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We made a large run of them for a company named AMMO SUPPLY WAREHOUSE,
they are the only place you can get them from.
The old style decapper/expander rods in the sizing dies consisted of
two parts. The rod itself was machined and the the decapping pin was a
roller bearing that was staked into the end of the rod. The roller
bearing worked well, but it will not ben...
We have found that some military surplus rifles can have barrel groove
diameters ranging from .308 inch to .311 inch. The 7.62 x 39
Pacesetter die set includes an expander suitable for both .308 inch
and .311 inch bullets.
Rifles chambered for the ...
We have seen a discrepancy between the SAAMI chamber specification,
which our dies are based upon, and the chambers found on the Uberti
replica rifle chambers. The replica chambers have a neck that is
approximately .040" longer than SAAMI specs. We h...
458 Socom case dimensions have changed since introduction. Early dies
were a little undersized, making it difficult or impossible to resize
cases without having them stick in the die. If you think you might
have one of these dies, please return the d...
We have seen case rims that are being deformed due to the case being
pushed back into the shell holder, rather than entering the resizing
die.
Our suggestion is to use LEE RESIZING LUBRICANT.
Our shell holder has a hole in it necessary to allow our...
We offer a 50 BMG Press Kit [1] with everything you need to get
started, or you may purchase the below items individually.
Recommended items for starting to load the 50 BMG
1. Press - LEE Classic Cast Press p/n 90998 [2]
2. Perfect powder mea...
7.62 x 39 Russian die set includes expanders for both .308 and .311
The standard Collet die for the parent cartridge should work, provided
that the base to neck/shoulder intersection dimension has not changed.
Most Ackley Improved cartridges have less body taper, and a steeper
shoulder angle, but the distance from th...
For use with .380 ACP, .40 S&W, 10mm, .41 AE, .45 ACP. .45 Win Mag,
.45 GAP Calibers
It is a push through die, so it will reduce a case diameter back to
specification for the entire case length, where most other dies that
use a shell holder can n...
No standard resizing die can re-size the entire case. There is a shell
holder that is an eighth inch thick. That amount of the case can not
enter the die, so it is not resized. At the bottom of the die, there
is a radius which leads the cartridge int...
The bullet seating plug that comes with the die set is as close to
generic as we can make it. If you find that the bullet seating plug
deforms the nose of the bullet you are trying to seat, or does not
seat the bullet deep enough, we can make a custo...
Cartridge overall length is determined by a number of different
factors. One is magazine size, and the ability to feed out of it. This
is what the usual stated overall length is. Bench rest shooters
typically do not feed out of the magazine, the go d...
First make sure the the sizing die is adjusted so that the shell
holder contacts the base of the die when the ram is at the top of its
stroke when resizing a case. This ensures that the sizing die is
bumping the shoulder back as well as reducing t...
We do not make rifle dies in carbide due to the bottlenecks of the
cases. It would be too difficult to cut carbide to the correct
dimensions, and would need to have carbide run the entire length of
the die which would be cost prohibitive. Even with t...
The full length sizing die included with the PaceSetter die set is not
technically a case forming die. There is a certain amount of spring
back in the brass case, and this spring back has to be taken into
consideration when designing the die and its ...
You can clean your dies just like your firearm. Use a solvent like
Hoppes #9 for cleaning then lightly oil with LPS to prevent rust.
To remove rust, spray the dies with WD-40 or dip in 30 weight motor
oil, and buff them with 000 steel wool.
All of the sizing in the Collet die takes place at the very end of the
stroke, when the ram/shell holder appears to bottom out against the
base of the die. If you lean into the handle at this point, you will
force the collet up into the die body, and...
If you are using the Collet die in an RCBS Rockchucker press, or a
similar design that toggles over center at the top of the (ram)
stroke, this applies far greater force than is necessary to resize
just the neck of the case, and can damage the die...
The Mandrels for the Collet Dies are made to .002" to .003" under
nominal bullet diameter as there is about .001" to .002" of spring
back. When the case neck is finished being sized, we want the case
neck to be .001" under nominal bullet diameter.
