Decapping pin

[mardig88]

On of my dies, the decapping pin is slightly bent. You can't see it with the naked eye, but once you take it out and turn it, you will see it go off center.

would this cause any problems while reloading?

thanks

 

[tiriaq]

Replacements are cheap.

 

[downwindtracker2]

When,I broke one,I fiquired I missed,I hadn't set the case all the way in.

 

[mardig88]

Replacements are cheap.

are there different types?
and is there a store you would recommend?
my die is Lyman Tungsten Carbide 38/357 die

 

[tiriaq]

You'll need a Lyman pin. PM your mailing address, and I'll send you one.

 

[H4831]

You'll need a Lyman pin. PM your mailing address, and I'll send you one.

That's a generous offer. I was going to say to contact Lyman and they would likely send you one for free.
I have done this with Hornady.
Also, you can likely straighten the pin. I have done this, too.

 

[sunray]

"...likely send you one for free..." Likely send you a whole package. Sent RCBS a letter, long ago(no internet then), asking where I could get 'em. They responded about a week later with a package of 6 and a list of retailers.

 

[blacksmithden]

I picked up a few packages at the Buffalo Gun Center a year ago. A package of 5 ??....whatever is in an RCBS package.....for $2.99 each. When I asked for 4, the guy asked me what the heck I was doing breaking so many pins. I told him I've never broken one, but they're not exactly available everywhere in Canada (might be the understatement of the century) and they're worth a lot more than $2.99 a pack when I break one the night before a big hunt. Now.....if only I could find where I put them

 

[bnichols]

It will eventually break (at least mine did :-/). Best to have another one on hand before it happens.