Lee Precision Factory Crimp Die .223 Remington

The Lee Precision .223 Remington Factory Crimp Die with standard 7/8" by 14 trheads is packaged in a custom fit plastic storage case with complete instructions.

Fits .223 Remington and .223 Remington Ackley Improved.

Lubrication is required.

Lee Precision Factory Crimp Dies are the only effective way to crimp Bottle Neck Rifle Cartridges. This important step should be performed on all loads used for hunting. It crimps the bullet in place more firmly than any other tool. It is impossible to buckle the case, as with regular roll crimp dies. Trim length is not critical. Tests demonstrate that bullets which have no cannelure will shoot more accurately if crimped in place with the Lee Factory Crimp Die.

Factory ammo is often more accurate and able to withstand rough handling because the bullet is firmly crimped in place. A firm crimp improves accuracy because pressure must build to a higher level before the bullet begins to move. This higher start pressure insures a more uniform pressure curve and less velocity variation. Even powder selection is less critical.

Includes:

• Instructions
• Custom fit plastic storage case
• Hardened Steel Factory Crimp Die

Features:

• Crimps bullets in place more firmly with more uniform pressure than any other die.
• A Simple adjusting screw makes setting the amount of crimp desired easy.
• Produces more consistent and dependable ammo.
• Eliminates magnum powder ignition problems.

Notes:

• Lubrication required, FS Reloading recommends Lee's Resizing Lube
• Factory Crimp Die is included with the Lee Pacesetter 3-Die sets
• Fits presses with standard 7/8"-14 threads
• Shell holder sold separately
• Trim length is not critical
• Will work with 22-K cases
• Can also be used to reload empty 5.56mm NATO cases. See the warning below about firing factory loaded 5.56mm NATO rounds in guns chambered for .223 Remington.

WARNING:

Ammunition reloading can be dangerous if done improperly, and should not be attempted by persons not willing and able to read and follow the instructions included with each product exactly.

• Always wear safety glasses when reloading and shooting.
• Ammunition loaded with these tools should be used in modern guns, in good condition.
• Children should not be permitted to reload ammunition without strict parental supervision.
• Primers and gun powders, like gasoline and matches, can be dangerous if improperly handled or misused.
• 5.56mm NATO rounds should not be fired in guns chambered for .223 Remington as a dangerous overpressure situation could result. See the following articles for more information.
  • .223 Remington vs. 5.56 NATO: What You Don t Know Could Hurt You
  • Winchester Ammunition News and Press Release .223 Rem VS 5.56mm
  • SAAMI Technical Data Sheet Unsafe Firearm-Ammunition Combinations
  • The Gun Zone 5.56mm v. .223 Remington
  • ArmaLite Technical Note 45: 5.56 NATO vs SAAMI .223 Remington Chambers
• We do not accept responsibility for ammunition loaded with these tools, as we have no control over the manufacture and storage of components or the loading procedure and techniques used.