Jump to content
Kaiser7

I think something happened to my die...

Recommended Posts

So, ive been having a bad day, and deciding to get my mind off it I thought I'd load some ammo. I noticed one of the primers didn't pop out all the way. So I noticed the top of the die popped up, and the depriming pin is set deep.

 

What should I do?

 

 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Is it just the decapper pin that popped up? On Lee dies if the decapper encounters an obstruction(berdan primer, etc) it moves upwards to prevent the pin from breaking. If this is the case, all you need to do is loosen the upper part of the die, slide the pin back down, and retighten. Throw that piece of brass in the scrap pile.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Is it just the decapper pin that popped up? On Lee dies if the decapper encounters an obstruction(berdan primer, etc) it moves upwards to prevent the pin from breaking. If this is the case, all you need to do is loosen the upper part of the die, slide the pin back down, and retighten. Throw that piece of brass in the scrap pile.

 

 

I assume I just use a wrench, loosen it, and re-set it?

 

That's good to know, I was worried it was kaput. I tried posting a couple pictures, but was having difficulty doing so, but the pin appears fine, it's the little screw-top part that moved up.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I assume I just use a wrench, loosen it, and re-set it?

 

 

 

Assuming it is a Lee die, which does this, then yes, loosen the top bolt, make the top of the pin level with the top of the bolt, re-tighten.

 

In my experience the damn things only work some times, I've broken a few pin, they don't always slip as they should, so while you are at it check the tip as well and make sure it didn't chip, break, or bend.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Maybe a berdan primed case, or an overpressured case with a flatten primer.  What others said is correct, loosen the top nut, extend the decap pin 3/16" below bottom of die and tighten.  Not to much, just enough to keep in place when using.  Check to make sure pin is 100% OK, not broken, etc.  Happens often.  Are you using brass with crimped in primers?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Lee's instructions...

 

 
 
I usually put a decapped case in the ram, elevate it into the die so that when you loosen the clamp nut the decapping pin doesn't fall through. Snug the clamp nut and push the decapping pin up a hair, then fully tighten.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

 

Lee's instructions...

 

 
 
 
I usually put a decapped case in the ram, elevate it into the die so that when you loosen the clamp nut the decapping pin doesn't fall through. Snug the clamp nut and push the decapping pin up a hair, then fully tighten.

 

 

 

A COOKIE FOR YOU SIR. I got it apart. I think there's a build up of crap in there. I personally haven't loaded more than a few hundred rounds, but stupidly I never inspected it after I got it (as with most things I buy, it was second-hand).

 

How do you go about cleaning these things?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Awesome, one final question, how do I reassemble the die?

I looked for a video online, but didn't see anything, but cleaned it out, and it looks good as new.

 

I'm mainly unsure about the decapping pin, I can't remember whether it's supposed to be flush with the collet or not.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Awesome, one final question, how do I reassemble the die?

 

I looked for a video online, but didn't see anything, but cleaned it out, and it looks good as new.

 

I'm mainly unsure about the decapping pin, I can't remember whether it's supposed to be flush with the collet or not.

 

Flush w the top of the collet

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    No registered users viewing this page.



×
×
  • Create New...