has a head on it that you can get I wrench on it because it’s tried using a bolt with a hex head and it wasn’t strong enough, I even had to increase leverage by extending the wrench handle with a pipe and sure enough it started working. Thanks so much for the video!!

[@nsantiago630]

This video helped me so much! Well done! Seriously well done it saved my night reloading. When you’re frustrated and can’t just run up to a reloading store or don’t want to wait for the stuck case remover you buy online. This video will save you!

[@CaveBear1031]

It's 2020 and this is still one of the most useful videos for reloaders and handloaders on Y.T.

[@stuartthomas923]

First of all you are genius keep making videos on reloading fix cuz people are always going to have problems

[@jasonpfister3629]

Just had a stuck .30-06 for my first stick case. Started to panic but saw this video and the physics checked out. I got the necessary tools from my shop, and used this method and did end up freeing my case from the die. Using the mechanical force of the threads pulling on the case popped it out. Just wanted to say that this method worked very well but you do have to have the knowledge to use the tap and die set. This guy does a great job of breaking it down Barney style so that even a beginner could use this method. Thank you very much for this video.

[@justsnuggle]

I know there's a company that makes a kit for this but your method is just as good thanks

[@jeffcarroll9944]

The best, most useful reloading video I've ever seen.

[@mylesdawe2609]

After 30mins finally decided to look to the internet and this has to be the best answer! Brilliant!

[@kenlynn340]

Well, I finally did it too! As I didn't have any suitable nuts available I substituted a socket from a 1/2 in drive and that worked just fine.

[@rickwalczyk586]

Worked excellent. Stuck my first case in over 40 years of reloading. Used a self tapping bolt instead of tapping and putting in a screw or bolt. Popped right out.

[@dubya2514]

I stuck a 308 in a small base die, your video worked great, FYI, don't use Hornady one shot case lube with small base AR dies, use rcbs, Dillon, or lanolin based lube. Thanks for putting this on KZbin 👍

[@clayholbrook6705]

Excellent video! I have it bookmarked for the occasional stuck brass I get about every 3rd year or so! Well Done!

[@ByronCbyzi4]

Saved me. 300 prc. this is brilliant. I used 5/16-18 nc tap. And one large nut with a stack of washers. It worked perfectly. Thanks!

[@flarewax6868]

This is great. Just what I needed. I'll never skip the case lubing part again!

[@fric8489]

I joined the reloading club u der lubed a case and stripped the rim off in the sizing die. Watched you video went out and bought the hardware 10min later got it removed. Thanks for making the video.

[@mjktrash]

To people watching that might be sceptical. I had a .338LM case STUCK hard! I ripped the entire case rim off with my press. I came looking for a solution and found this. Even as a machinist, this didn't occur to me, and then further seeing it, I thought about the heavy rim on the case versus the 1/4-20 thread and was very sceptical. Bottom line, it works! The washers on top of the socket I used as a spacer nearly gave up, but the threads held and the socket came out very nicely. #7 (.201") drill bit and 1/4-20 tap. ; )

[@JSKGath]

How did you know all the things I was going to try to do to get the case unstuck??? 🤣 I’ve been reloading for years and this was my first stuck case, I consider it a learning step. Your method worked wonderfully!! The best part was that I didn’t even have to run to Home Depot, I had everything needed in the garage. Much thanks!! 🙏🏼

[@concepcionlawhorn3785]

i have to Be Honest! This Method Really Works... Outstanding!

[@aaarghhh1]

$2.00 in parts and 10 minutes in time, brilliant, elegant solution.

[@zardozqq]

yea its a good idea

[@MrGeoffois]

just use something that slides into the case and use the leverage from the press to push it up and out. Spray some wd40 or something and let it soak first. I'm going to try that when I get back from the office and will update with the results. I guess I should film it also =)

[@TeufelHandlanger]

I was shopping for a new sizing die when I found your video. It took a little while, but I managed to un-stick a .30-06 case and save myself ~$30 that a new die would have cost me. Thanks!

[@TomCompton-k5w]

WOW!!! Thank you for this video. Got lazy and got stuck. Never again.....huge lesson learned.

[@jiminycrykies]

Good things work even many years later. Thank you for posting this. Worked extremely well!

[@daneblackburn613]

I had a stuck case in one of my 308 dies. Tonight I stuck one in other. Watched your video and pulled them both out in my truck shop. Sized 65 after. Thank you From 2023

[@seldian]

Just tried it. It worked. THANK YOU!!!!!!! i had a bit of a different setup, i have the hornady LNL. but the same is true. I was removing a 223/556. I used a 3/16 bit with a 6m tap. STEP UP THE BIT!!!! DO! NOT! GO! STARIGHT! TO! 3/16! Good luck have fun.

[@swampr42]

Thanks for the simple and inexpensive idea. I used your method tonight and it worked great.

[@Craig-uh6sp]

Sweet! Thanks for the video. Worked like a charm. I did not need to take my press apart to do it. You saved me from buying another die.

[@Sugarsail1]

had a stuck .223 case today and this got it done right quick. I used a 10-24 tap and socket head cap screw for the .223 case though. Thanks for the vid!

[@millerslaw]

Hey man big thanks for the info - was about to buy a new bushing die which are expensive, instead I bought a tap/die kit and was able to get the case out. You saved me some $ so again thank you.

[@viking7180]

Thank you!! First time using my press and big time stuck. Worked like a charm!!!!

[@mschanbacher]

Worked like a charm. Thanks for bailing me out!!!

[@thehanso]

Brilliant video, saved my Redding 308 FLS die. I wish I had found this before ordering an RCBS stuck case remover kit. Thank you OP.

[@454Casul]

I have been loading for 20 years, own an ammo manufacturing business, have processed tens of thousands of cases, with only one stuck case. I clean all my once fired brass in an ultrasonic cleaner before resizing, and use plenty of lube!

[@tgram1981]

After hours of learning and setting up equipment, my very first attempt to load resulted in a stuck case in my sizing die. This video was very helpful and saved my evening from certain disappointment! Thanks!!!

[@dougi1967]

Just happened to me too! My very first 30-06 case, stuck tight.

[@UpStuff]

Thanks man, I had a stuck shell situation and THIS WORKED! Only thing I did differently was I light clamped the die upside down in my vice rather than disassemble my press. To anyone resizing.243 Win, I used a 13/64 drill bit and a 1/4-20 tap for a standard 1/4 bolt. No issues!

[@tires2burn]

My way also.

[@barndweller4573]

I have just started hand loading rifle rounds, I have been doing pistol for almost a year. I have not stuck a case YET but I am sure my day is coming. Thank you for a good video and I am going to buy some of the Castor Oil Hair lube and try it. I saw one comment wonder about it hurting the powder or primer but I wet tumble my brass after I de-cap, re size, and trim my rifle brass so it would clean the oil off anyway.

[@WestonSummers]

+Delbert McCord Chances are slim of you sticking a pistol round. especially a straight wall one. Mostly the rifle case are gong to give you the issue. And the Castor Oil Hair stuff is the absolute best thing I have ever used. One tub will last 3 lifetimes. and I have been using it for years with ZERO issues. :)

[@cysoto]

I cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am to you for this video. You saved me from having to send a .223 die back to RCBS. Thank You!

[@jhscheppele2448]

Getting rcbs to do anything is like pulling teeth. I tried to call them but the line is always busy if you do happen toget the recording it’s a 3 hour wait on hold if they ever come on the line. They say in their website to leave an e- mail, it’s been3 months still haven’t gotten a reply. I’ll never buy from rcbs ever.

[@taitatron]

Thank you for this video. I got a .223 casing stuck and didn't know how to get it out. This method works great, unfortunately my decaper pin was destroyed in the process.

[@tedyoung9825]

Awesome video, thanks for doing all the brain work for the rest of us. I little time consuming but work perfectly.

[@samiam7959]

Nice Job Dude! One thing to add. Instead of putting your die and screwing the die lock nut from the bottom. Take the lock nut off the die and put the lock nut on top of the die after you screw it through your die and it will lock down tight and get even tighter as you try to tap the stuck case. Righty tight lefty loosy...savoy! Cheap fix.

[@tedpeek76]

Feb 15th 2021. Still helping. Great method. Just unstuck a 30 06. Thank you!

[@WestonSummers]

Glad it helped!

[@warren3665]

This worked slick! I had to go up a size with a tap, tried 1/4 first and it pulled the bolt out of the threads.

[@markskare9907]

Went and tried it right away on 30-06 die i had trouble with worked like charm!!!! Thank you so much, I won't forget.

[@philipciarrocchi8146]

Great job. All the comments regarding how to do things a bit different are typical dudes just tryin to do you one better. Thanks from all the reloaders who will be having a good day because you shared your knowledge. I am a subscriber now

[@TheCkpasta]

Nice video. Thanks for using a stable camera mount! I like the method and most people should have the required parts handy.

[@farstar41]

Got a stuck norma mag case right now. Will try this method--looks great--thanks.

[@rkf2746]

August 30--2020, you are still helping. Thanks!!!👍👊

[@Rubble1]

Really great idea. Now if I can only remember it when I get my next stuck case. Thanks for the info.

[@jonathanroy8619]

Great video! I absolutely love the ingenuity. Thank you for this great presentation of such helpful information.

[@vicvicious13]

Great video. I'm totally gonna try this right now, thanks.

[@stevenmusgrave5201]

after seeing your method but me not having a tap or the right bolts, I had lots of washers and a box of self tapping screws and it worked the same. 45 minutes trying to pull it and 5 minutes using your method

[@billhedges3285]

Simple and clever with tools most of us already have. Thanks!

[@vicvicious13]

It worked! I'm a happy camper now Thanks again.

