Lyman’s Deluxe Carbide expander/decapping rod assembly fits all Lyman and RCBS rifle sizing dies and upgrades them with an extra-hard carbide expander button. Gives you the benefit of carbide neck sizing while keeping your favorite dies. The slick surface of the carbide helps the button pull out of the case neck more easily, with less “grab” on the brass, so it helps prevent case stretching. You need to trim cases less frequently, and overall case life is greatly extended. The free-floating button automatically centers itself in the case neck. Adjustable positioning sleeve gives you a choice of two positions for the button, for best fits in t different-size cases. It also gives you more control over what portion of the stroke the button pulls through the case neck, so you can get maximum leverage from the press linkage. Replaceable decapping pin.
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Customer ratings for LYMAN .22 CAL CARBIDE EXPANDER DECAP ROD
Number of ratings: 6
From brownells.com: 6
Average rating: 2.7
Needs to be much tougher.(19/08/2012)
The carrier rod is dead soft, and bends easily. A shame since the rest of the unit is well built, and is a big advantage when mounted in a progressive press. Mine bent after less than 100 rounds, and destroyed the decapping pin. Hopefully, Lyman can provide a new rod and pin. Buying another assembly is out of the question under these circumstances since the damage is likely to occur again. I was able to straighten the rod with my fingers. It's that soft. The rod bent decapping a Lapua .308 case, so the damage wasn't from trying to decap a heavily crimped NATO round. No other rods will interchange. Hopefully, Lyman will correct the issue. Until they do, this is an item to avoid.
weak steel.. bends easily(16/02/2016)
I just bought this set and was only on the 30th or so 5.56 case and it bent and broke the cap pin! These were twice fired cases which had already been re-uniformed and swaged... I also noticed that the pin never sits flush but always at an angle once the pin cap is tightened....
I paid $30 for the complete set so why the heck would I pay $25 for just the rod etc?????? NOT even a fair price to replace the smallest parts.... Needs better QC and steel on that rod or at a minimum an included replacement set of parts for WHEN it fails as it will...
Does Not Fit RCBS 300 Blk Small Base Die(11/11/2017)
Thread size too large for RCBS 300 Blackout Small Base Die, so won't fit the die.
Broke on first try. (30/07/2014)
Went to use this in my RCBS sizer/decapper die and the decapping pin broke and the rod bent rendering it useless. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Great Modification for your die(12/01/2016)
This Lyman carbide expander ball is the real deal. It reduces the expander ball "pull-through" effort by 80%. I use them on my RCBS dies as well. Too bad this isn't an option when buying a die set.
Reduces Force Required to Expand Neck(27/11/2015)
Significantly reduces the force required to pull the case over the expander and out of the sizing die. Speeds up the sizing process. Well worth the money.
Product no.: 749013120 LYMAN .22 CAL CARBIDE EXPANDER DECAP ROD Mfr Part: 7680300011516703002 Lyman’s Deluxe Carbide expander/decapping rod assembly fits all Lyman and RCBS rifle sizing dies and upgrades them with an extra-hard carbide expander button. Gives you the benefit of carbide neck sizing while keeping your favorite dies. The slick surface of the carbide helps the button pull out of the case neck more easily, with less “grab” on the brass, so it helps prevent case stretching. You need to trim cases less frequently, and overall case life is greatly extended. The free-floating button automatically centers itself in the case neck. Adjustable positioning sleeve gives you a choice of two positions for the button, for best fits in t different-size cases. It also gives you more control over what portion of the stroke the button pulls through the case neck, so you can get maximum leverage from the press linkage. Replaceable decapping pin.
Lyman's Deluxe Carbide expander/decapping rod assembly is compatible with all Lyman and RCBS rifle sizing dies, enhancing them with carbide for smoother neck sizing.
The carbide expander button reduces brass "grab," minimizing case stretching and extending case life while allowing for less frequent trimming.
