Lee Carbide Dies

[jessej]

Hi,

I am wondering if Lee dies would work on a Dillon 650?

Thanks for the help.  

Jesse.

[Flexmoney]

Yes.

I have been using their new 4-pak set of dies...they come with the FCD (factory crimp die).  They have been working well on my 650.

[Carlos]

I use Lee dies in my 650.  Resizing .45, I use a Lee "U" or undersize CARBIDE die to get a "coke-bottle shape" I use the "U" die with a light spray of Hornady OneShot caselube - yeah, it is not required w/ the carbide die, but it makes the press operate smoothly and w/ less effort. I also use the Lee Factory crimp die in .45ACP - amazing how many rounds get "re-sized" at the very last station in the 650!

One tip - the Lee dies would at first appear not to fit in a 650 tool head - threads on dies appear too short. Just re-mount the dies w/ the Lee locking collar UNDER the tool head - wierd huh? Obviously, the locking ring has to be removed from the die first, turned upside down (O-ring "up"), and installed from the bottom of the toolhead.

While I think the Dillon 650 is far superior to Lee's progessive 1000 loader, there is nothing wrong w/ Lee's dies and they are the only outfit I am aware of that makes anything like their carbide crimp die or factory crimp die. Thanks Lee!

[jessej]

Guys,

Thanks for the info.  The dies are very high quality.

I bought them at a close out for $15 dollars.  I had to put in a nut for extra clearance to get it to work, now they are smooth and perfect.

Thanks again.  Jesse