Removing decapper i n lee dies

[thelonebandit]

is there a way to remove the decapper in lee sizing die so i can use it just as sizer?

 

[jcwit]

Lossen the collet nut at the top of the die and remove the decapping rod.

 

[cyphirx]

Yup, it takes a bit of force though. Just screw off the top portion of the die.

 

[thelonebandit]

alright thanks!

 

[rfwobbly]

In my way of thinking the shaft should not be installed that tight. The shaft should be just tight enough to de-prime, but still allow the shaft to get pushed out of the way should a Berdan primer show up. But to each his own.

 

[higgite]

The decapping pin sizes the neck. How do you get around that if you remove it?

 

[jcwit]

Not on pistol cases.

Bottle neck rifle cases yes.

And we do not know what the OP is referring to.

 

[FROGO207]

I do not deprime until after sizing and polishing so on my lee dies I use a set of small vise grips to remove the decapping pin on all my Lee bottle necked dies. This works well for what I do. YMMV

 

[thelonebandit]

OP here:: i have the lee loadmaster and want to use the sizer in the priming station as a place holder and the universal decapper in the first spot.