Problem with Lee sizing die

mrappe · October 15, 2022, 05:35 PM

I just got a new Lee die set for loading my Swedish 6.5 X 55 and the first case that I ran thru it came out with the neck so expanded that you can almost slip a 7.62 bullet into it.

The set and the die itself are clearly labeled 6.5 X 55 so I don't know what to thank. Has anyone seen a problem like this before?

Marco Califo · October 15, 2022, 05:45 PM

Micrometer both. Measurements do not lie. Does a 6.5 bullet drop through the neck? If yes, something is very wrong.

jetinteriorguy · October 16, 2022, 07:27 AM

I purchased mine a couple years ago and no issues.

gwpercle · October 16, 2022, 10:06 AM

Quite possible a 7.62 expander button got installed on the 6.5 stem by mistake ...
Take measurements and email or call Lee and report problem ... they will probably send you correct expander button at no charge ... also check you rod , make sure it insn't bent or damaged while you are checking things .
Gary

mrappe · October 16, 2022, 01:15 PM

I mic'ed the expander plug and it measured .307". So I will contact Lee tomorrow.

Mike

PA-Joe · October 17, 2022, 08:09 PM

Call LEE and they will send you a replacement expander.

tangolima · October 17, 2022, 08:15 PM

What a coincidence. I also got a Lee set for the same caliber. No problem. I polished the upper side of the expander ball to make the expansion action smooth without lube.

-TL

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October 15, 2022, 05:35 PM	#1
mrappe Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 256	Problem with Lee sizing die I just got a new Lee die set for loading my Swedish 6.5 X 55 and the first case that I ran thru it came out with the neck so expanded that you can almost slip a 7.62 bullet into it. The set and the die itself are clearly labeled 6.5 X 55 so I don't know what to thank. Has anyone seen a problem like this before? __________________ God is fluxing me which is good but it is not fun.

October 15, 2022, 05:45 PM	#2
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,722	Micrometer both. Measurements do not lie. Does a 6.5 bullet drop through the neck? If yes, something is very wrong. __________________ ............

October 16, 2022, 01:15 PM	#5
mrappe Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 256	I mic'ed the expander plug and it measured .307". So I will contact Lee tomorrow. Mike __________________ God is fluxing me which is good but it is not fun.

October 16, 2022, 07:27 AM	#3
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,475	I purchased mine a couple years ago and no issues.

October 16, 2022, 10:06 AM	#4
gwpercle Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,915	Quite possible a 7.62 expander button got installed on the 6.5 stem by mistake ... Take measurements and email or call Lee and report problem ... they will probably send you correct expander button at no charge ... also check you rod , make sure it insn't bent or damaged while you are checking things . Gary

October 17, 2022, 08:09 PM	#6
PA-Joe Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2010 Location: NEPA Posts: 909	Call LEE and they will send you a replacement expander.

October 17, 2022, 08:15 PM	#7
tangolima Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2013 Posts: 5,169	What a coincidence. I also got a Lee set for the same caliber. No problem. I polished the upper side of the expander ball to make the expansion action smooth without lube. -TL Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk