Lee loading dies - Page 2

DavidAGO · August 22, 2017, 04:26 PM

I have about half and half RCBS and Lee dies, some calibers both brands. some calibers I use the brands mixed on my turret press, some calibers I use RCBS for sizing, Lee for flaring, etc. I have seen no difference in the quality of the ammunition that is produced. some of my RCBS dies have been bought second hand, some new. When I find a need for a die I get what I can find at the best price.

As for the locking rings, hated them at first, changed all of them out for other locking rings. But after using them on two calibers and learning to use them properly(watching the Lee videos on you tube) I am a believer in them and have gone back to them on all the dies I use on the turret press. I just do not have enough left over rings to use them on all my dies.

And yes, you do have to have wrenches hand at the bench to retighten the decapping pins, but have not had to in a long time.

David

jetinteriorguy · August 22, 2017, 07:27 PM

I used to be Leary of the Lee locking nuts too. But after using them I love them, makes any minor adjustments simple requiring no tools. But there is a way to eliminate any changes in your settings when installing or removing the dies. Just get the little 3D printed tool for the nuts from Titan. When using this tool your dies will hold their setting every time they are removed or installed. Now I prefer these to other styles, especially those using a set screw.

THEWELSHM · August 22, 2017, 09:05 PM

I use Hornady and Lee, the Lee have been great for off round pistol like, 41 and 500 magnum straight wall revolver. I have no complaints with their molds and dies for the $

Thewelshm

mikejonestkd · August 22, 2017, 09:18 PM

Another happy Lee customer, I have a dozen handgun sets, and 8 or so rifle sets.
They work exactly as advertised, and I have never had a problem with any of them in over 50K rounds loaded.
The 4 die handgun sets are my go to pick for all of my handgun calibers

berettaprofessor · August 22, 2017, 09:26 PM

Neat, jetinteriorguy, I've never seen that Titan tool. I'll keep it on my wish list, however, I just realized a 1 1/8 deep socket fits over all my dies...maybe a cheap one at a pawn shop so I don't have to break up my tool set?

August 22, 2017, 09:18 PM	#29
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,761	Another happy Lee customer, I have a dozen handgun sets, and 8 or so rifle sets. They work exactly as advertised, and I have never had a problem with any of them in over 50K rounds loaded. The 4 die handgun sets are my go to pick for all of my handgun calibers __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

August 22, 2017, 04:26 PM	#26
DavidAGO Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2008 Location: Magnolia, AR Posts: 340	I have about half and half RCBS and Lee dies, some calibers both brands. some calibers I use the brands mixed on my turret press, some calibers I use RCBS for sizing, Lee for flaring, etc. I have seen no difference in the quality of the ammunition that is produced. some of my RCBS dies have been bought second hand, some new. When I find a need for a die I get what I can find at the best price. As for the locking rings, hated them at first, changed all of them out for other locking rings. But after using them on two calibers and learning to use them properly(watching the Lee videos on you tube) I am a believer in them and have gone back to them on all the dies I use on the turret press. I just do not have enough left over rings to use them on all my dies. And yes, you do have to have wrenches hand at the bench to retighten the decapping pins, but have not had to in a long time. David

August 22, 2017, 07:27 PM	#27
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,476	I used to be Leary of the Lee locking nuts too. But after using them I love them, makes any minor adjustments simple requiring no tools. But there is a way to eliminate any changes in your settings when installing or removing the dies. Just get the little 3D printed tool for the nuts from Titan. When using this tool your dies will hold their setting every time they are removed or installed. Now I prefer these to other styles, especially those using a set screw.

August 22, 2017, 09:05 PM	#28
THEWELSHM Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2015 Location: Brandon Fl Posts: 238	I use Hornady and Lee, the Lee have been great for off round pistol like, 41 and 500 magnum straight wall revolver. I have no complaints with their molds and dies for the $ Thewelshm

August 22, 2017, 09:26 PM	#30
berettaprofessor Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2008 Posts: 1,103	Neat, jetinteriorguy, I've never seen that Titan tool. I'll keep it on my wish list, however, I just realized a 1 1/8 deep socket fits over all my dies...maybe a cheap one at a pawn shop so I don't have to break up my tool set?