Lee Factory Crimp Die in .45-70

[Dragoon 45]

I finally got around to checking and noticed that Lee makes a Factory Crimp Die in .45-70. I swear by using a factory crimp die in .45 Colt and wonder if the .45-70 version works as good as the .45 Colt does.

I currently use RCBS Cowboy dies when loading for my Marlin 1895 CB and so far have not had any problems. Would the Factory Crimp Die be a good investment? I would be loading the Lyman 405 grn LFP sized .459 in WW cases using 5744 powder.

What are other folks experience with the Factory Crimp Die in .45-70?

Thank you.

[BSkerj]

I am using the Lee crimp die for my 45/70 and they seem to do the trick. I just starting using one due to the fact I want to make sure every piece of brass is uniform. I only put a slight crimp in the brass. I am using the Lyman 457193 and they go down range great with my 1895 SS.

[missionary5155]

Good morning
Yep.. I have had good sucess using one in my narrow throated 45´s. But the Lee does not like FAT boolits. Slight modifications have to be made so FAT boolits will pass through the inner opening.

[btroj]

They work fine. I like mine for 45-70 because I prefer to seat and crimp as separate operations.
Ease of adjustment is another plus.

[Nazgul]

Ditto on the comments. Excellent investment. Can control lentgh, depth of crimp and even crimp bullets without cannelures.

Don

[PatMarlin]

LEE FCD is an automatic starting point for me with my rifles.

[KirkD]

I use one as well for my 45-70 reloading. I would not want to be without it. In fact, I want a LFCD for every one of my calibers.

[Tazman1602]

+1

What Pat said.............

Art


LEE FCD is an automatic starting point for me with my rifles.

[Dragoon 45]

Thank You for the replies. I will probably order one tomorrow.