Resizing brass issues

[Buckshot82]

Hey, as the title says I’m having issues with resizing my brass, i am using an rcbs full length die for 6.5 Creedmoor, I just recently purchased a lyman reloading kit and am trying to work up my first load for one of my rifles, I am using once fired factory Hornady brass that was fired from my rifle.
The current issue I’m having is the shell is getting stuck inside the die, I am using the lyman spray lube that came in the kit, the shell gets between half and three quarters of the way into the die and is stopping, even if I put almost all my body pressure onto the press it just won’t budge. I removed the stuck brass and tried again, this time with a very generous amount of lubricant and same issue. I’m wondering if it’s something to do with the lubricant I’m using and if I should try a paste or if I’m just missing something here….
I apologize for dragging this out I just want to give as much info as possible

[fps plus]

Try a different lube ! Mink oil works as well

[fps plus]

You may have your depriming stem too high

[waldedw]

I hate that spray lube, always seems to leave dry spots on the brass, I use the RCBS lube on a lube pad, roll the case back and forth never had a stuck case in 45 years

[Dmay]

Sounds like your chamber may be a little generous and your brass needs quite a bit of resizing. As others have said, that particular lube isn't really great.
Try to get hold of something better. The very best, in my view, is Forster Case Sizing Lubricant. It is the go-to for forming operations, the toughest work on brass. Otherwise, Imperial Sizing Wax has been super popular for half a century, and for very good reason. One other worth mentioning is RCBS case lube, although I don't know if they still make it or if it's the same as it was years ago.
Worth mentioning is to make sure your die is super-clean inside. Also, inspect it with a bore-scope if you can. There have been cases of rough machine-finishing which will hang up brass badly.

[buckman]

Originally Posted by Dmay

Sounds like your chamber may be a little generous and your brass needs quite a bit of resizing. As others have said, that particular lube isn't really great.
Try to get hold of something better. The very best, in my view, is Forster Case Sizing Lubricant. It is the go-to for forming operations, the toughest work on brass. Otherwise, Imperial Sizing Wax has been super popular for half a century, and for very good reason. One other worth mentioning is RCBS case lube, although I don't know if they still make it or if it's the same as it was years ago.
Worth mentioning is to make sure your die is super-clean inside. Also, inspect it with a bore-scope if you can. There have been cases of rough machine-finishing which will hang up brass badly.

All valid points,I think its probably the die though.Even with poor lube the case should go in easier than that.Will your cases still fit in the chamber after firing and before resizing? Try measuring them to see how much they have expanded against spec.

[Bushrat]

Originally Posted by fps plus

You may have your depriming stem too high

This.

[Bushrat]

Originally Posted by fps plus

You may have your depriming stem too high

This would be my guess. If the expander button is to high in the die it will obstruct the neck from going up into the neck section of the die and prevent the case from going any further into the die. Screw your expander button rod down into the die a few turns and see if it corrects the problem. Just don't put it down so far that the expander button hits the bottom of the case.

[catnthehat]

When I am sizing brass, I stick about 30 or 40 cases in a larger margarine tub, squirt about 1" of Lee lube onto my finger and swirl it around the upper lip of the tub.
Put the lid on and turn it upside down, shake and spin the tub for about 20 seconds, and done.
that simple. Never stuck and case and never had over lube issues..
When just doing a few I use Imperial sizing die wax however
Cat

[DLab]

Remove the sizing stem and use it as a body die only, if it works then you know it's a button issue as suggested or need a change of lube brands.