Thread: Lee Collet Die Decapping Pin Removed

Originally Posted by Cigar

I've never taken mine apart - can you remove the decapping pin without removing the whole mandrel? The die is supposed to size against the mandrel, removing it would probably result in oversizing the case, and possibly wreck your die.

The decapping pin is an integral part of the mandrel - the OP is considering permanently removing it by grinding so it doesn't push out the primer. You definitely need the mandrel for it to size the neck correctly, but you can remove the decapping pin function no problem.

They're super easy to get apart - it pays to give the top surface of the collet a clean and light grease periodically for best function.