Lee FCD/Redding T-7

Baldwin · October 30, 2017, 07:09 PM

I thought I would try the LEE Factory Crimp Die in my Redding T-7 press but when I screw it down to the shellholder, there isn't enough threads left to use the locking nut. Am I missing something?

briandg · October 30, 2017, 07:23 PM

No, Redding presses have a rather heavy beam and are thick. If your die hang got enough thread length you can't use nuts. I have experienced this.

If you want to try, do it from the bottom. That should work and be safe.

Baldwin · October 30, 2017, 07:29 PM

Good idea. Thanks.

Slamfire · October 30, 2017, 07:30 PM

Quote:

I thought I would try the LEE Factory Crimp Die in my Redding T-7 press but when I screw it down to the shellholder, there isn't enough threads left to use the locking nut. Am I missing something?

No, I have the same problem with Lee Dies and my Redding T-7 and with Lee Dies and my Dillion 550B. Lee made their dies to work with Lee presses.

October 30, 2017, 07:09 PM	#1
Baldwin Member Join Date: April 23, 2017 Posts: 30	Lee FCD/Redding T-7 I thought I would try the LEE Factory Crimp Die in my Redding T-7 press but when I screw it down to the shellholder, there isn't enough threads left to use the locking nut. Am I missing something?

October 30, 2017, 07:23 PM	#2
briandg Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2010 Posts: 5,468	No, Redding presses have a rather heavy beam and are thick. If your die hang got enough thread length you can't use nuts. I have experienced this. If you want to try, do it from the bottom. That should work and be safe. __________________ None.

October 30, 2017, 07:29 PM	#3
Baldwin Member Join Date: April 23, 2017 Posts: 30	Good idea. Thanks.