++++ lee factory crimp die

bgdv1 · October 9, 2009, 05:36 PM

had some 45acp loaded with 200gr lead and they wouldnt cycle thru my springfield loaded. shoots 230 ball, and my other 200gr jacketed handloads without a problem. so i ordered a lee factory crimp die, it came today. set down and ran 50 rounds thru it and they function flawlessly now.

Jeff H · October 9, 2009, 05:58 PM

I like using one on the 45ACP that I reload simply because I didn't want to mess with crimping and seating in the same step. For me, the resizing that the die does is just a plus. On 38 spec, I don't bother and just use 3 dies. YMMV

Bobrm2 · October 10, 2009, 06:54 AM

I've loaded sixty rounds, using Lee's carbide die set. Pouring my own bullets; sizing them as well with the Lee sizer. I have not used the crimp die enclosed in the carbide set. My sizer is .252. I'm using once(?) fired rounds (bought a 1000 of them for a nickle each). Bullets are set to 1.024 th's. Powder is Win 231 and 4.4 grains. Is and what are the benefits of the using a crimper on straight case pistole rounds? I'm new at this. Thanks.

Foxbat · October 10, 2009, 07:01 AM

Most importantly - to remove the bell from the case mouth, that is there to facilitate the bullet insertion. Whether you want to go beyond straight, is the matter of taste and several other things.

steve4102 · October 10, 2009, 07:25 AM

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Bullets are set to 1.024 th's. Powder is Win 231 and 4.4 grains. Is and what are the benefits of the using a crimper on straight case pistole rounds? I'm new at this.

First. you sure it's 1.024 and not 1.240 that seems short to me. What weight and type bullet are you using?

If you have a Lee set with a Crimp die then I am assuming it is the 4 die set. To use all for dies it goes like this, First die sizes the case, second die expands or flares the case mouth so the bullet can be seated, third die seats the bullet (can also crimp), forth die sizes the case again and applies a crimp. The crimp is needed to remove the flare from step (2). Failure to crimp with either the seating die or the crimp die can cause feeding issues. I apply just enough crimp to remove the flare (straight case).

Bobrm2 · October 10, 2009, 08:01 AM

Went out to the reloading bench. Was incorrect and off on the OAL. 1.218 is the length, not 1.024 as I orginally stated. I'm using the Lee six cavity 200 grain SWC. Thanks, can use all the help I can get; I don't know many reloaders here in the Ozarks of North Central Arkansas.

chris in va · October 10, 2009, 08:22 AM

You've come to the right place then. I'm new to reloading myself, having completed my first 1000 rounds of 9mm.

My CZ has had extracting issues in the past where the outgoing spent shell gets hung up on the case rim of the incoming. This Lee die crimps that down nicely and everything I've made has functioned flawlessly in the gun.

bgdv1 · October 10, 2009, 08:54 AM

there was a small buldge were the bullet was seated. they wouldnt chamber in my springfield. so i ran them thru the carbide crimp die and it returned them to a factory spec. now they function perfectly. the die has a carbide ring to size the case back to factory spec and a taper crimp for the 45 acp.

Bobrm2 · October 10, 2009, 08:59 AM

Going out and set the crimp die, make the correction. Wish I knew how to maintain setting on the Lee dies? Thank to all

grymster2007 · October 10, 2009, 11:29 AM

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Wish I knew how to maintain setting on the Lee dies?

I've never used the Lee FCD, but have used plenty of other Lee dies and their O-ring locking system seems to work fine.

marada · October 10, 2009, 12:09 PM

it sure make set up a lot easier with the lee factory crimp die.

Magnum Wheel Man · October 10, 2009, 03:01 PM

I personally don't like the o-ring lock nut... I usually remove the o-ring, & drill & tap a hole for a set screw on my Lee dies... makes it more positive on sensitive cartridges...

October 9, 2009, 05:36 PM	#1
bgdv1 Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2009 Location: butler,pa Posts: 146	++++ lee factory crimp die had some 45acp loaded with 200gr lead and they wouldnt cycle thru my springfield loaded. shoots 230 ball, and my other 200gr jacketed handloads without a problem. so i ordered a lee factory crimp die, it came today. set down and ran 50 rounds thru it and they function flawlessly now.

October 9, 2009, 05:58 PM	#2
Jeff H Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2009 Posts: 176	I like using one on the 45ACP that I reload simply because I didn't want to mess with crimping and seating in the same step. For me, the resizing that the die does is just a plus. On 38 spec, I don't bother and just use 3 dies. YMMV Last edited by Jeff H; October 9, 2009 at 09:31 PM.

October 10, 2009, 06:54 AM	#3
Bobrm2 Member Join Date: July 18, 2009 Location: Searcy Co. Arkansas Posts: 24	Lee factory crimp die (.45 acp) I've loaded sixty rounds, using Lee's carbide die set. Pouring my own bullets; sizing them as well with the Lee sizer. I have not used the crimp die enclosed in the carbide set. My sizer is .252. I'm using once(?) fired rounds (bought a 1000 of them for a nickle each). Bullets are set to 1.024 th's. Powder is Win 231 and 4.4 grains. Is and what are the benefits of the using a crimper on straight case pistole rounds? I'm new at this. Thanks.

October 10, 2009, 03:01 PM	#12
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	I personally don't like the o-ring lock nut... I usually remove the o-ring, & drill & tap a hole for a set screw on my Lee dies... makes it more positive on sensitive cartridges... __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...

October 10, 2009, 07:01 AM	#4
Foxbat Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2008 Posts: 367	Most importantly - to remove the bell from the case mouth, that is there to facilitate the bullet insertion. Whether you want to go beyond straight, is the matter of taste and several other things.

October 10, 2009, 08:01 AM	#6
Bobrm2 Member Join Date: July 18, 2009 Location: Searcy Co. Arkansas Posts: 24	Went out to the reloading bench. Was incorrect and off on the OAL. 1.218 is the length, not 1.024 as I orginally stated. I'm using the Lee six cavity 200 grain SWC. Thanks, can use all the help I can get; I don't know many reloaders here in the Ozarks of North Central Arkansas.

October 10, 2009, 08:22 AM	#7
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	You've come to the right place then. I'm new to reloading myself, having completed my first 1000 rounds of 9mm. My CZ has had extracting issues in the past where the outgoing spent shell gets hung up on the case rim of the incoming. This Lee die crimps that down nicely and everything I've made has functioned flawlessly in the gun.

October 10, 2009, 08:54 AM	#8
bgdv1 Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2009 Location: butler,pa Posts: 146	there was a small buldge were the bullet was seated. they wouldnt chamber in my springfield. so i ran them thru the carbide crimp die and it returned them to a factory spec. now they function perfectly. the die has a carbide ring to size the case back to factory spec and a taper crimp for the 45 acp.

October 10, 2009, 08:59 AM	#9
Bobrm2 Member Join Date: July 18, 2009 Location: Searcy Co. Arkansas Posts: 24	Going out and set the crimp die, make the correction. Wish I knew how to maintain setting on the Lee dies? Thank to all

October 10, 2009, 12:09 PM	#11
marada Junior Member Join Date: November 18, 2007 Posts: 8	it sure make set up a lot easier with the lee factory crimp die.