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Offline j two dogs

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Lee factory crimp die
« on: January 19, 2008, 02:18:08 AM »
Spoke with Lee Representative yesterday, about my problem (the bullet I want to shoot does not have a crimp groove were I need it, to cycle through my .450) He said for $29 Lee will make me a custom factory crimp die that when used properly will so hold the bullet  (without a groove) that it will not move even under heavy recoil. Has anyone had any experience with a Lee factory crimp die?
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Re: Lee factory crimp die
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2008, 02:20:02 AM »
Yep. They work exactly like they are supposed to.

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Re: Lee factory crimp die
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2008, 02:24:31 AM »
yup i use them in marlin 444s and 4570s just like what you want to do and they work great.
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Re: Lee factory crimp die
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2008, 07:52:56 AM »
 He wasn't kidding.The crimp die allows you to crimp at almost anywhere on the bullet with or without a groove.You can adjust your O.A.L. to help with feeding and accuracy.I have one for most of my calibers.
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Re: Lee factory crimp die
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2008, 11:55:59 PM »
Yes they even will crimp a jacketed bullet tightly.  I use them in 30-30 and 348. And all my hand gun rounds.
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Re: Lee factory crimp die
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2008, 07:41:12 PM »
I use them to crimp everything I load;even the loads for my bolts.Most folks will say,you don't need them for that.They are probably correct,but makes me fell better about the round.I have never had any problems with my Lee's.........Rick
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Re: Lee factory crimp die
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2008, 08:05:02 PM »
I have also had good luck with the lee factory crimp dies for lead and jacketed loads.
I wouldn't hesitate on the$29 you will be satisfied.
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Re: Lee factory crimp die
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2008, 08:21:24 PM »
I was skeptic, but bought one for my 356Winchester, and they do work! Now I have them in all my levergun calibers as well as my handgun calibers. I use my 41mag Lee Factory Crimp Die with my 40-82Winchester. It doesn't know it's not "the right one", however, it works like a charm. The factory crimp die makes an extra step in the handload process, but it really is worth it. Never thought I'd say that. You'll not regret the purchase!

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Re: Lee factory crimp die
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2008, 02:17:34 PM »
Die works well. It is great for remington 405SP which have crimp grooves useless in 45/70 or 450 marlin.

Beware of brass, as some of the hornady brass runs shorter than SAMMI spec. I experienced this with the new leverloution ammo. The crimp die can not be adjusted to work with short brass.

It also deforms brass less and you are less likely to wear brass like with a taper die.
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