June 25th 2023Frankford hand depriming tool — Convenient and no press neededMany shooters prefer depriming their brass before resizing. This allows them to tumble cases and keep primer debris away from their main press. You can use a Decapping Die to deprime cases prior to sizing or cleaning. This removes the spent primer from the case without having to change the neck or body. These decapping dies are fine, but require a press. Here’s a handy tool that lets you deprime brass without a press. Handheld Primer Remover Tool From Frankford ArsenalThis cleverly designed Hand Deprimer Tool lets you deprime cartridges without the need for a press. This hand-tool by Frankford Arsenal deprimes brass and capture primers in a convenient manner. You can deprime your cases while watching TV or relaxing in your favorite chair.This device lets you remove spent primers anywhere — no press needed and all the mess (cups/anvils/residue) stays in the capture chamber. This tool is compatible with all common case types, up to and including.338 Lapua Magnum. This tool is very efficient and works quickly with good leverage. This tool has been praised by forum members, but they recommend wearing a thicker glove if you are doing more than 100 cartridges in one session. The tool has a universal cylinder-style cartridge holder that can be used to deprime cartridges from.20 caliber to.338. Three different plastic collets for handling different case diameters are provided. Spent primers can be collected in a removable spent prime tube. To dispose of spent primers, simply twist off the clear tube. This tool is made of die-cast metal and should last for many thousands depriming cycles. MSRP is $54.99. It is currently $47.98 with 82% 5-star reviews on Amazon. User Modifications – Grip Padding and high-volume captureMany users suggested putting some type of padding on both the grip and the front lever to relieve pressure on the fingertips. You can use a rubber or wrap to do this. Users have also adapted the unit by adding a hose and a large primer capture jug. This hose conversion is useful if you are depriving hundreds of cases. Owner’s review: “I own one of these since about eight years. I have deprimed more than 10,000 cases using this tool. I have never had to change a single component. You will need to adjust the spring periodically, but it is very simple. The handle can rip your hand if you are depriming A LOT of brass. Solution: Wear a mechanics glove. Easy Peasy! You won’t regret this purchase. “How to adapt tool for small flash hole brass
The Frankford Arsenal Deprimer tool was designed to deprime brass with large flash-holes. To deprime brass that has small (1.5mm/0.59?) flash holes, you will need to reduce the pin diameter. To deprime brass with small (1.5mm/0.59?) flash-holes such as those found on Lapua Russian.220 and 6mmBR cases you will need reduce the pin diameter. Frankford Arsenal recommends buying a replacement pin, and “sanding” it down to the smaller size. NOTE: This is not difficult — just spin the stock pin on some sandpaper.Similar posts:Tags Cartridge Brass, De-Prime (Decapping), Deprime (Frankford Arsenal), Reloading, Ultrasonic
