Hornady Universal Decapping Die Multi Caliber (050085) is a dedicated decapping die for reloaders who want a tough, stand alone tool to remove spent primers before sizing. This Hornady Universal Decapping Die (050085) works across multiple calibers to streamline brass prep and protect your regular sizing dies from damage.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 050085
- Type: universal decapping die
- Caliber range: multi caliber, typically from 223 Remington and larger centerfire cases
- Function: decaps Boxer primed cases only
- Sizing: no case sizing, decapping only
- Shell holder included: no
- Storage box included: yes
Special Features
- Universal design allows the Hornady Universal Decapping Die (050085) to work with a wide range of centerfire rifle and pistol brass rather than being tied to a single cartridge.
- Heavy duty decapping rod and pin are built to handle tough, crimped, or swaged primers that are hard on standard sizing and decapping dies.
- Dedicated decap only construction means the die focuses solely on primer removal, with no need for case lube during this step.
- Engineered specifically for Boxer primed cases, helping reloaders avoid damage that can occur when trying to decap Berdan primed brass.
- Compact die body fits common single stage, turret, and progressive presses so it can drop into almost any existing setup.
Practical Benefits
- The Hornady Universal Decapping Die (050085) is a practical choice for high volume reloaders who want to quickly strip primers before cleaning and sizing large batches of brass.
- Using a separate decapping die helps protect more expensive sizing dies from broken pins and stress when processing crimped military or dirty range brass.
- Multi caliber versatility makes this die a good fit for reloaders who handle everything from common 223 and 308 to larger centerfire cases on one bench.
- By decapping first, reloaders can clean primer pockets and flash holes more effectively, supporting consistent ignition and better overall ammunition quality.
The Hornady Universal Decapping Die Multi Caliber (050085) is a smart addition for any reloading bench that processes mixed Boxer primed brass and needs a dependable option for efficient primer removal.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |