is the fourth die needed in the 4-die set and what is it for. is it worth the extra money
1389357
Depending upon your set up you could get away without the factory crimp die. I would recommend that you use the factory crimp die. Especially with 45 acp you could run into bullet pushback with a hard running 45. With factory crimp I have not run into the problems I did without. Good luck
1389358
That's a good question. I have only used the three die set for my pistol reloading and I have never had a problem. The fourth die is a special crimping die that many people use but I have not had a problem crimping with the third die. I'm loading 45s now and there is a good jolt when those 230 grains get to moving. So far I have not had any bullets get loose in the magazine but the fourth die does, I am sure, provide a stronger crimp. If you are loading lead bullets then I would suggest the fourth die. Otherwise I am going to stick to the primary three.
1389359
You are talking about the Lee Factory crimp die, what it does is basically squeezes the case back to origional factory spec. Then you can use it in any .45auto chamber handguns without a hicup. It helps a lot if you get any bad brass with funky case mouths that the resizer didnt fully/ shape the case mouth. After you seat your bullet, try running a couple of bullets through the Factory crimp die, and then test ones that you didnt use in the FCD. You'll see better chsmbering, and more reliability like from factory ammo. Hope this helps! Its worth it.
1389360
The 4th die is a roll crimp die because .45acp does not come with a roll cripm on factory ammo i say that is not nessary at all
1131653
Yes, comes with one. You can purchase more as needed. I have 4 setup with die sets for easy swap.
1512202
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
1545705
Hi Eleanor, No it won't work in the original machine. I just checked the Sizzix website for this item and it doesn't show that machine as being compatible with this die set.
2140259
NO ! You need die set #90504 but You can check Lee's website for yourself to be sure. The two cases are not even close to be similar. I hope this helps.
1819907
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.
295928
Yes, the die is what determines the final length, which is different for each cartridge.
1229737
If you have the newest Multi Platform, you won't likely need this, but it's trial and error with some of the very intricate dies. I find using one of the metal shims with wax paper.
632555
this die set comes with three dies de-priming/resizing, expanding die, and crimp die. You will also need the shell plate which I believe in No. 6. Depending on what kind of pistol you have will determine if you need anything else. Semi-auto pistol require a taper crimp-not sure if this set has that or not.
2006262
There are tons of dies available from many different companies. There are great deals on older ones but they are usually the basic ones that I use the most. i purchase most of mine online and find good deals on them.
1819904
Yes, additional die sets are available from Morris Tools. See my review for details.
332043
if the die set has four (4) dies, one is usually the crimp die. The 3 die sets often do not come with the crimp die so that can be purchased separately. I reload 9mm and .357 and also .380 although am still waiting on crimp die for the .380 as those are hard to find. Hope this helps, good luck reloading, it is a neat hobby to get into.....GG
2208691
I have been reloading sine the early 1970s and I use nothing but Lee die sets. For straight wall pistol cases I always get the Lee 4 die set. It might cost a few dollar more, but you get a lot more. If you work reasonably (and what reloader doesn't ) the Lee 4 die set will last you a life time.
1384649
I believe so, if I recall the ones that I bought said chuggington die casts expansion. Just make sure the ends can interlock with each other if you buy separate sets.
2019457
not that i know , i would go for the set from 4 , which is also available , good luck
632501
No. Is the answer. I own both of the 4 die sets. I reload 9mm and .380. I tried to load the 380 using the 9mm stuff and ended up buying the 380 set.
967538
I don't think so. If you go to the Sizzix website, it should be able to tell you what machines are compatible with what dies. I hope that helps!