Decapping die?

Dizzy · Post by **Dizzy** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 9:44 am

Hi all. Bought a "universal" decapping die yesterday to find out that it's not truly universal but 22 cal and up. Is there a 20 cal compatible decapping die made? Has anyone had their universal decapping die modified so the pin collet fits inside the 20 cal neck? Is this easily done or is the steel too hard or too thin for this to be accomplished in a lathe?

Rick in Oregon · Post by **Rick in Oregon** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:38 am

Diz: Chuck up the .224" stem spud and turn it down with emery cloth to the proper 20 cal diameter. Takes about 10 minutes.

Vartarg · Post by **Vartarg** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:40 am

Lee decapping die: $8.99. I managed to break the pin, sent it back and had a new one is a matter of days...no questions asked.....

Dizzy · Post by **Dizzy** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:51 am

thanks rick. will try that tonight. what grade or grit of emery cloth would you suggest? thanks.

huntsman22 · Post by **huntsman22** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 7:28 pm

Diz, I turned my rcbs decapper stem down in a drill press using a carborundum sharpening stone. You only have to remove a little material, about down to the bottom of the knurling. A mill file would work, too. Hope this helps. Don

Dizzy · Post by **Dizzy** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 8:32 pm

thanks. i used some 100 grit sandpaper and turned it in my cordless drill. worked pretty well.

WrzWaldo · Post by **WrzWaldo** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:37 pm

Dizzy wrote:thanks. i used some 100 grit sandpaper and turned it in my cordless drill. worked pretty well.

Hey if I send you mine will you sand it down so it will work with my 17 cal?

Dizzy · Post by **Dizzy** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:01 pm

WrzWaldo-ok but only if you send me 2 of them to turn down for you. You should always have a backup!![/quote]