[@mikemckinley586]

Worked like a charm ! Thank you for the video.

[@scottkelly7051]

Brilliant my man! Works like a charm

[@stephenbuck7276]

Thank you, had this issue and followed your instructions and it worked perfectly.

[@bufbooth]

It works great! Only took two complete turns. I had a stuck dry 30-06 case in my Lee SIngle Stage press. I did not have to remove the level/handle.

[@notyourpapa]

Thanks I was able to remove the case because of this. Lesson learned, new dies=lots of lube. I broke the quarter inch lag bolts trying to free it.

[@xbsickness]

You sir are a legend…2022 and you’re still saving us all grief lol

[@Skilpadjie1]

Absolute brilliant. Just did this to remove a stuck 222rem out of a Hornady die.

[@petec999]

If you're using metric, 6mm works just fine. Thanks for the video. Saved my bacon today.

[@greggtaylor4937]

Followed your directions to the letter. Snapped a 1.5"x 1/4 20 bolt in the casing. Going to tuck tail and contact Hornady tomorrow about a paid extraction. I wish that I had a pearl of wisdom to share with everyone. Damn. BTW: Bought a universal de-capper and a new Hornady 7mm.08 die set on ebay tonight. If anyone has 2-cents to add, I'd be up for it.

[@pldpoolandlandcapedesign15]

YOU SAVED MY BACON THANK YOU

[@1966poker]

Thanks for the video. Worked like a charm and free as I had everything on hand.

[@F15ElectricEagle]

I wished I saw this clip before I purchased an RCBS Stuck Case Remover, which utilize the same principal of removing a stuck case as you demonstrated.

[@Fixinjunk]

Awesome video!!! Straight to the point and simple

[@cwthomas4854]

Thank You I have done this on cars,should have thought about it here. Great Video ! Gonna save me tomorrow .

[@williamkleedehn9803]

This just saved may day... Thanks a lot!

[@edbryant4745]

just saved me a lot of fustration,thank you

[@timalliston3941]

I used your method and it worked great thx

[@chrisdiehl8863]

Worked like a charm. Thanks for the video!

[@almostalphas]

2021, aand this is still proving useful! Was able to remove a stuck case after getting a 1/4" tap, per your recommendation. Only thing I did was drill it slightly smaller before tapping because it was a 223 and I was worried there wouldn't be much brass left to tap if I used a 1/4" drill bit. So I think I worked up to a 13/64" bit, and then my 1/4" tap had plenty of brass to grab onto but was still able to start pretty easily.

[@WestonSummers]

Awesome! Every job is a little different and good call on working up the drill size. Very smart. Glad to help a fellow reloader out of a bind. A neat and simple trick.

[@tommykawasaki9676]

A very smart idea !! Thank you for sharing.

[@dannie3117]

Well I have a 223 stuck, so I’ll let you know if it works for me. Very good video

[@dannie3117]

Just to let you know. I did what you said and the case came right out. Couldn’t believe it. I used a 10-32 tap. Thanks so much

[@WestonSummers]

Great Job!

[@6.5mm_is_the_best_mm]

Thank you, sir! It came right out. I bent my decapping pin slightly but Redding gives you a spare.

[@nikkihiggins3171]

worked like a charm... thank you.. you sir are a life saver.

[@damondalbey3232]

Damon Dalbey 2020 now and it worked like a champ! Thanks

[@sgtstedanko7186]

RCBS sells a stuck case removing tap and die. There's a number of ways to avoid stuck cases, one is, learning how to feel if it's going to get stuck or not. You can feel the resistance. If you feel that, gently remove it, relube, try again. Also cleaning and polishing your die helps as well

[@armedfarm3429]

Right, easy to say much harder to actually do! By the time you realize it it's too late 95% of the time.

[@bufallobiff]

Wish I would have seen this 2 days ago. Got a .308 case stuck in a cheap Lyman sizer die. Ended up destroying the expander ball and rod. New RCBS set coming soon..........

[@brianbelliveau5551]

Good idea Weston

[@zackfofficial]

Thanks for the pro level tip!

[@aerofox10]

Worked great first time !!

[@mattsimmons3259]

I’m very grateful for this video , thank you

[@tomg3903]

Thanks for a great solution

[@johngiff2978]

thanks fr taking the time to help others.

[@craignapoli]

Thank you so much, I am eternally grateful to you.

[@barry570]

Worked perfectly I used a brass flare nut instead of nuts, I did have a shorter case length. 458 Socom

[@JRCinKY]

If you ain't never stuck a case....you Will. A real SOB to get out. I haven't tried this Yet and hope I never get another one stuck. But I Will. I use that Sizing wax lubricant to make sure I have enough, and just wipe any excess off the brass.

[@yhird]

Awsome video! Great information. Thank you for sharing it!

[@wayne6331]

Thanks for this vid helped me out 100%

[@cmissinspections]

Technique works awesome! Thanks for sharing!