The trick to adjusting the decapper is to just tighten the decapper
clamp enough so that the decapper will push out 90% of the primers,
but the very stubborn ones will cause the decapper to slide up through
the clamp. Start with the decapper clamp ju...
PACESETTER 3-DIE SET
Use these dies if you want to produce factory-dimensioned ammo that
reliably fits and feeds in any gun. They are the first choice for
semi-auto actions. Full-length sizing is a must if you are reloading
for more than one fir...
All Lee full length rifle dies feature the EasyX expander. This new
expander differs in appearance from the original in that it is
tapered.
The expander pulls almost effortlessly though the neck and is designed
use the maximum mechanical advantage ...
Case forming dies are usually cut to size the case slightly smaller
than the minimum SAAMI (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturers Institute)
dimensions, to account for the brass case's tendency to spring back
after sizing.
Our full length sizing dies...
When using our full length sizing dies for rifle cartridges, the die
should be turned in to touch the shell holder and then enough more
that there is no daylight between the top of the shell holder and the
bottom of the die during the sizing proce...
Full length sizing dies such as our _PaceSetter dies_, return the
entire spent cartridge to a degree that will chamber in any rifle for
that caliber. Lee Dies size cases as minimally as possible while still
ensuring proper chambering so that your bra...
Frequently, dies from one caliber may be used to load other calibers.
Due to the locations of crimping shoulders, the operation may only
work for dies of the shorter caliber to the longer. You may notice a
label depicting the shorter die in your s...
Factory Crimp Dies are cartridge specific. The only way in which one
caliber can be used for another is if the two calibers share bullet
dieameter and trim length exactly. Factory Crimp dies generally use
about .050 of the case to apply the crimp so ...
Lee Dies of current manufacture (post Jan. 2002) have longer threads
than previously manufactured dies. This was done for those who prefer
to use our dies in other brands of presses that have thicker
toolheads, turrets or castings. Unfortunately, we ...
The o-ring in the lock ring provides a friction fit between the lock
ring and the die. Once you have the die adjusted to your satisfaction,
hold the die with one hand and turn the lock ring down against the
press frame (turret, tool head, etc.) finge...
The overall length (OAL) listed on the drawing is the SAAMI (Small
Arms Ammunition Manufacturers Institute) specification. Most of the
load data in Modern Reloading was supplied to us by the powder
manufactures.
One can exceed the recommended maxim...
There are a number of possible causes for overall length variation.
One is the way it is measured. If you measure overall length from the
tip of the bullet to the base of the case, remember to subtract the
variation due to bullet length tolerance. Th...
If you want to resize just a part of the neck, find a washer at your
local hardware store the has an inner diameter large enough to fit
over the case, and an outer diameter large enough so that it contacts
the collet sleeve that protrudes from the bo...
You can easily remove the case yourself, loosen but do not remove the
decapper clamp with a 3/4 and 1/2 wrench. Then pound on the end of the
decapper rod with a 3/16 drift punch, and use a heavy hammer for best
results. You can leave the die in th...
If you have the Lee PaceSetter die set with a full length-sizing die,
you shouldn't need a small base die. Other manufacturers make small
base dies on the premise that semi-autos require cases sized to the
minimum allowable case dimension for reliabl...
Speed dies were discontinued in the late 90's.
The Speed die does everything a 3-die set does by combining some
steps, and by providing a removable carbide-sizing ring. When used in
a single stage press, the Speed die is faster because one does...
The old #18 shell holders for the 43 Mauser were found to be too thin
and were causing the shell holder rim to break off during the
reloading process. We have since modified the #18 shell holder for the
43 Mauser. While we only modified the shell hol...
The 218 Bee is too short to activate the Collet in the die. We are not
able to custom make a die set for the 218 Bee for the same reason.
We can adjust your 22 Hornet Collet Necksizing Die to work with the 22
K Hornet. The cost for this service is $30.00 + return shipping.
