Hello,
I have a Lee FCD I like to use for reloading .45acp.
Thing is, though that on some thicker-walled cases, it swages down the boolits. It does not do this to jacketed at any time.
I've been thinking about removing the carbide ring, or at least opening it up a little.
HOWEVER...
I do like to run factory self-defense ammo through that die. I've caught a couple which were slightly oversized. Likely wouldn't have hurt, but I'm OCD like that.
So if I remove or enlarge the carbide ring, I'll have to buy another anyway for jacketed loads.
Or, is there a crimping die you'd recommend so that I can continue to crimp my cast loads separately? I've thought about buying another seating die and removing the seater, keeping the crimping function only.
Lee is attractive due to the price and due to the fact that I've never had any problems with them. However, I'm not adverse to spending more money for another brand if there's a compelling reason to do so.
Thank you!
Regards,
Josh