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Reply #15 - Dec 4th, 2019 at 8:49pm
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Here is a cheap but effective de=capper I made years ago for 45 calibers.  It is still going strong today and I have made various similar versions for different calibers.

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Reply #16 - Dec 4th, 2019 at 9:20pm
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I am surprised no one has mentioned the Lyman 310 tool.  I have used it on everything up to 45-70 with the proper adapter.  They used to cost $16.50 complete when I was a bit younger.  Now expect to pay $50- 75 for a used set.  CT
  
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Reply #17 - Dec 5th, 2019 at 8:12am
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Plenty of ideas presented for a home fabricated tool. I started bending one up yesterday and may make up another slightly more refined.

thank you for all the ideas!
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Reply #18 - Dec 5th, 2019 at 7:32pm
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Here are a couple of "slightly" more refined versions I use for 32-40 and 25-20.

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Reply #19 - Dec 5th, 2019 at 11:43pm
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Shiloh Rifles has a de-priming tool I've used for up to 50-140 cases and it doesn't require any collets etc. I take it with me to matches and use it at home all the time. 

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Reply #20 - Dec 6th, 2019 at 7:14pm
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Buffalo Arms sells an SLM de-capper that should work for you. $77. I have one that I have made different rods for. It works well and I use it a lot. I tried to paste a link but couldn't do it.

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Reply #21 - Dec 6th, 2019 at 8:30pm
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Boys, I just use a spare de capping rod from a set of reloading dies, and punch em out with my plastic hammer. What am I missing?
  
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Reply #22 - Dec 7th, 2019 at 7:47pm
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I've used the same method. I've even gotten fancy and drilled a hole in a piece of round stock and soldered in a de-cap pin. What you're missing is the ease and convenience of using a more sophisticated design. Smiley

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Reply #23 - Dec 7th, 2019 at 8:00pm
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"Sophisticated" That could be my problem. I'll add it to the list.
  
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Reply #24 - Dec 13th, 2019 at 9:26am
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Heres one made from an old Lee priming tool.
  
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Reply #25 - Dec 15th, 2019 at 3:57pm
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  From my original post. I bought a Frankford Arsenal hand de-capper which works "ok". But the flimsy plastic collets where a joke, so I machined up 2 aluminum bushings (collets), one for .45 cases and one for .50 cal. I did not slot them and they center the pin perfectly. Wow the gadget works beautifully now and is fast. Next will be .40
  I did bend one up as shown by a few members, but this modified Chinese gizmo works way better.....now.
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Reply #26 - Dec 15th, 2019 at 5:04pm
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Skalkaho-  Brilliant idea, and is actually a re and decapper.I still use the old Lee priming tool for certain applications and now have a new use. I have most all of the shell holders. Thanks for a great idea brought to fruition.  Krag
  
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Reply #27 - Dec 15th, 2019 at 5:51pm
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RKBA2ND. Nope actually saw this a couple years back on some post and copied the pics. I have one with a 222 shell holder....If you have an extra  357 mag shell holder or 32-40, I'd gladly buy it( or trade 222 ). Pete
  
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Reply #28 - Dec 15th, 2019 at 7:09pm
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And if you do Berdan re and de:
  
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Reply #29 - Dec 15th, 2019 at 7:37pm
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Pete -  I will have to look and it may be a few days, but will get back to you.
  
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