RCBD xdie .223 remove decapping pin?

[stonith3901]

Purchased a RCBS xdie sizing die for .223. The rod that has the expander and decapping pin. I cant for the life of me figure out how to remove the decapping pin from the stem. There is no knurl to unscrew on the bottom. Can anyone explain it to me like i am 7 years old how I can remove the pin without cutting it? I want to only size and still want to use the mandrel and expander but will deprime with my lee universal decapping die. Thanks!

[Solus]

It shouldnt be too tight on there if you are worried about scratching it put some soft between the expander and the piers you are using. Or use rubber coates pliers if you can find them.

[Ghost_Maker]

not sure about the rcbs Xdies...

[Ghost_Maker]

the only thing I can think of is to set the pin up where it wont punch out the primer but still expand the mouth....

[milw50717]

Here's an RCBS rod and pin from a non-xdie die. I've never had to swap a decapping pin, but assume that you hold the rod and twist the knurled bell-shaped cap. Maybe someone can confirm this ?



Below is a one piece rod and pin for a Lee Universal decapping die. In this case there is no knurling at the base as it is a one piece unit and must be replaced as such.

[milw50717]

Here's an RCBS rod and pin from a non-xdie die. I've never had to swap a decapping pin, but assume that you hold the rod and twist the knurled bell-shaped cap. Maybe someone can confirm this ?

Just found this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sjeJDBnKWg

OK. Just tried to remove the decapping pin from my RCBS as shown in the first image above and it will not budge when I try it with my hands. Time for some tools, oil and maybe some heat ?

[Ghost_Maker]

My RCBS decapping pins are like the one above... still not sure on the xdies...

[milw50717]

My RCBS decapping pins are like the one above... still not sure on the xdies...

The instructions are online - http://www.rcbs.com/downloads/instru...structions.pdf - and seems to show a knurled bell. Best for OP to post images though.

[wxl]

Just found this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sjeJDBnKWg

OK. Just tried to remove the decapping pin from my RCBS as shown in the first image above and it will not budge when I try it with my hands. Time for some tools, oil and maybe some heat ?

First time I removed mine, I had to use two pliers. After applying some oil, I can do it now with my fingers.

[milw50717]

First time I removed mine, I had to use two pliers. After applying some oil, I can do it now with my fingers.

Thanks. I'll give that a go tonight.

[stonith3901]

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Sorry for not posting a picture. Here is the pic

[milw50717]

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Sorry for not posting a picture. Here is the pic

Looks to be a variation of the two piece rod and pin. As suggested above a couple of pliers should work. Make sure to use tape/cloth/plastic to prevent marring.

[stonith3901]

Looks to be a variation of the two piece rod and pin. As suggested above a couple of pliers should work. Make sure to use tape/cloth/plastic to prevent marring.

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Thanks guys. Two pliers and some painters tape did the trick.

[milw50717]

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Thanks guys. Two pliers and some painters tape did the trick.

Cool. I'm too lazy to walk downstairs to the garage to swap mine. Too many cold beers upstairs , but glad to hear it's easy to do.

[milw50717]

BTW if you ever break a decapper pin contact RCBS CS.

I had a primer misfeed that caused a 308 case to not seat correctly under the die. The decapper pin hit the lip of the case and bent. RCBS CS sent me a pack of 5 pins when I enquired via the web page what the part # to order was for the replacements. Very nice of them.

I too have switched to using the Lee Universal depriming die but will keep a decapping pin in the sizing die just in case a primed case slips through. Belt and braces approach.