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Hey guys,
Was thinking of buying a Lee factory crimp die for my .458WM and I read the statement from Lee saying that it can crimp a bullet in place even if the bullet doesn't have a cannelure?
I didn't and don't think this is possible - especially on a kicker like the .458?
What do you guys think?
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Yes it works fine. You can adjust the tool to crimp light to full. It will crimp any bullet made of soft metal.
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I've cranked on my die pretty hard and it didn't really set the case mouth into a jacket. I'm talking bullets like ballistic tips where neck tension was weak.
Has anyone REALLY made this happen...I was a little Leary to put more pressure on the handle as lee collect sleeves are none too tough.
So..those of you out there have you really done this on jacketed bullets?
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I've put this up before, but here is a picture from where I was playing around with extending the OAL in a .44 Mag Ruger SRH. Without getting too deeply into that project, that is the same bullet in both loads, and I used the FCD on both. ![[Linked Image]](http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4096/5603989959_a1341ca38d_z.jpg)
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Using the LEE crimp die, YES!!!! it will crimp any soft metal bullet. You do need a real press.
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Regular cup and cores no problem and yes in my .308 125 ballistic tips there was an increase in accuracy and a little boost in velocity. I would avoid a partition type where the case mouth is over the solid section of the bullet. Otherwise, go for it.
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I have had the opposite experience. I needed to crimp 40 cal bullets for my 38-40 and the LFC would not even dent the jacket. I talked to the Lee Customer Service and they said the die was faulty so they sent me a new one. Same thing.
I could push the bullets back into the casee with my finger.
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I could push the bullets back into the casee with my finger. Is this before crimping?
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