Lee Collet Neck Sizing Die Part 2

[W5CMD]

Thank you GREAT VIDEO and most informative, I learned alot as I have this die and did not know how to use it, I do now.

[ammosmith]

@W5CMD Sure..anytime. The manuals leave a lot to be desired so the videos was to give the viewer an almost hands on experience.

[Griffin12204]

everything went great today.thanks again for the videos!!!

[ammosmith]

@Griffin12204 Thank you!! If you have a question please feel free to PM me.

[Griffin12204]

thank you.your videos are great for us first timers.gonna seat some rounds and go to the range friday.

[ammosmith]

@Griffin12204 Please PM me and let me know how they do. I use a slight taper crimp on my pistol rounds but not on my rifle unless it's a .375 H&H or bigger.

[Griffin12204]

is it necessary to crimp bullets or is seating only ok

[ammosmith]

@Griffin12204 You don't always have to. I usually don't. Not crimping extends the life of your brass.

[browninghunter86]

Great video. So if I need it to grip the bullet more do I turn in further or press ram handle harder? Says in video about "deciding how much tension" does that mean turn die in more or what?

[ammosmith]

@browninghunter86 The ram should go all the way. make small adjustments to the die.

[SilverSurfer77]

Good video series. The instructions for the Lee Neck Collet sizer also say to size the neck 3 times, rotating the shell 1/3 of a turn each time. This helps get a uniform size around the neck. Since you have a nice dial indicator for runout, it would be really interesting to see how much sizing the neck 3 times helps.

[DavZZee]

Thank You for this video. It was very helpful. Is there any way to open up the neck if I size it down too much?

[MkUltra18]

Is it necessary to flare the case when you are using boat tailed bullets? Like for my .30-06.

[ammosmith]

@MkUltra18 No. I only flare the case when seating cast bullets. You can use your deburing tool to help the bullet get started.

[callen3615]

Does this tool also bump the shoulder back?

[ammosmith]

@callen3615 No it doesn't. I just uses a collet to squeeze the neck down.

[callen3615]

@ammosmith

So after I use this tool I can prime, insert powder charge, and then seat a bullet? I started reloading on one of those lee classic loaders where you hammered primers, and cases into dies so this is a whole new ballgame for me. thanks

[ammosmith]

@callen3615 Yes...neck size/deprime (same step), prime, charge, seat the bullet...then shoot.

[callen3615]

@ammosmith

Ok, thanks alot.

[triggersafe]

my lee neck sizing die would not resize the neck.its basically just a decapping die coz it doesnt resize.i already set the die deep and it doesnt create any tension to grab the bullet.the die i think is defective...what do you think?

[realgungho]

Loads of very useful tips. Thanks dude.

[AngelusFromHell]

Very useful video, thanks for upload it! With my Classic Cast and Lapua cases, I have to slightly touch the shell holder and turn in 3/4 more. In this manner, I have good tension but little signs on the collet.

[ammosmith]

@AngelusFromHell These are really neat dies. If you do your part in fine tuning it you will get some outstanding accuracy. I like the ability to adjust neck tension...inexpensively.

[AngelusFromHell]

@ammosmith Hi! With the die turned 3/4, the tension isn't optimal (case neck and shoulder dirty of gas). If I screw the die 1 turn after the touching of the shell holder, the final piston run is very hard. Very strange!

[vinhtec]

Awesome I did not understand how to use that die. It felt like it was doing anything to my rounds but now I am going to open it and check it might be hanging up on the pedals. Thanks for the great advice how this helps out my rounds a little for accuracy!

[RubberBudgie7]

Cheers, just getting into reloading. Collet dies for my 6.5x55 came in the mail today ready to be set up. Thanks for the tips

[ammosmith]

@RubberBudgie7 Anytime!

[6857100]

Hi, I'm working on loads for an old Remington Rolling Block in 7X57 Mauser. I fireformed the brass and the necks expanded to almost .30 cal. Obviously I have a chamber that is really out and headspace is bad also. I resized the necks with the collet sizer die and it left really obvious working marks on the case necks. Any suggestions?

[ammosmith]

@6857100 My die does that too. They are pretty harmless. Check your case length before and after to see how much they are stretching.

