Dillon Sizing dies
Quote from Reloader on July 15, 2013, 1:39 amDo the Dillon dies (specifically 223) have any problem punching out military crimped primers? Just wondering about the decapping pins holding up or are you guys using a universal decapping die?
Do the Dillon dies (specifically 223) have any problem punching out military crimped primers? Just wondering about the decapping pins holding up or are you guys using a universal decapping die?
Quote from Reloader on July 16, 2013, 6:17 pmThe Dillon rifle decapping pins are heat-treated stainless steel, designed specifically to punch out crimped in Boxer primers. However, a Berdan primed case will still fold the pin over with regularity. This is not a warranted part.
The Dillon rifle decapping pins are heat-treated stainless steel, designed specifically to punch out crimped in Boxer primers. However, a Berdan primed case will still fold the pin over with regularity. This is not a warranted part.
Quote from Reloader on July 17, 2013, 4:20 pmyou get 1 extra pin but military brass is hard on them might want to order a couple once you reload 1st time it should not be an issue anymore . good luck .
you get 1 extra pin but military brass is hard on them might want to order a couple once you reload 1st time it should not be an issue anymore . good luck .
Quote from Reloader on July 30, 2013, 6:44 amThe decapping mandrel in a lee die is designed to push upward instead of bending over or breaking if you hit a berdan primer. They can be reset. They also make a universal de-capping die. I keep a tool head with just a lee de-capper die in it. I use it to deprime everything before sonic cleaning. There is no need to wear out your brass by full length sizing it just to knock out a primer before cleaning the primer pocket.
The decapping mandrel in a lee die is designed to push upward instead of bending over or breaking if you hit a berdan primer. They can be reset. They also make a universal de-capping die. I keep a tool head with just a lee de-capper die in it. I use it to deprime everything before sonic cleaning. There is no need to wear out your brass by full length sizing it just to knock out a primer before cleaning the primer pocket.
Quote from Reloader on May 10, 2016, 7:46 pmDecapping crimped primers from military cases with regular dies will always produced some decapping pin casualties. My answer is to always have extras.
I haven't come across any crimped-in primers in a while, but when I got some, the solution I liked best was to use the cheap Lee decapping punch. Costs maybe 5 bucks and comes with a little metal cylinder that lets you punch the primer out. It works with a hammer, and if the pin breaks, send it in and they'll send you a new one.
Decapping crimped primers from military cases with regular dies will always produced some decapping pin casualties. My answer is to always have extras.
I haven't come across any crimped-in primers in a while, but when I got some, the solution I liked best was to use the cheap Lee decapping punch. Costs maybe 5 bucks and comes with a little metal cylinder that lets you punch the primer out. It works with a hammer, and if the pin breaks, send it in and they'll send you a new one.