Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 12
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    noneville, Massachusetts
    Posts
    3,368
    Rep Power
    8948

    Default Do lee full length dies deprime too?

    Do lee full length dies deprime too?

    Simple question, pulling the trigger on some more reloading stuff today and need to clarify this before checking out.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Louisville,Alabama
    Posts
    357
    Rep Power
    160

    Default Re: Do lee full length dies deprime too?

    Yes, generally.
    I don't know about any special order dies,
    But I have yet to see a Lee full length sizing die that did not have the decapping pin.
    These decapper/expander pins can be replaced also, if you should happen to break the pin off.
    This is easily done, if you should happen to try to decap a berdan case which I have done on several occasions.
    CHECK YOUR BRASS FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!
    I have two (2) 30-06 full length sizers that I need to replace the expander/decap pins on.
    Lee sells the replacements for $3.00 each.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    noneville, Massachusetts
    Posts
    3,368
    Rep Power
    8948

    Default Re: Do lee full length dies deprime too?

    Rep sent your way!

    Just need to ask some relatives for dies as a gift.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Lansdowne, Pennsylvania
    (Delaware County)
    Age
    37
    Posts
    5,994
    Rep Power
    3189408

    Default Re: Do lee full length dies deprime too?

    I use a manual base and decapper to deprime my brass...sure it's quick on a press, but you can't take your press into your living room and watch TV while doing it....well, you can, but I don't know many willing to do all that.

    The decapper/base is like $4-5 and if it breaks, Lee will replace it for free...
    Peace, Prosperity, and Liberty

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    noneville, Massachusetts
    Posts
    3,368
    Rep Power
    8948

    Default Re: Do lee full length dies deprime too?

    Quote Originally Posted by andrewjs18 View Post
    I use a manual base and decapper to deprime my brass...sure it's quick on a press, but you can't take your press into your living room and watch TV while doing it....well, you can, but I don't know many willing to do all that.

    The decapper/base is like $4-5 and if it breaks, Lee will replace it for free...
    picstures/links?

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Elkland, Pennsylvania
    (Tioga County)
    Age
    79
    Posts
    2,561
    Rep Power
    3960972

    Default Re: Do lee full length dies deprime too?

    USNRET '61-'81

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    .
    Posts
    8,196
    Rep Power
    10673760

    Default Re: Do lee full length dies deprime too?

    It's not just berdand primed that will break them, Stuck media will also.

    You finger will not, it de-primes fingers very easily!!!!!!

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Etters, Pennsylvania
    (York County)
    Posts
    232
    Rep Power
    8218

    Default Re: Do lee full length dies deprime too?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bama Man View Post
    Lee sells the replacements for $3.00 each.
    I broke a lee decaping pin on .30-06 brass and lee did send me a replacment for free. It was boxer primed brass with an off center flash hole
    Last edited by RJH245; March 3rd, 2009 at 08:47 PM.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Hanover, Pennsylvania
    (York County)
    Posts
    226
    Rep Power
    359

    Default Re: Do lee full length dies deprime too?

    The decapping pins on Lee full length sizer dies are collet mounted. If you hit media, or a Berdan primed case, they just rise into the die. Use a 1/2" and a 3/4" wrench, loosen collet, reset decapping pin, and continue resizing. They won't break.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    .
    Posts
    8,196
    Rep Power
    10673760

    Default Re: Do lee full length dies deprime too?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bama Man View Post
    Yes, generally.
    I don't know about any special order dies,
    But I have yet to see a Lee full length sizing die that did not have the decapping pin.
    These decapper/expander pins can be replaced also, if you should happen to break the pin off.
    This is easily done, if you should happen to try to decap a berdan case which I have done on several occasions.
    CHECK YOUR BRASS FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!
    I have two (2) 30-06 full length sizers that I need to replace the expander/decap pins on.
    Lee sells the replacements for $3.00 each
    .
    I'm glad I use lyman and RCBS!!!!!!
    Decap pins are .30 each!!!!

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Deprime Scrap Brass
    By L0ckAnL0ad in forum General
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: February 15th, 2009, 10:57 PM
  2. Full Length Guide Rods
    By XUSNORDY in forum General
    Replies: 47
    Last Post: January 28th, 2009, 02:03 PM
  3. Replies: 9
    Last Post: December 9th, 2008, 11:05 AM
  4. Replies: 7
    Last Post: October 24th, 2008, 08:27 AM
  5. Replies: 0
    Last Post: March 21st, 2007, 05:34 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •