Decapping punch and base

[Longone]

I've had this for a while now and would like to know if it has any value. I think it was made for 30 cal crimped primer removal so the decapping pin in the sizer die didn't have to work so hard. The base of the case fits in the base and you drop the decapping rod through the neck of the case and tap (with a hammer) the primer out of the case. Then the primer pocket can be swaged.

There is no name brand on either piece or markings that might indicate to me who may have made it.

Thanks, Longone

[Reg]

A picture ??

[John D]

Those are made by LEE. They are made in 30 and 22 cal.

[Reg]

Yup. It's a Lee. The base is a little light weight but the punchs last forever.

[Longone]

The base is made of steel so I don't know if I would call it "light weight", it does appear to be made well and has stood the test of time.

Thanks, Longone

[w5pv]

I had a similar set up from Herters for removal of crimped primers from military rounds.

[rockshooter]

I use my set every now and again. If I end up with a primer set sideways in the pocket using the old-style round Lee hand seater, I put the case in the bottom holder and thumb pressure will pop the smashed primer out. I use the base, upside down, on my press when using the Lee hardness tester. It's one of many odd pieces in a bin in my reloading bench top drawer.
Loren

[KCSO]

And if you go back further Ideal made them before 1890. As to value afaik Lee still sells them $7.95 ????

[bwgdog]

$ 6.38 from Titan. Best tool made by Lee!

[Char-Gar]

L.E. Wilson makes these in many calibers for those who like them. I have several and use them frequently. The Lee works fine, but the Wilson is more substantial.

I have shortened a Lee knock out pin so I can use the punch and base with an arbor press(1 ton Harbor Freight). This is easier than using a hammer, at least for me.

[MUSTANG]

I have the Lee for (.223 & .30 Cal), I used them for many years (1970's& 1980's) to deprime many thousands of military crimped5.56, 7.62, and 30-06. After Lee came out with their "Lee Universal Depriming and Decapping Die", I bought one and use that for the same tasks.

As to value, they were/are inexpensive. The Lee Universal Depriming and Decapping Die is more costly, but at about $15.00 plus shipping, it is far more cost effective.

[Longone]

After looking at the Lee site it's definitely a Lee. It has come in handy over the years but seems I don't come across crimped primers that much any more., Thought I could offer it up as a site donation but the shipping will be about what the tool costs.

Thanks for the reply's.

Longone

[Lead Fred]

Looks like a decapping tool from a Lee Classic Loader.

[EDG]

I have used one of those in .22 cal to decap everything for about 40 years. It keeps the primer ash off of my press. I use it will a heavy aluminum mold with a dished center to catch all the primers and debris.

[Le Loup Solitaire]

Looks like a Lee decapping unit...made for either 22 or 30 caliber. Well made and virtually unbreakable. Handy for crimped in Military style primers. Limited number of de-caps before you have to pick up the base and get the spent primers out of the way. They were never really expensive to start with. LLS