Are these Hornady 60008 decapping pins compatible with my modern Hornady New Dimension or Custom Grade dies?

No, these hardened steel large decapping pins are specifically designed for older Hornady Durachrome dies and select universal decapping assemblies. Modern Hornady New Dimension and Custom Grade series dies utilize the Zip Spindle decapping system and require different replacement parts.

What size cartridge cases can I deprime using the Hornady 60008 large decapping pins?

These pins measure approximately 0.071" in diameter and 0.875" in length, making them suitable for standard Boxer-primed cartridge cases ranging from .270 calibre up to .45 calibre. For smaller calibres like .22 through .264, you will need the Hornady Small Decapping Pin part number 060009.

Can I use these large decapping pins on Lapua Palma .308 or other brass with small flash holes?

No, these pins are not suitable for brass featuring undersized flash holes measuring around 0.058" to 0.060", such as Lapua Palma .308 or Peterson small rifle primer brass. Forcing a 0.071" pin into these restricted flash holes will result in bent or snapped pins.

Will the Hornady 60008 pins work with military surplus brass that has crimped or swaged primer pockets?

Yes, machined from hardened select tool steel, these robust pins are built to efficiently punch out spent Boxer primers and handle tough military cases with swaged primer pockets without easily bending or shearing.

Do these reloading replacement pins require any electrical compliance or SAA/RCM certification for use in Australia?

As purely mechanical reloading consumables with no electrical components, these decapping pins do not require any electrical power, 240V compatibility, or Australian SAA/RCM certifications. They are ready to use directly on your manual or progressive reloading bench.

Large Decapping Pins - Hornady 60008

The Hornady Hardened Steel Large Decapping Pins (6-Pack) are replacement reloading components engineered to punch out spent Boxer primers from fired cartridge cases during case preparation and resizing. Machined from hardened select tool steel, these pins provide the structural rigidity required to withstand the mechanical pressure of depriming standard-calibre cases without bending or shearing. They are supplied in a multi-pack to prevent bench downtime when processing crimped primer pockets or stubborn primers.

Key Features

Hardened Select Steel Construction: Built to resist bending and shearing when depriming standard-depth Boxer primers.
Standard Flash Hole Compatibility: Sized specifically to fit standard 0.080" (approx. 2.0 mm) Boxer primer flash holes across common rifle and handgun calibres.
Six-Pack Convenience: Contains 6 individual replacement pins to keep reloading operations running during high-volume case processing.
Purely Mechanical Operation: Requires no electrical inputs or adapters, operating smoothly in compatible bench-mounted reloading presses.

Product Specifications

Brand: Hornady
Model / SKU: 060008 (60008)
Pin Dimensions: 0.071" diameter x 0.875" length (approx. 1.80 mm x 22.23 mm)
Quantity: 6 pins per pack
Packaged Weight: ~0.25 lbs / ~113 g
Calibre Range: .270 calibre up to .45 calibre
Die Compatibility: Older Hornady Durachrome dies and select Hornady universal decapping assemblies

Who is the Hornady 60008 Hardened Steel Large Decapping Pins 6 Pack For Reloading for?

Handloaders maintaining older Hornady Durachrome dies — requires replacement decapping pins measuring exactly 0.071" in diameter and 0.875" in length to fit the original spindle assemblies of legacy Hornady die sets.
Handloaders processing .270 to .45 calibre cartridges — needs a sturdy decapping pin built to navigate standard Boxer primer flash holes across calibres ranging from .270 calibre up to .45 calibre without shearing under standard press leverage.

Less suitable for: Reloaders processing brass with undersized 0.058"–0.060" flash holes (such as Palma or specialized small-primer rifle brass), cases with Berdan primers, or modern Hornady New Dimension and Custom Grade series dies; these setups require dedicated sub-0.060" undersized decapping pins or modern headless Zip Spindle pins.

SKU	HN102317LP
Model #	60008
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	0.0200kg

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