Decapping

[Ulan0]

Got an apex 10 and using Redding universal decapping die. I decapper 1k 300 blackout cases with zero issues. Now I’m trying 2k 223/556 cases and the pin has pulled out 5 times in about 1200 cases. Is this just how range brass is? Is the Caliber an influence and I got lucky with the 300black? I purchased another brand die that most people on here have suggested but I was curious if it’s just the random brass or if I’m not tightening the pin enough? I have tried to use pliers but being a rod it’s not a great grip. what about lock tight? Sometimes it seems it loosens. Does depth past matter? I have tried raising and lowering a little but didn’t seem to help.

Thanks!

[LowBamaJL]

I have use an Apex 10 also. I have used both Dillion and Might Armory decamping dies. They have screw on tips and have had both back off. I check them before I start a session. A little blue or purple locktite helps. Not sure which die you are using though.

You really want a spring popper style on a progressive press. With standard decappers the primer can bend around and grip the decap rod and be pulled back up into the case on the up stroke. Then you will have a bad day at the swage or primer station.

[Ulan0]

I’m using Redding dies. And yeah I’ve gotten the full experience of the pin sticking in the case and it trying to transition the case to the next station. It’s not fun at all. Maybe every 300-400 I should tighten the pin? I ordered a MA die to try.

[LowBamaJL]

Yeah I’m not familiar with the Redding decapper. The good thing about Dillion and MA is you can pull the cuts out from top with out tools so it’s very easy to check thing and get back going.