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View Full Version : HEADS UP! Lee is closing out uncataloged custom crimp dies ...............


HiVelocity
07-10-2013, 07:10 PM
Folks,

Just thought I'd give you all a "heads up". Lee is closing out about 20 different "uncataloged" custom crimp dies. Lots of unusual calibers [for me, at least]

Personally, I jumped on the .357 Magnum crimp die, for $25 + S/H. It will greatly help me with cast bullets for my Marlin.

http://leeprecision.com/357-mag-custom-factory-crimp-die.html

HV
zuke
07-10-2013, 07:22 PM
I just had a fast look and see nothing I need there, but thank's for the head's up!
UNIQUEDOT
07-11-2013, 01:23 AM
They're not closing them out...they're overruns and they've been offered on the site for a long time.
DougGuy
07-11-2013, 01:44 AM
Tks for reminding me I needed to get one for .44 magnum. Hard to find these on the Lee site unless you know the SKU number and search with that. SKU: 80335 is the .44 magnum collet crimp die. SKU: 80337 is the .45 Colt collet crimp die.

I modified my .45 Colt die to narrow the crimp band and drop it down on the case mouth: http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?201449-Question-about-type-of-crimp-required&p=2239315&viewfull=1#post2239315
HiVelocity
07-11-2013, 01:23 PM
Guess I need to look on their site more often .......... lol!

HV
WILCO
07-11-2013, 05:54 PM
Guess I need to look on their site more often .......... lol!

HV

No worries HV. It's always good when someone gives a heads up. Thanks for posting it.
BubbaJon
08-11-2013, 01:50 PM
Dang - are those shotshell loaders any good?
Iowa Fox
08-12-2013, 01:23 AM
Dang - are those shotshell loaders any good?

My B-I-L had one years ago. It loaded ok but was kind of shaky. Used Mecs are a much better value and I see them frequently 35-50 bucks for good used 600 jr's. My brother in law upgraded to a Mec after about a year of using the Lee.
jarrodl
12-03-2013, 10:53 AM
You need to make sure the used mec is complete. I bought a "bargain" at a yard sale for $25 and ended up spending about $75 on parts to get it working. I guess its still worth it.
Iowa Fox
12-06-2013, 05:57 PM
You need to make sure the used mec is complete. I bought a "bargain" at a yard sale for $25 and ended up spending about $75 on parts to get it working. I guess its still worth it.


Good point for anyone considering purchasing a used one. Even the plastic bottles have gotten pricey.