I have salvaged some sticky reloads with a Lee Factory Crimp Die. Besides crimping, it also sizes the base of the cartridge case. The problem with my reloads was a sizing die on a progressive press that somehow had backed off a bit and was no longer in contact with the shellplate, leaving a slight bulge on the base of each case and causing chambering problems in one of my 9mm's. Rather than try to break down several hundred problem reloads, or having to pitch them, a $15.00 Lee Factory Crimp die solved the problem. I could see the difference when using a Wilson Case Gauge. Rounds that would not easily drop into the gauge before going into the crimp die plunked right in after using it.
Last edited by wildhobbybobby; 11/11/20.
