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super noob question, decapping rod (rcbs)

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13 February 2018, 21:44
cooperjd
super noob question, decapping rod (rcbs)
i have rcbs standard FL die for a 6.5 creedmoor.

my decapping rod is bent slightly.

i took a few other dies apart and see that all the rods are slightly different (.223, .243, '06, etc.).

if i get a new rod that is the same diameter, can i make it work by swapping my 6.5 neck sizer over to the new rod, no matter really what cartridge the new rod is for?
13 February 2018, 22:32
dpcd
Yes.
And there are at least two diameters of pins.
Just straighten the rod out.
13 February 2018, 22:33
thecanadian
As long as you use the same expanding ball and everything screws in properly, you should be able to swap out rods.


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13 February 2018, 22:38
bartsche
old Push come to shove , you can always call RCBS and they may give you a small package of the right pins. If not free, they'll sell you a small bag full. beerroger


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13 February 2018, 22:52
cooperjd
thanks guys!