Recently I acquired a De-recapper for my 25-20SS. I was told that it was of more modern manufacture and not an old one. I believe they told me it was of Simmons make, and that he is no longer making them. It works well and I like the fact it uses Lyman re-capping pins. The one in it was broken when I got it and Lyman's fit and work perfect.

I'd like to know what De-recappers are available now days. I have seen the CPA and it is very well made. However there must be more out there. I want to buy one like the one I have for my 25-20SS to use with my 32-40. 

Any comments or information will be appreciated.

                                Sendaro

George, Thanks for the reply + info. I'll check it out.

                               Sendaro

The late Jerry Simmons designed and made his own shell holders. I bought several of the tools from him over the years and had a couple converted to other case-head designs.  They are not interchangeable with any other tool other than his.  I think I have heard of someone who adapted RCBS shell holder to to Jerry's device but I don' t recall who or how it was done.  Now that Jerry is gone I know of no one producing the shell holders for them.

Over the years there may be half a dozen or more people who made variations on that style of de-re capping tool (you gotta de before you can re  ); mostly in short limited production runs.   I suspect it was a high-cost high-effort project for a relatively low cost tool.

Solved the quest with a call to CPA. Paul's is made of SS and done very nicely. A little pricier but very nicely done.

                   Sendaro

I also have one by Quarterbore, he made up one for me for my 44-77 and it works quite nicely. One thing it did show me was that my flash holed needed to be debured. it will also work for my 45-70 and would also work for a 45-90. Not sure if it would work for a 45-100 or not, it may be a little short. 
Sam

I've owned several of Jerry "Jake" Simmons' re- and decappers and one of my greatest regrets is not getting a shell holder head in 25-20 SS since I got heads and decapping stems for most every other caliber I'm likely to need for it.  There are other re- and de's that are cheaper, some easier to use, and whatever other features you might mention, but I started out with a Simmons and still have a few, so I'm likely to stick with them for a long time.

Froggie