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I've had fantastic results with my Lee Collet Neck Sizer Dies in 30-06, 7x57, and 257 Rob (which I use for my AI). As a matter of fact,I just got online to order custom sets for my 338-06 A-Square, 9.3x57, and 6mm-250.
They're wonderfully easy on brass and make it very easy to obtain near-perfect concentricity. I've loaded once-fired RP brass for over 10 yrs with 15+ reloads without cracked necks or the need for full length sizing.
I have only one of their crimp dies and that is for my 30-30 WCF. Again, a fantastic product that works just as advertised eliminating the "case crumpling" issues that I've had when over diligent using built-in crimps like those in RCBS dies.
The other of their products that I use extensively is their case length gauges. These chuck in a drill and, after being shortened a hair with a file, give you the perfect "trim to" length everytime, with perfectly squared case mouths. Of course you really only need to use these on factory brass in preparation for the first loading if you're using their collet neck sizing die.
On the whole I've found Lee products to be a great value, although other than these two particular dies I prefer other brands/models.
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I use the collet die for my 300H&H I find that I get much longer brass life not full sizing. These always strecth right at the belt, the Lee die lets me keep the fired sizing and reset the neck. Well worth the money IMHO 300H&H brass is not getting cheaper. The crimp dies work well in my 44 Mag better crimp than standards. Some don't like Lee's, but for myself they work just fine.
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Thanks to all. I just ordered collet and crimp dies for my .270 and 7mm Rem Mag. I hope to order a 6.5-284 set next year. I haven't got that one completed yet. lol....
"Blessed are those who give without remembering and receive without forgetting" -Elizabeth Bibesco-
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You are dead wrong about the collet die,one of our Palma shooters does.
You can hunt longer with wind at your back
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I've never used the collet die, so won't comment on that, but the crimp die is, in my opinion, the best way to crimp and it allows more versatility in OAL.
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One thing I learned a long time ago was that running an expander ball dry thru a case neck was not a good plan. So I got my hands on some Graphite powder and run a brush in it then put some in the neck. Works slick. Keeps the work hardening of the brass down to a minimum and thats a good thing. But from what I'm reading here (thanx to all the contributors btw) I'm gonna get me a collet die and give er a whirl.
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I have never used the crimp die, but am going to get one for 45lc. But I use the collet die for my 308 Savage and love it. Just got a set for my 6.5x55.
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