These cartridges are externally the same specifications. Case wall
thickness is different and will affect the allowable charge size. You
will find a difference in rifle chamber dimensions, but either
cartridge should function in either chamber.
...
The .30 carbine is a hard case to resize. It is a long, small
diameter, shallow tapered case. Fired from a rifle with a generous
chamber to assure it would feed and chamber reliably.
The only way to reform the case is to push it into a long taperin...
Currently we do not stock this die set as a standard item. Our
distributor MidwayUSA has done a special run of this cartridge.
MidwayUSA
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=934234 [1]
In 2012, we will be adding this cartridge ...
These two cartridge designations are interchanable. You can safely
fire a .308 Win in a 7.62 x 51 and vise versa.
Standard sizing dies are .329 inch. Undersized sizing dies are
available for the 32 ACP, they are .326 inch and cost $27.98 + $5.81
shipping and handling (US domestic first class mail).
Order directly from the factory: (262) 673-3075
The 32 H&R Magnum die set we produce can be used to load 32 S&W Long
or 32 H&R Magnum. To load magnum length cases, back out the Powder
Through Expanding Die about (2) two turns from the shell holder.
Do not use the load data sent along with th...
The 32 H&R Mag die set will work to reload the 327 Federal Magnum.
To make a Deluxe Die Set:
NECKSIZING AND BULLET SEATING DIE = $150.00
http://leeprecision.com/custom-collet-necksizing-die-set.html [1]
FULL LENGTH SIZING DIE = has to be order by parts SD1166 sizing die
body $14
SD2151 decapper clamp $1...
We made a number of die sets for the 351 WSL. If you are interested,
please contatct Ammo Depot for more information.
Ammo Depot
4249 Hanover Rd.
Columbia, IL 62230
Help & Order Line: 618-939-2991
http://www.ammodepot.com/ [1]
Links:
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We don't have an oversized expander for the 38-55, but there is
another way to solve this problem. The 38-55 is actually a tapered
case, even though it may appear to be straight walled. This means that
you can adjust the diameter to which the case...
Our 38-55 dies are manufactured to load to SAAMI specs for the
cartridge. This includes the use of bullets not larger than .377
however, our seating die will accommodate bullets to .379.
We utilize a 375 Winchester seating die in the 38-55 die set b...
To load 10mm with 40 S&W dies, back out the bullet seating die and
powder through expanding die two (2) turns and use large primers.
The old #18 shell holders for the 43 Mauser were found to be too thin
and were causing the shell holder rim to break off during the
reloading process. We have since modified the #18 shell holder for the
43 Mauser. While we only modified the shell hol...
Loading .44 Colt is a bit of a problem unless you have the bullet of
the original design. That was a bullet that had a .452 diameter nose,
and a .430 diameter base within the case. This is a rebated bullet.
Our .44 Spl. / .44 Mag. Resizing die will ...
Uberti has cut the shoulder in their weapons .050 shorter than SAAMI
specs. Shorten resizing die head space .050".
If you find your reloaded .44-40 cartridges will not chamber in your
Uberti weapons, It is not the dies. Uberti has decided to cut ...
Our standard PaceSetter Full Length Sizing 45/70 die set will not
work on 45/70 Hornady LEVERevolution Brass.
The Bullet Seating and Powder Through Expanding dies need to be
shortened in order to reload this brass. We can make the modification
...
45-70 Government dies cannot be used to load 450 Marlin. The problem
lies in the belt that is in the 450 Marlin.
However, the Factory Crimp Die for the 45-70 can be used on the 450
Marlin.
We have made a run of 457 Magnum dies. It is cartridge that is
primarily used for guns produced by Wild West Guns. The dies were
produced for that company, and we do not have any in stock. We suggest
contacting Wild West Guns for both your firearm an...
Wild West Guns did a special run on 50 Alaskan dies. Wild West Guns
7521 Old Seward Hwy.
Anchorage, AK 99518
907-344-4500
The bullet sizing die kit includes the sizing die, Bullet Punch, case,
and Liquid Alox Bullet lubricant.
If you intend to size pulled .50 BMG bullets, you need to do the
following.
Remove the .50 BMG shell holder from the top of the ram. Install t...
The decapper pin in the 50 BMG Resizing die is pulled into a tapered
hole when the nut on top of the pin is tightened. The pin is not
screwed into the die. To remove the pin, loosen the nut. Unscrew it to
a point where it is flush with the top of the...
Yes, the Universal decapping die can be used for the 500 S&W.
[1]http://leeprecision.com/decapping-die.html [2]
Links:
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[1] http://leeprecision.com/decapping-die.html
[2] http://leeprecision.com/decapping-die.html
There is an oversize expander available (.267 diameter). Part number
is SE1762, available on:
http://leeprecision.com/ez-x-6.5-carc-o.s..html [1]
Links:
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[1] http://leeprecision.com/ez-x-6.5-carc-o.s..html
We do not produce a smaller diameter decapping pin.
The decapping pin on the expander rod of the die is .062" in diameter,
which is the standard flash hole diameter of most ammunition cases
made both in the United States and foreign countries. You c...
Cases produced under the C.I.P. standard labeled 7.5x55 GP31 do have
a slightly modified shoulder angle. The body to shoulder intersection
is .002 inch longer on the 7.5x55 Schweiz. Ordonnanz cartridge and the
neck to shoulder intersection is .013...
We made a limited production run of 7.62 x 38mm Russian Nagant
Revolver cartridge dies for Midway USA (800) 243-3220 or
www.midwayusa.com [1]. Documentation included with the dies came from
them. We have no information or load data for this calibe...
The majority of 7.62 x 54 Russian load data has been developed for
.308 bullets. All the 7.62 x 54 Russian rifles that were manufactured
in the US for the Russians use a .308 bore and groove dimensions.
If you have a .311 groove dimension in yo...
There were 2 different bullet diameters in 8 X 57 Mauser.
.318 Bullet "J" the older version, and
.323 Bullet "S" is our standard 8 X 57mm Mauser dies
I have found that the J size die are no longer available except on a
custom order basis.
If the...
The 9mm case is one of the harder cases to resize. It is a tapered
case and as a result more of the case is in contact with the carbide
sizing ring creating more friction.
If your cases are new brass or clean shiny brass then they are even
hard...
Most of the time the parent cartridge factory crimp dies does work,
but sometimes the shoulder has been pushed back more. If this should
be the case, you are welcome to return the Factory Crimp Die and a
sample case to the factory and we will modi...
PISTOL DIES
The first die has a small pin that protrudes from the bottom. This is
the Full Length Sizer and Decapper. It sizes the full case as you push
the case into the die. At the top of the stroke it also pushes out the
spent primer.
To se...
RIFLE
THE FIRST DIE IS THEHAS A SMALL PIN THAT PROTRUDES FROM THE BOTTOM.
It sizes the full case as you push the case into the die. At the top
of the stroke it also pushes out the spent primer. As you pull the
case out of the die, the pin in the...
In a bolt action rifle, the factory crimp die is optional.
If you return the broken decapper to the factory, it will be replaced
at no charge. Be sure and include the type of die and what the caliber
is.
Our address is:
Lee Precision, Inc.
4275 Highway "U"
Hartford, WI 53027
Otherwise, You can order rep...
The Bulge Buster Kit can not be used on our Pro 1000 or LoadMaster
reloading presses.
Bullet run out is the cause of most reloaded rifle cartridge
inaccuracies.
Through testing, we have found that Collet sizing a neck to .001 inch
under the intended bullet diameter gives the optimum amount of bullet
pull with the least amount o...
The trick is to set the bullet seating depth first, then the crimp.
This is done as follows; With an empty, sized case in the shell
holder, hold the ram at the top of its stroke. Turn the bullet seating
die body down over the case until you feel i...
