fguffey, perhaps I should have been more specific about that spindle, note I always clean out the dies, first removing the spindle etc. and run a clean rag, thru the die removing any oil that the manufacturer may have placed in it to preserve the die itself. I then re-inserted the spindle in to the die, adjusted it to protrude (de-capping pin) about 3/16" out the end.
I then lubed all my once fired Federal cartridges after cleaning them, next I proceeded to de-prime and resize the casings, note after the 1st- 3rd cartridge I noted the upstroke to be dragging and therefore thought that the de-priming pin had been bent.
After again removing the spindle from the die and checking the de-capping pin, I noticed that the pin was straight, however after closer examination, I noted that the spindle was bent very slightly, and therefore apparently dragging on the de-capped cartridge on the way up.
Granted in my "40+" years of reloading I've broke, and bent quite a few de-priming pins, however I've never bent a spindle, in addition to that I've stuck a number of cases, in the course of that time. I've even had RCBS dies that were not perfectly concentric and had to send them back for replacement, but never have I had a bent spindle.
Hopefully this will completely ease your mind their fguffey. Incidentally I have nothing against Hornady dies or their products as I've used them frequently in the course of my reloading endeavors. BTW my first reloading press was a Texan, great little press.
