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Another 100 processed without an issue with the ever so slight decapping pin modification (I do need to get out of this bad habit of cycling the press while on a conference calls with the day job ...). It sure is nice to have a smooth running press, and getting used to all of it's nuances. I can even detect the subtle difference between the case dropping onto station 1 and a spent primer ... even when they are almost simultaneous. I believe getting this 'feel' is essential. Thanks Again

THANKS Again Guys ... It looks like adding a small flat to one edge of my decapping pin has rectified the issue (at least for the first run of 100). I also like the looks of the Mighty Armory die, and I see they have a nice decap/swage kit that I may invest in, once I decide (talk the lady into the need of another press) to move case prep off the Dillon. I guess one other quick question would be ... towards keeping the decapping pin extended on the sizing die, as it 'might' help with centering the case but also catch a rogue primer (although if those are getting thru case inspection I need to take up another hobby). Thanks Again for your validation ...

Thank You for the validation of the issue. I see now that there even 'specialty' decapping dies used primarily with automation systems where this issue could cause some catastrophic hickups ... At least I'm not 'nuts'

I'm new to this game and while we all wait for primers to become available, I'm trying to get as many cycles thru my new xl750 without over working my brass (plus I think it a good practice to decap prior to tumbling/cleaning). Previously I've been decapping 9mm brass with a pin punch chucked into my drill press, but that method doesn't work too well with 223 cartridges, so I picked up a Lyman Universal Decapping Die. What I've been troubleshooting is that about 3% of my recent range pickup aren't decapping ... What I'm starting to think is happening is that the anvil in the primer is binding up on the tip of the pin and pulling the primer back into the cartridge and being re-seated back into the cartridge. As I mentioned I'm new to all this and the xl750 is brand new ... I need to get a feel for all of it's nuances. The decapping pin extends quite far out the base of the die, the die is adjusted to just touch the shell plate, and I being obsessive not to short stroke the press, and press forward fully as if to seat non-existent primers (although I guess I'm reseating a few ...). The not_decapped cartridge is one of a couple that hung up the press between stage 1 and 2. I know setting up a single stage for brass prep is probably a better use of the Dillon's cycles, but hey it what I've got ... am I over processing of simply obsessing? Thanks for letting me vent ...

Here's my quick disconnect for the XL650 Primer Cam issue ... Run the attachment bolt from the backside, stack a few button magnets to bring the magnets just shy of extending past the face of the primer cam, and use the Allen wrench the fits both this bolt and the power dispenser to secure the cam in place ... too simple and a handy place for the powder drop key.