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222 RCBS FL die Q
#6103061 01/28/12
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Hi, I have recently aquired a 788 in 222. I've been reloading various calibers for about 3 years now and has yet to see this issue.

When I put the decapping rod into the die, the sleeve(?) that screws into the top of the die seems to stop the case from getting a full resize. Instead I'm getting 3/4 of the neck sized only. When I pull the decapper assembly out, I have no issues getting the sizing done.
My question: Do I have a mismatched die? I bought the set used so it's quite likely. (yes, I know the lock ring is the newer style - I changed that out right away.) Is there a shorter "sleeve"?
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UncleJesse #6103534 01/28/12
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Doood...that don't look right....

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Ingwe - I unscrewed it just to show how long the sleeve is.
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UncleJesse #6103722 01/28/12
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OK...NOW I feel stoopid..... blush




Its not the first time though...... whistle

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UncleJesse #6103755 01/28/12
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Originally Posted by UncleJesse
Hi, I have recently aquired a 788 in 222. I've been reloading various calibers for about 3 years now and has yet to see this issue.

When I put the decapping rod into the die, the sleeve(?) that screws into the top of the die seems to stop the case from getting a full resize. Instead I'm getting 3/4 of the neck sized only. When I pull the decapper assembly out, I have no issues getting the sizing done.
My question: Do I have a mismatched die? I bought the set used so it's quite likely. (yes, I know the lock ring is the newer style - I changed that out right away.) Is there a shorter "sleeve"?
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Call RCBS customer service, they will more than likely send ya a new assembly for free used or not. Thats IME with their customer service. Top Notch.

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Any chance that the expander button on the decapping pin is bottoming out in the case, preventing the full stroke?

Just a thought.
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CB, that's entirely possible! I'm not home right now to look buy will report back.
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Yup, that was it! Just bottoming out on the expander button. I now remember how it happened as well. I was experimenting with leaving the decapping rod loose so that the necks would have a better chance at being concentric. Thanks a bunch!
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Glad it was a simple fix. smile

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