Features an adjustable positioning sleeve for optimal button placement and a replaceable decapping pin, adding versatility and control to the reloading process.
Product no.: 749013125 LYMAN .30 CAL CARBIDE EXPANDER/DECAP ROD Mfr Part: 7680310011516703101 Lyman’s Deluxe Carbide expander/decapping rod assembly fits all Lyman and RCBS rifle sizing dies and upgrades them with an extra-hard carbide expander button. Gives you the benefit of carbide neck sizing while keeping your favorite dies. The slick surface of the carbide helps the button pull out of the case neck more easily, with less “grab” on the brass, so it helps prevent case stretching. You need to trim cases less frequently, and overall case life is greatly extended. The free-floating button automatically centers itself in the case neck. Adjustable positioning sleeve gives you a choice of two positions for the button, for best fits in t different-size cases. It also gives you more control over what portion of the stroke the button pulls through the case neck, so you can get maximum leverage from the press linkage. Replaceable decapping pin.
Upgrade your reloading with the Lyman Deluxe Carbide Expander/Decap Rod! 🔧 Enjoy easier neck sizing and extended case life. Perfect for all Lyman and RCBS dies.
Lyman’s Deluxe Carbide expander/decapping rod assembly fits all Lyman and RCBS rifle sizing dies and upgrades them with an extra-hard carbide expander button. Gives you the benefit of carbide neck sizing while keeping your favorite dies. The slick surface of the carbide helps the button pull out of the case neck more easily, with less “grab” on the brass, so it helps prevent case stretching. You need to trim cases less frequently, and overall case life is greatly extended. The free-floating button automatically centers itself in the case neck. Adjustable positioning sleeve gives you a choice of two positions for the button, for best fits in t different-size cases. It also gives you more control over what portion of the stroke the button pulls through the case neck, so you can get maximum leverage from the press linkage. Replaceable decapping pin.
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Customer ratings for LYMAN .22 CAL CARBIDE EXPANDER DECAP ROD
Number of ratings: 6
From brownells.com: 6
Average rating: 2.7
Needs to be much tougher.(19/08/2012)
The carrier rod is dead soft, and bends easily. A shame since the rest of the unit is well built, and is a big advantage when mounted in a progressive press. Mine bent after less than 100 rounds, and destroyed the decapping pin. Hopefully, Lyman can provide a new rod and pin. Buying another assembly is out of the question under these circumstances since the damage is likely to occur again. I was able to straighten the rod with my fingers. It's that soft. The rod bent decapping a Lapua .308 case, so the damage wasn't from trying to decap a heavily crimped NATO round. No other rods will interchange. Hopefully, Lyman will correct the issue. Until they do, this is an item to avoid.
weak steel.. bends easily(16/02/2016)
I just bought this set and was only on the 30th or so 5.56 case and it bent and broke the cap pin! These were twice fired cases which had already been re-uniformed and swaged... I also noticed that the pin never sits flush but always at an angle once the pin cap is tightened....
I paid $30 for the complete set so why the heck would I pay $25 for just the rod etc?????? NOT even a fair price to replace the smallest parts.... Needs better QC and steel on that rod or at a minimum an included replacement set of parts for WHEN it fails as it will...
Does Not Fit RCBS 300 Blk Small Base Die(11/11/2017)
Thread size too large for RCBS 300 Blackout Small Base Die, so won't fit the die.
Broke on first try. (30/07/2014)
Went to use this in my RCBS sizer/decapper die and the decapping pin broke and the rod bent rendering it useless. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Great Modification for your die(12/01/2016)
This Lyman carbide expander ball is the real deal. It reduces the expander ball "pull-through" effort by 80%. I use them on my RCBS dies as well. Too bad this isn't an option when buying a die set.
Reduces Force Required to Expand Neck(27/11/2015)
Significantly reduces the force required to pull the case over the expander and out of the sizing die. Speeds up the sizing process. Well worth the money.