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Yes... They are made so they can't go too deep, but you have to be careful to keep it straight. A swedging die or bench tool would be a lot better if funds allow, because it's faster, more uniform and you aren't removing and metal from the casing. The lyman uniforming tool is less than $10, the die is $30+ and a bench mounted is near $100. That extra $90 will buy a lot of powder, primers, and projo's... or AR parts.ha I've bent and broke two so far.
Do you just hold the end of the casing to the bit as the drill is turning? I'm pretty green with the reloading stuff.
As far as decapping... They bend and brake even on comercial .223 brass... It's likely because it's coming loose inside. It only took me 3 rods to figure it out. If you're using a RCBS die, take the rod out and put some locktite on the threads that attach the decap pin... being that the rod will bend and brake long before the pin does anyway you will likely never be taking it apart anyway.. They really should make it a single piece of hardened steel for .22 caliber dies. If only I were handy with a lathe I'd make my own. When I run across one that doesn't go easy I'll check to make sure everything is tight and straight then set the tough ones aside for later so I don't break stuff and throw off my rhythm.