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    .243 Reloading Dies

    Having just aquired my first .243 i'm looking for a set of dies.
    Preferably neck collet type with a crimp die.
    Whats available folks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by weebeestie View Post
    Having just aquired my first .243 i'm looking for a set of dies.
    Preferably neck collet type with a crimp die.
    Whats available folks.
    Lee 2 die pacesetter dies are good value.

    http://www.henrykrank.com/index.php?...oducts_id=2325

    The sizing die also removes the old primer
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    Ahh, you wanted crimp. I think the 3 die pacesetters have one
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    May i ask why you want to crimp, neck tension created by good neck dies (lee collet excluded) is adequate for an application.

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    May i ask why you want to crimp, neck tension created by good neck dies (lee collet excluded) is adequate for an application.

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    Ah yes, its the old to crimp or not to crimp question.
    I dont normally crimp my homeloads (apart from hornet and lever action rounds) but as there is so much conflicting advice whether its increased velocity, uniform velocity, increaced accuracy or any other variable I thought I'd give it a try to see if it does matter.
    Some crimp.
    Some dont.
    Once I have a recipe worked out I'll give it a try to see if it does make a difference.

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