L.E Wilson vs Press for depriming

[Mike in Oregon]

Let's see if I can explain this???

I decided to try the Wilson decapping way rather than the way I knew by using a press.

When using a press, either FL'ing or just NK'ing, you kill two birds with one rock.

When doing the Wilson way, you only achieve one step.

So why is the Wilson way so highly recommended?

It seems very timely to do. Then you still need to FL or NK.

 

[Bronsin]

Keeps all the crud off your press ram.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

Keeps all the crud off your press ram.

Crud? I would think an occasional wipe would justify using the traditional press method to speed the process up?

What do I know though. I'm the one asking the question.

 

[DShortt]

I use a Lee Universal Decapping die in a Lee press to deprime exclusively.

As mentioned above, keeps the carbon/dirt out of my RCBS RC press and the Lee primer capture system just....... works.

Doesn't precisely apply to your situation but I can identify with the cleanliness idea.

 

[Bill Norris]

I de-prime with a Lee Universal die as well in the Lee hand press that allows the spent primers to go down inside of the ram. Fairly quick and keeps the R C press clean.

 

[M-61]

I use a Lee aluminum C press with their universal depriming die. I use the small pin to deprime everything I shoot. Minimum cost and no debris in loading dies or the press I choose to use.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

So, if I had an extra brand-new Lyman Brass-Smith Ideal Press just laying around this would work with the Lee Universal decapping die? Then use that as a dedicated decapping station.

 

[Bill Norris]

So, if I had an extra brand-new Lyman Brass-Smith Ideal Press just laying around this would work with the Lee Universal decapping die? Then use that as a dedicated decapping station.

Oh yea that would work no doubt.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

Problem solved. Thank guys!

 

[DShortt]

So, if I had an extra brand-new Lyman Brass-Smith Ideal Press just laying around this would work with the Lee Universal decapping die? Then use that as a dedicated decapping station.

I'm not familiar with the primer catch system on that press. I just use the Lee press because it's inexpensive and I don't have spent primers all over the place.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

POOF, magic!!!

 

[Dgd6mm]

I use a Lee aluminum C press with their universal depriming die. I use the small pin to deprime everything I shoot. Minimum cost and no debris in loading dies or the press I choose to use.

I copy that.

 

[topclass2017]

another option...I use a Harvey hand held de-primer at the range. It helps fill time while my barrel cools (not that I let it get that hot), keeps crud away from my press, and is one less thing I have to do at home.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

Okay, so this still speeds up the process. I like it though! Then I'll go to the RC for sizing.

Being a varminter, I do not want to do it the Wilson way. I'm planning to load 4K to 5K annually.

 

[Liven The Dream]

POOF, magic!!!

Same Press with Redding De Caping Die Small Pin . I only shot three calipers with small Primers .
Made life easy .

 

[TheOtherZilla]

I have a Frankford deprime tool. BUT, a Uncle Arther says too many and I'm gonna hurt ya. So I got a Lee and a Lyman decapper. One for 22-up, the other set up for 17/20 cal.
Tried a Redding decap set, but sent it back, Missing the pin on the large and the 17/20 rod was bent. Poor design IMO.

 

[M-61]

So, if I had

If you did, then, YES
Just use the small flash hole pin for everything. No need to change.
What is it .057 vs .080? I can’t recall.
Never a big Lee buyer but this then led to their cast iron press that even does 50 BMG. Not that I reload that but this Less press is one of the strongest best designed presses I’ve ever seen or have. And I have 7 presses mounted, 4 not mounted, so I guess I’m a press junkie!
Just like some , the quality of the finished cartridge has nothing to do with the press.
A real Hollywood Senior is serious also, but an authentic one is nearly impossible to find. Too many knockoffs.

 

[Martin52]

I decided to try the Wilson decapping way rather than the way I knew by using a press.

When using a press, either FL'ing or just NK'ing, you kill two birds with one rock.

When doing the Wilson way, you only achieve one step.

It seems very timely to do. Then you still need to FL or NK.

You must be referring to the Wilson decap punch as opposed to their inline neck sizer ? The latter allows you to instal a bushing so you can neck size and decap in one go.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

You must be referring to the Wilson decap punch as opposed to their inline neck sizer ? The latter allows you to instal a bushing so you can neck size and decap in one go.

Yes on the decap punch.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

I think a lot of my decisions are based on production and being able to knock out quantity, yet maintain consistency as well as accuracy. Yes?