Does the 3 die seat and crimp vs. the 4 die doing it in two steps?
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Yes, the bullet seating die doubles as a crimper. The advantage of the 4 die set is that the "Factory Crimp" die further resizes the case and applies a factory crimp, so you can be sure any round will work in any pistol.
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From Lee's website using a 3 die set: "If a crimp is desired screw the seating die in slightly and tests until the proper crimp is formed. Cases must be trimmed to the same length to provide a uniform crimp. Excessive crimp causes the bullet seater to deform soft nose bullets."
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It doesn't crimp, it just seats. There is no neat little bullet holding pattern on the brass
911603
The bullet seating die will also crimp. The problem is that it is a bit tricky to set up but it can be done. I have mine set up to seat the bullet and crimp. Check out Youtube videos.
911604
This set doesn't crimp your rounds. The crimp die is available, but probably isn't necessary. Unless you chamber and eject the same round 100 times, a crimp is an unnecessary step.
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The 1st answer by Dean is accurate and all you need to know. The 3 die set is all you'll need
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Only if you want it to. it can be adjusted to seat and crimp or just seat and then crimp with the crimping die in another step. Instructions are included and in online videos.
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It has a die for 4P4C connectors [commonly called RJ22] found on handset coil cords. I haven't checked how well that one works. I use my old Paladin 4C single-die crimper for those, because it sets both primary and secondary strain relief. That feature [seldom found now] may help the durability of more frequently stressed connections as found on handset cords.
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Yes, this set comes with a crimp die. I use it in a Dillon 650 and it works fine. Next to Dillon dies, these are the best around. Lee dies are your best value.
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Yes, Angela it does. What differentiates it from other crimpers is this: IF you were using the 'EZ' type connectors, then you merely push the wires all the way through the connector and out the end via a custom opening at the tip. This takes the guess work out of whether or not the wires are in all the way. PLUS, you can insure the correct sequence because they protrude through the end of the connector! Then, when you're crimping it with the 'Platinum Tools 100054C Clamshell EZ-RJPRO HD Crimper' it flush cuts the excess wire off at the same time.
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Bought my Lee 40 caliber set of dies from Amazon. Yes they come with a CRIMP Ddie.
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There are no other die sets for this tool. I have another tool which has other sets which I use when appropriate. However almost all of my crimps are made on this tool which is simpler to operate and produces more reliable crimps. I have yet to have a crimp fail.
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Yes. I only had to straighten out one of the ends to remove the old cover and crimp both ends after installation.
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It depends on the crimp you need, it will not due a "roll" crimp which is not normally needed with 45 ACP. the seating die can do a light crimp and the crimp post size die will do a final crimp. I do not have my seating die set to crimp I only crimp with the forth (crimp/post size) die. I hope this helps.
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No. You need the 300 AAC set. Lee makes it in a two die set with a single factory crimp die available. I have that set as well and it works great!!! Love Lee stuff
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I bought the taper crimp die seperately.I would thus recommend the four die set.I hope that answers your question.Semper Fi!!Hugh
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No, these dies r 4 resizing/de-priming brass, neck flare, bullet seat depth, and ACP crimp.
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The 3rd die is a combination seating/crimp die. Most die sets (with the exception of Lee 4-die sets) are like this. Once adjusted correctly, it will seat the bullet and crimp the case.
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The 4 die is identical to the 3 die set, but includes an additional die. 4th die is the factory crimp die. I'm not familiar with any problem Using these dies to load ammo for use in a glock. This set and the 3 die set both size to specification. I've never had any trouble in a glock with my reloads.
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It has the ability to crimp yes, but I just use a Lee factory crimp die when I want the crimp.
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Yes this set comes with all four dies. Reshape/deprime, widen, bullet seat, and crimp
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You can use the seating die to make the crimp, however i find the factory crimp does an amazing job of putting youf crimp on. I also buy the carbide 4 die set for pistols as they come witb the crimp.die already in there from Lee. I have a few of the hornady dies, and they are good, but the lee dies are a great value. Once set up, this machine makes excellent ammo, given the proper powder, a.nd very quickly. Enjoy