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Re: Precision bullet seating die recommendation
« Reply #15 on: June 27, 2018, 09:10:31 PM »
I ended up fixing it and wanted to post here in case someone finds this thread in the future.

When I moved the die to my turret press, I grabbed the directions to make sure I had it set up right as it has been probably six or seven years since I set it up and haven't moved it since.  I mistakenly grabbed the directions that came with the Lee .243 dies, not the 30-06 dies.  The .243 die is set by running the ram up and screwing the die until it contacts the shell holder.  On the 30-06 dies, you have a case in the shell holder and screw the die down until it touches the case mouth.

I had the die screwed in way too far and the crimp feature was crushing the case.  I set it up right and am back in business.

It seems strange to me that some are different than others within the Lee line, but I looked at the directions side by side for 10 minutes and it's clear as day.

Anyway, I'm back in business.

 


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