RE: dies and the lee handloader
 

thanks for the replys...

one more question tho, does the lee neck sizing die remove the primer from the shell, decap it. i know the full length sizer does but didnt know if the neck sizer did.

you all have been a great help to me getting started on this thanks.

RE: dies and the lee handloader
 

yes it does

RE: dies and the lee handloader
 

I have mostly RCBS ,Lee ,Hornady and Redding dies. They all load very good ammo but the Lee dies do it cheaper. I am not cheap but I do like to save money where I can. I no longer shoot rifle very much but still shoot pistol a lot.

RE: dies and the lee handloader
 

Let me get this right. You arerecommending to a new reloader to crimp a bullet with no cannalure?

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Popcorn time.......

RE: dies and the lee handloader
 

bigcountry, iffin you knew as much about them Lee dies as you think you do then you would know that the factory crimp die will form a grove anywhere on a bullet and crimp it at the same time!
I use oneon my 45-70 with Remington 405 gr jacketed bullets so I can crimp them for the proper length for my 1895 Marlin, and they work as advirtised.
If them bullets will hold their position in the case under that kind of recoil and with 405 gr bullets, they sure aint gonna move in a 270!
James B , I think he is just pickin on you;)

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I am used to it, I try to return the favor.:DHe knows his reloading but the Lee dies have worked well for me for many, many years.

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Yes I also respect his advice, and I think he's a great guy, but when I dissagree you know I'll put my two cents worth in.
If we all thought alike they wouldn't make but one brand.

RE: dies and the lee handloader
 

I would be extremely unhappy if that was the best that a load,or a rifle would do.

I personally won't use LEE dies because I hate the decapper rod being help in place by a collet.I used one that slipped continually.

RE: dies and the lee handloader
 

I've never had any problem with the decaping stem moving, were you using it on crimped military primers?
Oh and I agree totally on that accuracy issue, I think 3" groups suck, my 45-70 will often manage sub 1" at a hundred yards when scoped it will beat 3" with open sights.