Decapping die for Lapua 6.5, 1.5mm flash hole quandry?

[DngBat7]

now that I am settled on Lapua brass for my 6.5cm. I see it has a 1.5mm flash hole. Problem, does not seem like anybody makes a decapping rod to fit except Redding. Unfortunately reviews say the Redding is garbage? What’s everyone else using

Thanks

 

[ballisticdaddy]

Not sure why Redding would get garbage reviews but I use their decapping set for all my brass including 6.5 Creedmoor

 

[DngBat7]

Not sure why Redding would get garbage reviews but I use their decapping set for all my brass including 6.5 Creedmoor

People say the pin is so small they constantly break. What’s your experience. I’d give their universal decapping die a try. Is your lapua the .059 hole?

 

[Pav67]

Redding #69100 small universal recapping die is what I have been using for 6br Lapua brass.Works perfect

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Look no further

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Decapping-...464287?hash=item1cada6a69f:g:tVsAAOSwuFtbTRNO

Why not just let your sizing die do it though? Simplify the process

 

[JFrank]

now that I am settled on Lapua brass for my 6.5cm. I see it has a 1.5mm flash hole. Problem, does not seem like anybody makes a decapping rod to fit except Redding. Unfortunately reviews say the Redding is garbage? What’s everyone else using

Thanks

Wilson dies have 1.5 mm decapper rod

 

[DngBat7]

Look no further

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Decapping-...464287?hash=item1cada6a69f:g:tVsAAOSwuFtbTRNO

Why not just let your sizing die do it though? Simplify the process

Man Dusty, just when I think you have thought me everything.... I’m gonna owe you consultation fees

 

[rardoin]

I have decapped thousands of SP brass with my Redding decap die. I broke one pin from hamfisting the ram against a case not fully inserted in the shellholder....pilot error. Get the Redding and buy a few extra pins for just in case.

 

[Conaso]

I like to clean my Lapua brass, using vibrator/walnuts, with fired primers still installed. Then I use a Hornady Universal Decapping Die 050085 with Hornady decapping pin HRN396618 to decap. I clean the primer pockets using the Lyman Case Prep Ctr. Extra step(s) but it keeps my reloading dies clean and flash holes at original size

 

[Sheldon N]

Mighty armory dies are highly recommended, with their small flash hole pin.

An alternative cheap-o option is to get a Lee Universal decapping die, put the pin in a cordless drill and then use a hand file to take it down to the proper diameter so it fits in the small flash hole. Have done it with several Lee dies and it has worked well.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Those red and black Mighty Armory dies are pretty enough to put under the Christmas tree!

 

[47WillysGuy]

A drill press, a sizing die, 1" micrometer, Emory cloth and polish the pin to 0.059". Go slow and should take about 15 minutes.

 

[Sheldon N]

A drill press, a sizing die, 1" micrometer, Emory cloth and polish the pin to 0.059". Go slow and should take about 15 minutes.

I did my first one with emery and it took forever. Now I use a file and finish with emery, takes barely any time at all.

 

[JohnKielly]

Mighty armory dies are highly recommended, with their small flash hole pin.

An alternative cheap-o option is to get a Lee Universal decapping die, put the pin in a cordless drill and then use a hand file to take it down to the proper diameter so it fits in the small flash hole. Have done it with several Lee dies and it has worked well.

Worked for me too.

 

[mchees1]

now that I am settled on Lapua brass for my 6.5cm. I see it has a 1.5mm flash hole. Problem, does not seem like anybody makes a decapping rod to fit except Redding. Unfortunately reviews say the Redding is garbage? What’s everyone else using

Thanks

I use the RCBS decap die .22-.25 cal part # 87580. I just chucked up the pins in a drill and sanded down the .069 pins until they are .058. Has worked flawlessly.

 

[Texas10]

I called RCBS customer service and they sent me a 1.5 mm capping pin FREE, along with some spare die parts.

 

[LVLAaron]

Redding competition dies have a small pin and work fine. Used it for thousands of rounds with the same brass. I also use a universal Lee decapper that i just filed the pin down a little bit on. Not a big deal.

 

[DngBat7]

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate all the responses

 

[jmatters]

What’s everyone else using

The Lapua flash holes are drilled, not punched. So there is no need to use a deburr tool in them, and in fact, use of such a tool waas tested on this site some time ago, and found to be counter-productive. So, I have always used a Redding Universal decapping die and ordered 2 of the optional decapping shafts of the smaller od, so that the large od pin does not damage the Lapuas' flash hole.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

The Lapua flash holes are drilled, not punched. So there is no need to use a deburr tool in them, and in fact, use of such a tool waas tested on this site some time ago, and found to be counter-productive. So, I have always used a Redding Universal decapping die and ordered 2 of the optional decapping shafts of the smaller od, so that the large od pin does not damage the Lapus flash hole.

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/lapua-does-not-drill-their-flash-holes.3909883/