decapping pin for Bair die needed

[harrygoat]

I,ve been browsing the various Graybeard forums for the last several months, so I finally registered today. An immense amount of knowledge to be gained on these many pages. The internet is the best educational tool since the pencil.                                                      
    Now I have a question. Is a decapping pin available for an old set of Bair dies in .270 cal.?
     I realize these dies are no longer made but is there a company today who makes basically the same die?
     Thanks to GRAYBEARD for wonderful website!


                   Thanks, Harrygoat

[Leftoverdj]

First thing to do is to find out what the diameter of the pin is. Generally part of the pin is still in the stem. Get it out and measure it. Chances are that it is the same as RCBS and Lyman. If it is not, Brownells sells pin stock in a wide range of diameters. Comes in about 18" lengths and you just cut off what you need and polish the ends.

[harrygoat]

Thanks for  the info..

  HARRYGOAT

[PaulS]

Once you know the diameter you can also get a number drill the same diameter and cut it to the length you need using the shank end (unfluted) and rounding it slightly with emery paper.

PaulS