Ok, so as I understand it, both of these dies are supposed to create what Lee calls a "factory crimp". What is the difference between the "collet" crimp and the "carbide" crimp. I really don't use Lee dies, except in handgun calibers.
Handgun reloading question. Lee collet "crimp" vs Lee "carbide" crimp die.
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First link shows the collet and factory crimp die for rifles.
leeprecision.com
Second link shows the carbide factory crimp die for pistol
leeprecision.com
Lee Precision, Inc.. Ultimate Rifle Die Set
Includes a full length sizer, collet necksizer, Easy Adjust Dead Length Bullet Seating Die & Factory Crimp Die.
Second link shows the carbide factory crimp die for pistol
Lee Precision, Inc.. 4 Die Set Pistol
Combines the world's most popular carbide three-die set with the Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die at a great price. No other die set at any price will produce more reliable or accurate ammo. By separating the seating and crimping operation, you will benefit by a greatly simplified adjustment.
Well, that does explain it. Thanks.First link shows the collet and factory crimp die for rifles.
Lee Precision, Inc.. Ultimate Rifle Die Set
Includes a full length sizer, collet necksizer, Easy Adjust Dead Length Bullet Seating Die & Factory Crimp Die.
Second link shows the carbide factory crimp die for pistol
Lee Precision, Inc.. 4 Die Set Pistol
Combines the world's most popular carbide three-die set with the Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die at a great price. No other die set at any price will produce more reliable or accurate ammo. By separating the seating and crimping operation, you will benefit by a greatly simplified adjustment.
If you shoot plated bullets, before loading any significant amount, do an accuracy test. The Lee carbide crimp die has a sizer ring in it and may resize plated projos. It does not resize FMJs in my experience.
I loaded a small pile of 10mm plated and at 25m half missed a silhouette target and those that hit keyholed.
I did a more controlled test later, different brand of plated, both 9mm and 10mm. The Lee FCD generally tightened up the groups with FMJ/jacketed projos vs non-crimped. The plated generally had a larger group when the Lee FCD was used vs non-crimped.
I loaded a small pile of 10mm plated and at 25m half missed a silhouette target and those that hit keyholed.
I did a more controlled test later, different brand of plated, both 9mm and 10mm. The Lee FCD generally tightened up the groups with FMJ/jacketed projos vs non-crimped. The plated generally had a larger group when the Lee FCD was used vs non-crimped.
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