Not sure. I don't have a press to check. I'm using the lee classic loader kit and using a rubber mallet to neck size, seat and crimp lol. I knew this would get me into buying into a press quickly.Can't you use the same press with the factory crimp die? I personally would get a Lee Classic(not value) turret (I use). You can use as a single stage too. I have a Lee Breech Lock challenger but rarely use.
Looking into this option now.The Lee Breech Lock Hand Press will give you enough pressure and is portable. Any single stage will do.
But if you are going to get a press and a die, why not spend a few more dollars and get the die set with a factory crimp die? That way you can use that to reload as well.
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I think for the 45-70 you have to buy the factory crimp separately.The Lee Breech Lock Hand Press will give you enough pressure and is portable. Any single stage will do.
But if you are going to get a press and a die, why not spend a few more dollars and get the die set with a factory crimp die? That way you can use that to reload as well.
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This is correct. The 3 die set from lee doesn't include the crimp die.I think for the 45-70 you have to buy the factory crimp separately.
Looks like the lee factory crimp die is going to be my savior. Which single stage press would be best for this die?
$250 later just ordered the Lee 3 die set, resizing die, ram prime tool and lee single stage cast press. I know a turret will come eventually. Guess I need to clean off the work bench.Factory crimp die for rifle rounds is good to go.
The operation that requires the most leverage is probably swaging or resizing. Crimping does not take a lot so any single stage should suit you fine.
Or, you could just face the inevitable and spend the money and get a better single stage or lee classic turret and accept you're in for a penny, in for a pound.
Did you order the separate factory crimp die too? I would also suggest getting the Lee mounting brackets so you can switch out Lee presses easily. Money money money.$250 later just ordered the Lee 3 die set, resizing die, ram prime tool and lee single stage cast press. I know a turret will come eventually. Guess I need to clean off the work bench.
I'll save this lee classic reloader for SHTF senerios. Seems to work great for cast bullets.
If you're spending that kind of money anyway, you should just go ahead and jump up to a Dillon 550.$250 later just ordered the Lee 3 die set, resizing die, ram prime tool and lee single stage cast press. I know a turret will come eventually. Guess I need to clean off the work bench.
I'll save this lee classic reloader for SHTF senerios. Seems to work great for cast bullets.
If you're spending that kind of money anyway, you should just go ahead and jump up to a Dillon 550.
I did order it separately. Although I am a bit unclear if the lee seating die also crimps.Did you order the separate factory crimp die too? I would also suggest getting the Lee mounting brackets so you can switch out Lee presses easily. Money money money.
Just a few weeks ago I dipped in a toe. Now I got my feet in the water. Some day I'll get waist deep. I'll take the full plunge when I own a house.If you're spending that kind of money anyway, you should just go ahead and jump up to a Dillon 550.
The Lee seating die can crimp but may deform case. The factory crimp die will be the way to crimp. If you haven't I would consider an ammo checker as well. Lyman makes one. Money money money.I did order it separately. Although I am a bit unclear if the lee seating die also crimps.
The Lee seating die can crimp but may deform case. The factory crimp die will be the way to crimp. If you haven't I would consider an ammo checker as well. Lyman makes one. Money money money.