I use an RCBS sizing decapping die for 223. The problem is that the old primer is not always completely removed. M4eaning I have to work the handle a second time to get the primer all the way out. I have lengthening the pin and shortened the pin but that didn't help. Has anyone else had this problem and fixed it ?
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rcbs decapping die ?
- Thread starter rebs
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ammo.crafter
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primer popping
Double check your dies' settings; not just the decap/expander itself.
Return to the RCBS instructions that came with the dies and follow.
We set up dies so many times over the years, sometimes we forget a simple step.
Double check your dies' settings; not just the decap/expander itself.
Return to the RCBS instructions that came with the dies and follow.
We set up dies so many times over the years, sometimes we forget a simple step.
"...had this problem and fixed it..." Yep. Turn the decapping pin rod down a bit more. It doesn't do anything else that is position critical.
Assuming it's not milsurp brass like mkl says and the die is set up correctly like ammo.crafter says. Never seen burrs on 'em myself.
Assuming it's not milsurp brass like mkl says and the die is set up correctly like ammo.crafter says. Never seen burrs on 'em myself.
rebs, the case head protrusion from the die while in the shell holder is .125", and then there is the height of the primer. If you want the primer to clear the primer pocket add the deck height of the shell holder to height of the primer.
Or, because you are using a RCBS sizing die raise the ram to check if the primer drops. If it doesn't loosed the lock nut for the seating stem and then lower the stem until the primer drops. Most RCBS stems have a slot in the top for adjusting and holding the stem when securing the lock nut.
F. Guffey
Or, because you are using a RCBS sizing die raise the ram to check if the primer drops. If it doesn't loosed the lock nut for the seating stem and then lower the stem until the primer drops. Most RCBS stems have a slot in the top for adjusting and holding the stem when securing the lock nut.
F. Guffey
rebs, the case head protrusion from the die while in the shell holder is .125", and then there is the height of the primer. If you want the primer to clear the primer pocket add the deck height of the shell holder to height of the primer.
Or, because you are using a RCBS sizing die raise the ram to check if the primer drops. If it doesn't loosed the lock nut for the seating stem and then lower the stem until the primer drops. Most RCBS stems have a slot in the top for adjusting and holding the stem when securing the lock nut.
F. Guffey
I will give that a try, thank you
Or, because you are using a RCBS sizing die raise the ram to check if the primer drops. If it doesn't loosed the lock nut for the seating stem and then lower the stem until the primer drops. Most RCBS stems have a slot in the top for adjusting and holding the stem when securing the lock nut.
F. Guffey
I will give that a try, thank you