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Author Topic: Lee dies.  (Read 527 times)
Duker
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« on: December 22, 2009, 06:22:35 PM »
Hello all at the Forum; Could anyone tell me if the Lee dies fit into the Lyman presses? The Lyman dies have for size 7/8 " X 14 threads. I can"t seem to find any sizes for the Lee dies. Also, does .223 ammo, say using a 55 gr. bullet in a bolt action rifle need to be crimped ?? Thanks for any/all answers, and have a nice day ! Duker.
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papajohn
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« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2009, 09:26:30 PM »
All commercial dies for standard calibers are 7/8 X 14, Lee included.  sme older dies only fit proprietary presses, but things have been pretty thoroughly standardized for quite awhile now.  Even Dillons use standard thread dies. 
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dhhardw
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« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2009, 06:02:48 AM »
For use in a bolt action rifle, the neck of the .223 case will hold the bullet bearing surface firmly enough without crimping. also, only crimp bullets with a cannelure.
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« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2010, 12:36:19 AM »
Chances are you don't need to crimp unless your loading for a lever action.
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