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Does anyone make a simple de capper / re capper for 12 gauge brass shells?? Thanks for any leads

Not hard to make one yourself Erik. Use a decapping/expander rod from any sizer die, or a small nail set in a 1/4" brass rod. Blunt the nail point and tap the primer out with a hammer, case sitting atop a 3/4" hex nut. To replace the primer you might try using a vice/wood block and a wood dowel inside the case. Wear glasses, proceed slowly. OR, if you don't have glasses by a MEC press...600 IIRC.

You might figure out some other ways less hazardous...it ain't high tech.

Don't know if they still make them or not, but the original Lee loader would be a big help. (at least the decapping rod and shell holder would be)

I use a Lee shotshell loader (about $35) for loading black powder shells. I decap, recap, seat wads, and charge shot with it. I charge the powder with an old dipper and roll crimp with a cordless drill. Easiest way I've found.