[jr9950]

Thanks. I just started loading a 222 with this die today. I was confused by adjustment until I watched this, even though I followed the instructions. I was seating the die too far down, and just using feel to size the cases. I didn't have any of them deform on me doing this, but as you can imagine the tension was not very consistent.

One nice thing about this die, like you stated, is that a proper-OAL gauge can be made by using light neck tension and a bullet to find where the rifling begins.

[rroberts383]

i collet form my brass with light pressure, turn the case 1/8 a turn then do it the full pressure. makes the collet "marks" alot less visible. i think it helps. i can get .155 4 shot groups out of a savage 10fp. another thing i did was put the center mandrell in a lathe and take .0005 off it, so i dont have to put as much pressure on the case to get the proper tension, it leaves less bumps on the case. running scotch-pad on the mandrel in a drill would probably work as well. good luck!

[rx2tee]

I have been using my Lee Collet Die following the instructions provided with the die. Lee recommends screwing the die an additional turn or more after shellholder contact. This keeps the press from going over center to the end of travel. The user is supposed to apply about "25 Lbs. of pressure," to the press lever.

I think the method used here is likely to be more precise then the Lee instructions.

I plan to try the ammosmith method.

[Hutzpah123]

Sweet video simple clear and easy to understand thanks from OZ.

Hutzpah

[ammosmith]

Thanks!

[mrquan83]

Excellent video. I just bought some Lee dies for the first time and you've helped me a great deal.

[bad94bird]

i want to take surplus 8mm mauser ammo

to make 7.7 jap

can i pull the bullets and resize the cases replace the powder and 7.7 bullet?

[ammosmith]

Yes. I do not have a Type 99 to do a video with. I do have a 7x57 though.

[mmv74]

ammosmith, did I hear well in this video that redding (S-type?) bushing sizer die will result in less runout than lee collet? Thank you in advance, great videos.

[ammosmith]

It does. They aren't cheap but they do wonders.

[mmv74]

Thanks a lot for the quick response.

[ammosmith]

No problem...

[RedDelPaPa]

I really, really like Lee equipment. I find it better and cheaper than their competition. And they're made in the USA. That last part means a lot to me. I'm sick of everything being made outside of this country and imported.

[ammosmith]

Ditto!

[gandb21]

Hey ammosmith. I posted on shootersforum letting folks know about the website and possible DVD series. Hopefully that'll draw some attention to it. Good luck!

[Iraqveteran8888]

Thanks again Ammosmith.

I have a question...Some of my dies are rusting really bad no matter how well I oil them when I am done using them. I usually take them apart and wipe any sizing lube from them, then a follow up with a good coat of kroil or FP-10.

For some reason the damn things are just rusting...Any ideas?

My work shop is average humidity although I do run a de-humidifier. Temperature averages between 75-85 degree in summer and 25-40 degree in winter....

[ammosmith]

Try WD-40. Make sure you use 3200 emery paper to get all the rust out. Tumble them if you have to the oil. When I lived in MS I kept them in 50 cal ammo can with silica powder. That helps.

[cadillacredd]

super job, I just got one of these in .30/06. How much more life can I expect out of my cases," when not loading them hot"

[ammosmith]

I have brass that I neck size only for my .308 and I have 20 firings on them Keep the loads below maximum and with a 30-06 you should get at leat 10-15. The taper in the case has a lot to do with case life.

[msand951]

@ammosmith Great videos

I got the 3 die set and ordered the factory crimp for my 3006 bolt action. I resized the brass that was picked up at the range. But once its fired formed to my rifle i only have to neck size right? And when i due my oal gauge set it a .100 shorter. then crimp it. Right?

[msand951]

@ammosmith

I also plan on reloading my mini14 and wasr10 semi auto rifles ,on those do you recommend to resize all the time and do i have to neck size also? Im asking cause ive seen Lee selling the 2 die set for these calibers and was wondering if the 2 die set would work , the resizing die and bullet seater with crimp. Its doesnt have the neck sizer.But its cheap

[ammosmith]

@msand951 I as a rule full length resize all brass for any semi auto.