There are two crimp shoulders in our bullet seating dies. The first
shoulder applies a slight taper crimp and the second shoulder applies
a full roll crimp. The closer the die is adjusted to the shell holder
the heavier the crimp will be.
The bullet seating die only contacts the last .06" of the case when
crimping. If you are seeing scratches virtually the whole case length,
you need to look at the Resizing and Decapping die. In some occasions
small particles of brass adhere to the ca...
Bullets should pass easily through the die. Oversize bullets or a die
on the low limit can cause a problem. Start by removing the bullet
seating plug and adjusting knob. Clean the die out using any solvent.
Now try dropping a bullet through the die. ...
The bullet seating plug that comes with the die set is as close to
generic as we can make it. If you find that the bullet seating plug
deforms the nose of the bullet, or will not seat it to the proper
depth, we can make a custom bullet seating plu...
Sometimes trying to apply too much crimp will create this condition.
The brass case has temper (or "spring back"), while a cast lead bullet
has next to none. When you apply an excessively heavy crimp, the case
gets rolled into the bullet, creating...
We don't offer any case forming dies as a standard item.
We can make a custom forming die for you for $140.00 + $20.00 for the
die + shipping and handling.
We have to make our shell holders to fit cartridge cases made on the
large side of the manufacturing tolerance, but it's in the cartridge
case manufacturer's best interest to make cartridge cases on the small
side of the manufacturing tolerance (.01 ...
RIFLE
The Pacesetter Rifle Die Set, which includes a full length steel
sizing die (requires case lubrication), bullet seating die, factory
crimp die, shell holder, powder dipper and load data. This set is
recommended for assembling ammunition f...
Crushed case necks are usually a result of square bottom bullets, and
not having chamfered the inside diameter of the case neck. This
chamfer is what leads the bullet into the case without catching on it.
Chamfer Tool P/N 90109
Available on ou...
While there can be many reasons for a case to be crushed in the
reloading process, there are primarily two.
The first is that the bullet seating die is not set properly. If the
crimp shoulder is set too deeply, the case is crimped before the
bott...
Oil on the decapper/expander rod does not make any difference on the
gripping power of the clamp nut. If the rod pulls from the clamp nut
it is because of one of three reasons: not lubing the case mouth prior
to sizing, the threads on the clamp nu...
The most common cause for indented case shoulders is excessive
lubricant where it is not needed, the shoulder.
When full length sizing cases in non-carbide dies, it is necessary to
properly lubricate the case and the inside of the case neck so ...
The markings on our reloading dies are an internal date code.
Our Lee Resizing Lubricant can be diluted to be used inside a spray
bottle. The maximum ratio is 10:1, 10 parts water to 1 part lube.
The dents that appear on cases are called lube dents. They are
caused by using too much lube on the cases when you resize them. A
very tight seal is formed inside the die when you size a case and the
lube can't get out of the way fast enough and...
It may appear that the expander in the die is off center. This is not
what is happening. Case mouths are not a uniform thickness around the
diameter. When the expander is forced into the case mouth the thinnest
section expands the most, creating a...
If you feel the expanding pin or mandrel is creating too large a case
mouth, the pins can be easily reduced in size by putting the pin in an
electric hand drill and sanding the pin down with 320 grit paper. It
probably will only need to be reduced...
Lee does not recommend using frangible bullets to be crimped with the
Lee Factory Crimp Die or a standard bullet seating and crimp die as
the bullet may fracture.
The first thing to do is make sure the Sizing Die is set correctly in
the press. With the ram all the way up and the shell holder in place,
screw the die in until it touches the shell holder. Lower the ram, and
give the die an additional ΒΌ turn. T...
The head space in a resizing die is the most critical dimension and
needs to be checked, and then verified by another person as a
confirming check.
Head space in reloading equipment is the distance from the base of
the shell holder to a point i...
To use Hornady FTX bullets with our bullet seating die inside our die
sets, you will need to order a custom bullet seating plug.
http://leeprecision.com/custom-bullet-seating-plug.html [1]
Links:
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Some of our reloading dies are too short (not enough thread) for
Hornady's Lock n' Load bushings.
