Lee 50 BMG Dies

gnomus · April 22, 2010, 04:46 PM

Does anyone know if I can get hold of a bushing that would allow me to use the Lee 50 BMG die set (1 1/4-12 thread) with an RCBS Ammomaster 2 press (1 1/2" thread)?

Thank you in anticipation.

50 shooter · April 22, 2010, 05:29 PM

Try CH4D for an adaptor, if anyone will have it they would. www.ch4d.com

Sevens · April 22, 2010, 05:47 PM

...and if they don't, the Lee Classic Cast has enough clearance and comes with a removable bushing and will handle your .50 BMG needs in an affordable and durable press.

gnomus · April 23, 2010, 04:30 AM

Thanks for your thoughts. Here is the situation. I already have a set of Lee 50 BMG dies. I have an RCBS Ammomaster 2 press. I would like to use a CH4D neck sizing die. I would really rather avoid having to have 2 presses - partly because of limited space.

I was hoping that I could get a bushing to screw in to the 1.5"" diameter Ammomaster that would allow me to screw my 1.25" Lee dies into it.

I wondered if anyone had found a way of using the Lee dies with a standard 1.5" press. If not, I'm looking at a wodge to get a set of 1.5" dies.

50 shooter · April 25, 2010, 06:41 PM

As far as I know Lee doesn't make a 50 BMG neck sizing die, I think they will make them if there was enough demand. If you could find at least 25+ people willing to buy one they would do it.

If you're on a budget and really want the Lee then buy it, the drawback that you've already found is dealing with die sizes and presses. Since Lee is the only Co. making a smaller press with smaller dies you're limited. When you step up to a full size press you can order all the dies, swaging tools, priming tools and customs dies that are made for full size presses.

It's up to you and how much you want to spend.

subseauk · May 15, 2010, 07:39 AM

Hi
Based over in the UK, there are quite a few 50BMG owners over here that reload or would reload if we could get reasonable equipment at reasonable prices!!
Count me in if anyone in the USA has the contacts to get LEE to make a neck sizing die for 50BMG.
Rgds
Kev

April 22, 2010, 04:46 PM	#1
gnomus Member Join Date: November 26, 2009 Posts: 26	Lee 50 BMG Dies Does anyone know if I can get hold of a bushing that would allow me to use the Lee 50 BMG die set (1 1/4-12 thread) with an RCBS Ammomaster 2 press (1 1/2" thread)? Thank you in anticipation.

April 22, 2010, 05:29 PM	#2
50 shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: SoCal PRK Posts: 987	Try CH4D for an adaptor, if anyone will have it they would. www.ch4d.com __________________ I see the world thru bloodshot eyes Streets filled with blood from distant lies The dogs of war never compromise, No time for rearranging.

April 22, 2010, 05:47 PM	#3
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,758	...and if they don't, the Lee Classic Cast has enough clearance and comes with a removable bushing and will handle your .50 BMG needs in an affordable and durable press. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

April 25, 2010, 06:41 PM	#5
50 shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: SoCal PRK Posts: 987	As far as I know Lee doesn't make a 50 BMG neck sizing die, I think they will make them if there was enough demand. If you could find at least 25+ people willing to buy one they would do it. If you're on a budget and really want the Lee then buy it, the drawback that you've already found is dealing with die sizes and presses. Since Lee is the only Co. making a smaller press with smaller dies you're limited. When you step up to a full size press you can order all the dies, swaging tools, priming tools and customs dies that are made for full size presses. It's up to you and how much you want to spend. __________________ I see the world thru bloodshot eyes Streets filled with blood from distant lies The dogs of war never compromise, No time for rearranging.

May 15, 2010, 07:39 AM	#6
subseauk Junior Member Join Date: July 7, 2009 Posts: 1	Start counting for 25 people now !! Hi Based over in the UK, there are quite a few 50BMG owners over here that reload or would reload if we could get reasonable equipment at reasonable prices!! Count me in if anyone in the USA has the contacts to get LEE to make a neck sizing die for 50BMG. Rgds Kev

April 23, 2010, 04:30 AM	#4
gnomus Member Join Date: November 26, 2009 Posts: 26	Thanks for your thoughts. Here is the situation. I already have a set of Lee 50 BMG dies. I have an RCBS Ammomaster 2 press. I would like to use a CH4D neck sizing die. I would really rather avoid having to have 2 presses - partly because of limited space. I was hoping that I could get a bushing to screw in to the 1.5"" diameter Ammomaster that would allow me to screw my 1.25" Lee dies into it. I wondered if anyone had found a way of using the Lee dies with a standard 1.5" press. If not, I'm looking at a wodge to get a set of 1.5" dies.