straightshooter
01-01-2014, 07:58 AM
Replacement decapper pins for vintage hand reloaders such as Ideal tong tools or original Winchester tools. These tools often lack the decapper pin which is lost over time.
Use the inexpensive "Lee trim length gauges" buy the one for the appropriate caliber.
Ex 1. My Ideal tool in 32-20 decaps perfectly with the Lee 32-20 trim length gauge just drop it in to the seating cavity.
Ex. 2. My Winchester 38-55 tool for the Model 1894 rifle will decap perfectly with a 30-40 Krag trim gauge.
Often these gauges will work as is or with little modification. They run under $5.00 and are a perfect solution to to the problem of lost decapper pins.
Use the inexpensive "Lee trim length gauges" buy the one for the appropriate caliber.
Ex 1. My Ideal tool in 32-20 decaps perfectly with the Lee 32-20 trim length gauge just drop it in to the seating cavity.
Ex. 2. My Winchester 38-55 tool for the Model 1894 rifle will decap perfectly with a 30-40 Krag trim gauge.
Often these gauges will work as is or with little modification. They run under $5.00 and are a perfect solution to to the problem of lost decapper pins.