The Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Hand Depriming Tool (Model: FA-HDT) is a 100% mechanical, manual hand-held tool designed to decap spent cartridge cases cleanly and efficiently without requiring a reloading press. Constructed with a robust die-cast aluminum main body, this lightweight 0.4 kg tool operates entirely without electrical power or the need for Australian SAA or RCM safety certifications. It features a patented Universal Collet System that allows users to process rifle and pistol brass ranging from .20 caliber up to .338 Lapua Magnum out of the box, keeping dirty primer residue and carbon debris off your primary reloading bench.

Key Features

• Fully Contained Collection System: Features an easily removable, clear plastic collection tube that captures spent primers and carbon debris, holding over 100 spent primers.
• Ergonomic Hand Squeeze Operation: Built with a full-length, highly leveraged squeeze-handle and a spring-loaded automatic return system to minimize hand fatigue.
• Auto-Ejecting Case Holder: Utilizes an assisted-ejection collet system for rapid, hassle-free case insertion and removal.
• Military Crimp Decapping: The high mechanical leverage easily forces out heavily crimped military primers.

Specifications

• Model / SKU: FA-HDT / 909283
• Material: Robust die-cast aluminum body with plastic collets
• Unit Weight: 0.4 kg (Packaged weight: approximately 0.68 kg to 0.83 kg)
• Dimensions: Approximately 33 cm x 30.5 cm x 5.1 cm
• Power: Fully manual mechanical operation
• Caliber Range: .20 caliber up to .338 Lapua Magnum (includes 3 plastic collets)
• Pin Diameter: Standard 0.08" (approx. 2mm) decapping pin

Who is the Frankford Arsenal Platinum Hand Depriming Tool for?

• Rifle and pistol shooters processing standard brass — accommodates cases ranging from .20 caliber up to .338 Lapua Magnum using a patented Universal Collet System, bypassing the need for individual shell holders during the depriming process.
• Reloaders seeking cleaner workspaces — isolates and collects over 100 spent primers and abrasive carbon residue inside a clear tube, preventing these contaminants from dirtying the main reloading press.
• Shooters decapping crimped primer pockets — provides high mechanical leverage through a manual handheld squeeze-handle to pop out crimped military primers without bending the standard 0.08" decapping pin.

Less suitable for: processing cartridges outside the .20 caliber to .338 Lapua Magnum range, or premium target brass featuring small 0.059" (1.5mm) flash holes that will damage the standard 0.08" decapping pin; for these tight-tolerance cases or extreme calibers, a heavy-duty bench-mounted reloading press with specialized small-pin decapping dies is a more suitable option. Additionally, users processing high-volume runs exceeding 100 cases in a single session may experience hand soreness from the metal handles unless wearing a thick glove.