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Lee Dies
Hawkshaw
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I can't seem to find an acceptable three die set for a 44 mag. There is a set of new LEE dies on the auction side, but I have never used this brand. Anyone have any comments on the Lee Dies??? THX
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I typically use a single stage press, have several that I use in conjunction with each other.
Typically, Lee is less costly and, although I've never used it, I hear their customer service is excellent.
Don't let the NaySayers lead you astray when you hear how they can't be good 'cause they're cheaper!
Dan R
Excellent die if a good heavy crimp is required. When using slow burning powder. Or loading for a lever action rifle.
While other's like the Lee's, and they work well I do prefer RCBS, and in some cases Hornady. The Lee "factory crimp" die, and their taper crimp dies work well for auto-pistol rounds, that headspace on the case mouth. The taper/factory crimp has no bearing on the 44 Magnum, as most of the time a good heavy roll crimp is what you need to get good ignition from the hot powders like W296, and H110 for the magnum loads. For low level lead rounds, a moderate roll crimp works the best...in my experience.
Best
I couldn't locate a die (RCBS) and went to Lee.
Any handgun die I buy now I make an effort to buy Lee.
Be sure one of the dies in the set, is there "Factory Crimp Die". If it isn't included in the set. You can just call up Lee and order one.
Excellent die if a good heavy crimp is required. When using slow burning powder. Or loading for a lever action rifle.
I have a set of .454 Casull dies. I would like to be able to load .45 LC. If I bought a .45 LC Factory crimp die would that do the job?
quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
Be sure one of the dies in the set, is there "Factory Crimp Die". If it isn't included in the set. You can just call up Lee and order one.
Excellent die if a good heavy crimp is required. When using slow burning powder. Or loading for a lever action rifle.
I have a set of .454 Casull dies. I would like to be able to load .45 LC. If I bought a .45 LC Factory crimp die would that do the job?
The Casull brass is longer than the 45 LC. I don't know if their is enough vertical adjustment in the seater and FC dies. So that it would work? I've had problems with the Lee dies in the past regarding this. I had to use very thin locking rings, not the Lee locking rings. Call the customer service folks at Lee. See what they say.