Hi I am new to the reloading world and am looking at buying equipment button start IM looking at the Lee factory crimp dies for my pen making. I am wondering for now would the above mentioned dies be suitable for crimping a bullet and do you need a press to use these or are they hand tightened ??
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John
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Any existing data without such a reference should be treated as suspect and not used.
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ukrifleman
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Re: Reloading equipment
Lee factory crimp dies are excellent pieces of kit and are calibre specific, you will need a press and suitable size shell holder to get them to work properly and consistently.
Your best bet would be to look on the For Sale forum in the first instance or, e-bay for a cheap second hand single stage press.
ukrifleman
Your best bet would be to look on the For Sale forum in the first instance or, e-bay for a cheap second hand single stage press.
ukrifleman
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Pongobear
Re: Reloading equipment
Thanks for your swift reply I appreciate it they will be a cheap godsend when making pens and will be useful when I start reloading unfortunately can't get on buying page yet being a newbie I'll hang fire a week or so I know I'll have a million and one questions
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KidsClays&Cartridges
Re: Reloading equipment
You can also pick up second hand reloading gear on eBay. I got a Lee press, some scales and a few other bits in excellent condition for good prices.
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Pongobear
Re: Reloading equipment
Thanks for tips guys I've been looking on eBay but not much around at moment apart from one fella trying to flog second hand for double the new price grrr
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