Lee Seater Die

[nanuk]

the seater die that came with my 2 die set says it won't crimp

is there any way to remove the bell from a case without a 3rd die?

(I may need to hunt down a crimp die)

[TNsailorman]

What seater die do you need to crimp. Someone might have crimp seating die that they could trade or give you.

[nanuk]

Sorry, 30-30 Winchester

I should have a regular set somewhere, but can't find it at the moment

I do have my "WackAMole" so may see if that one will work.


I am also trying to use fatter bullets as my 340Savage seems to have a bit of a generous neck. I can drop a .312 bullet into the case, and it will go back into the gun.
Won't fit my Handi barrel though, so this handi barrel may be good for .308 bullets/boolits. but if I can't crimp, I may have a problem with boolits. and my M die would only make them worse. (I'm hoping my wackamole does a good enough job)

[Sam Sackett]

My Lee 30/30 die sets have a third die. It’s a collet type crimp die, sometimes called a factory crimp die. I have a spare if you’re interested. Send me a PM if you’re interested.

Sam Sackett

[nanuk]

Thanks

it would be cheaper for me to buy one up here, but thanks for the offer

I was just thinking, I have a 308Win FCD. that should work for the .308 bullets for sure, same length, longer in the shoulder so no interference...

gonna play with that tonight

[nanuk]

forget tonight.... got it out and BAM! 308Win FCD works just fine!

[TNsailorman]

That's great. Some times it just takes a little thought and patience to work things out. When I run into a problem I have learned to lay the project aside for a day or so and go back to it. Usually the solution comes right to me when I do that. Good work on your part. james

[Sam Sackett]

Glad you got it worked out!

Sam Sackett