I just bought a new set of Lee dies for the 44 mag/spec. I was using the powder through die and well, the powder didn't go through very well. It stuck inside the die. What can I use to clean out the die? Please help. As you could tell I am a new reloader. Thanks.
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gregintenn
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piece of wire? It shouldn't be hard to get out. It's simply a small funnel.
Straightshooter2
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How are you getting the powder into the Lee die? Are you using the scoop or a powder measure of some kind?
CW
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All good questions above. Need more info. Did you clean the dies before using with a degreaser? When new they have manufacturing oil on them
Do not use One Shot lube and Cleaner inside the Powder Through die. Use alcohol or a solvent to clean the inside of the die and dry it good before use. Do not use any oil or cleaner on the inside of the die or it will cause the powder to stick to it as you found out. You can put a light coating of oil on the outside of the die to keep it from rusting. Discard any powder that you put through the die as the oil probaby ruined the powder.
amazingflapjack
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Q-tips-both wet and dry.
Take the die apart, remove the inside tube.
Any solvent. Not a cleaner/lube product . As mentioned alcohol, mineral spirits, Hoppes #9. spray brake cleaner, Gun Scrubber etc, then wipe it out with a soft cloth or q tips as mentioned. How are you dropping the powder? Using the funnel and a dipper or a powder measure?
Once you use it a few times a light coating of powder residue will coat it and it will not clog up.
Great question-didn't even know I needed to clean out the dies unless Lee states that in the paper that comes w/the die of which I have not read yet since they are still in the box.
Question, can one just spray them w/break cleaner and be good to go like you mentioned ?
Thanks,
Jim
Question, can one just spray them w/break cleaner and be good to go like you mentioned ?
Thanks,
Jim
That's all I do with mine when brand new. If you use them for a while with lead bullets you may get more crud so a old tooth brush will help and some solvent. Until you know the dies, do them one at a time so you do not mix them up or put the inserts in upside down,
Clean out the bullet seating die every 1-200 rounds if you use cast bullets too.A lot of lube will collect in there.
Maddog 521
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Plus 2 on the graphite. It works every time.
