RE: Lee Collet Die
Wow, I had similar results with my Lee collet die the first time I used it too! I did what my wife calls the last resort ... reread the directions and tried to reset the die from scratch. I found that if I'd followed the directions the first time it would've solved some problems ( I figured if 1 -2 turns was good 3 or 4 would be better). Set the die for the minimum amount of pressure and try it; seemed by giving the die room to work it did. I haven't loaded any ammo yet after retuning the die but it seemed to work better as It would grip the bullet much tighter that way. good luck and Merry Christmas