Lyman Decapping Pins

[Hi-Standard]

Anyone know where I can get a Lyman decapping pin in Canada? Just broke my first pin while reloading 6.5 Swede. There goes my nights reloading. I only have one set of Lyman dies, but I should get a few pins for spare. I see Midway USA has them for dirt cheap. Less then $3 for 10, but I'd rather deal in Canada.

 

[Hi-Standard]

Anyone?

 

[RePete]

Your local dealer should be able to order them in.

If you still have a problem, PM me.

 

[240wby]

I have used finishing nails after cutting the head off, or try the shank on a pop-rivit.

240

 

[tracker]

X2 for the nails.

 

[blacksmithden]

I believe P&D Enterprises (site sponsor) here in Edmonton sells them by either 10's or 50's per package. I don't use them myself, but I remember seeing them on the rack.

 

[Hi-Standard]

I have used finishing nails after cutting the head off, or try the shank on a pop-rivit.

240

I think the nail idea would work for RCBS dies, but Lyman dies require some sort of flange on the die end of the decapping pin? I used an old drill bit that had broken and was about the same size as the flange, I then ground down all but a small portion of the pin(the flange area) to an appropriate size to fit the flash hole. It works quite well, but I would still like to purchase a couple of spare pins.

 

[SaddleTramp]

I have used finishing nails after cutting the head off, or try the shank on a pop-rivit.

240

A piece of bicycle spoke works well in a pinch. I think it may be a spring steel or at least hardened steel.

 

[t-star]

I have used finishing nails after cutting the head off, or try the shank on a pop-rivit.

240

same deal as the rcbs, huh?

 

[sunray]

"...require some sort of flange..." Finishing nails have heads.
Any place that sells Lyman equipment will have decapping pins.