So I found out my set of Lee 223 rem dies are recalled because they cause excessive head space. here just read the recall notice below
Lee Precision, Inc. has issued the following warning regarding its .223 Remington full-length resizing die.
"A quantity of dies have left our factory that can cause excess head space if adjusted to firmly contact the shell holder. Only the .223 Remington full-length resizing die with date code stamp C4 are affected. These dies were shipped from April to June of 2004. The date code is found on the head of the die [following the "E-223" stamped above the threaded portiion of the die]. Please return the affected die to Lee Precision, Inc. for a replacement at no charge.
This die is dimensioned like another brand's die and can be safely used if it is backed away from the shell holder 1/4 of a turn. If the breach [sic] mechanism closes with difficulty, the die is adjusted downward toward the shell holder a partion of a turn and the case again resized. This procedure is to be repeated until the breach [sic] mechanism will just freely close on the resized case. For safety and maximum convenience, return the C4 die for replacement."
If you have any questions [like, "Who pays return shipping?"], please call Lee Precision, Inc., 4275 Highway U, Hartford, WI 53027. Tel: 262-673-3075 or e-mail
info@leeprecision.com.
Anyway I ve already loaded with these dies the rounds shot fine from my rifle no problems but then I got to measuring the case dimensions and determined the case shoulders after resizing are back .001" further then they should be. Can .001" make that much of difference? perhaps I shoulnt question it and just send the dies in for a refund.
Recalled lee dies
