Best way to de-prime both large and small flash hole brass

[1shot]

I’m currently reloading several different rifle cartridges, but they all have one thing in common. They either have a small primer and small flash hole. (.060) or have a large primer with the larger .080 flash hole. What recommendations do you have where I can de-prime my brass prior to cleaning and re-sizing? I’m switching from using a vibratory tumbler first, then sizing and de-priming in the same operation method to using the SS media and water combination and rotary tumbler. I want the primers out first and don’t want to damage my dies by running dirty brass through them before they go to the tumbler. I’ve looked at a couple of the Pope style de-primers. They look handy but they never say if you are able to change decapping pin sizes. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,

Lloyd

 

[Terry]

http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/pid=38775/Product/Sinclair-Decapping-Die

 

[savageshooter86]

Lee makes a universal decapping die that is around $10 and never heard anything bad about them. Will decap crimped primers too

would save you a good bit of money to put towards bullets or something

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/136543/lee-universal-depriming-and-decapping-die

 

[spclark]

I use Wilson decapping pins and appropriate decapping case bases. Keeps primer grit away from my presses, allows a great deal of 'feel' for primer pockets that may be expanding.

Yes you have to handle each case one-at-a-time but the operation gives you a chance to inspect for other defects as well, which may save time later on.

http://www.lewilson.com/punchbase.html

I feel the same way you do about decapping before the first cleaning. After switching to the SS media / wet method my fired brass looks better than brand new before sizing / annealing steps.

 

[mshelton]

Neil Jones makes a pretty slick tool as well, you'll need to get different decapping arms for each caliber though.

 

[Kingfisher]

I use an RCBS universal decap die for everything from 223 to 416 Rigby. Punches them all out with no drama.

 

[huffmanite]

Lee decapping tool what I use. No gripe about it.

 

[tenring]

I too use the RCBS Universal decapper with a SR pin. It pushes both size primers out with ease.