Calibers known:
380 Auto
10mm
Bullet seating depth can be affected by the the manner in which the
seating plug engages the bullet. Jacketed bullets are very uniform
which results in very consistent COL after seating. Lead bullets can
be less precise and may engage the bullet s...
We suggest using gun oil or STP to lube the o-rings on the bullet
seating die adjusting screw
The red plastic powder funnel fits snugly inside the powder through
expanding die. The outside diameter of the lower cylindrical part of
our powder funnel is .60 inch, and the inside diameter of the funnel
adapter in the powder through expanding die ...
We have received the suggestion of adding length to our dies to fit
non standard press lengths. Our dies have 7/8 x 14" thread (industry
standard). You can use other brands' lock rings, or simply invert the
Lee lock ring when using our dies.
Steel cases can be reloaded with any of our Carbide dies, as long as
they do not have berdan primers.
To loosen the Decapper Clamp, you will need a 1/2" Box Wrench on the
Clamp Nut and a 3/4" Open End Wrench on the die body. Loosen the
Decapper Clamp until the Decapper is free to move. The Pin and/or
Clamp should be cleaned and left to dry. The end o...
Round die box can be used to store individual dies, or a 3 or 4 hole
turret.
Marks at the base of a cartridge are the result of the die doing its
job, resizing the case. If a chamber is on the large end of the
tolerance, the case expands to match it. The sizing die then has to
push it back to specification. This rubbing resul...
There are a number of possible causes for overall length variation.
One is the way it is measured. If you measure overall length from the
tip of the bullet to the base of the case, remember to subtract the
variation due to bullet length tolerance. Th...
CALIBER
NAME
SH #
CALIBER
NAME
SH#
17
ACKLEY IMPROVED
# 6
257
ROBERTS
# 2
17
MACH IV
# 4
257
STW
# 5
17
REM
# 4
257
WHBY MAG
# 5
17-222
# 4
260
REM
# 2
...
The small drill hole is called the vent hole. It allows air and sizing
lube to escape during the sizing process. If it was not present, the
cases would most likely have marks that are called lube dents. The
mark is cosmetic only and presents no safet...
Star press die bodies are available with 11/16 x 24 thread.
Available for the STAR loading machine press in the following
calibers:
* 44 Mag
* 38 Special
* 38 Super
* 9mm
* 45 Colt
* 30 M1 Carbine
* 380 ACP
* 40 S&W
...
You can easily remove the case yourself, loosen but do not remove the
decapper clamp with a 3/4 and 1/2 wrench. Then pound on the end of the
decapper rod with a 3/16 drift punch, and use a heavy hammer for best
results. You can leave the die in the p...
If you are experiencing issues with reloads chambering tight or not
at all, make sure the die is making contact with the shell holder when
you are
sizing the case. The head space is set when the die and the shell
holder make contact during sizing...
If you have a tight or undersized Shell Holder, you have two options.
If you have a small hand grinder, you can try and modify the Shell
Holder to fit, removing any interference. Or you can return the Shell
Holder to us with a sample case and we c...
If you would like to order an Undersized Mandrel, you will need to
call us to place the order. The cost would be $5.00 plus shipping and
the current lead time is around 6 weeks.
phone: 262-673-3075
The bullet seating plug in the bullet seating and crimp die is
generic and designed to seat a wide variety of bullet types. It is a
very low drag bullet and has very steep sides. These steep sides allow
a large portion of the bullet to slide into ...
If you are reloading .45 brass and experiencing intermittent priming
problems on the Pro 1000 or Load-Master, you may be reloading
Winchester 45 CAP NT (non-toxic) brass. Check the primer pocket, this
brass has small primer pockets, instead of large ...
Try using less or no lube on the case shoulder and neck. The dents
you are seeing are called lube dents. They are caused by having too
much
lube on the case neck and shoulder. When the case is sized the lube
cannot get out of the way fast enough ...
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