Lee Factory Crimp Die for .45-70 Government
Lee's Factory Crimp Die for .45-70 Government applies a powerful rifle-type crimp that improves accuracy and velocity consistency. Works with bullets with or without crimp grooves.
Lee Factory Crimp Die for .45-70 Government
The Lee Factory Crimp Die brings factory-quality ammunition consistency to your reloading bench. Designed specifically for the .45-70 Government cartridge, this tool solves one of handloading's most persistent challenges: achieving a reliable crimp on difficult-to-crimp cartridges.
How It Works
Unlike conventional crimp dies, the Lee Factory Crimp Die uses a powerful collet mechanism to apply a true rifle-type crimp. This collet is so effective it will form a crimp groove even on bullets that lack a cannelure—meaning you're not limited to specially-prepared bullets.
Key Features
- Collet-based crimping system applies uniform, factory-quality crimps
- Carbide sizer post-sizes cartridges while crimping, ensuring reliable chambering
- Works with standard bullets that lack crimp grooves or cannelures
- Adjustable crimp intensity via simple screw adjustment
- Accommodates wide range of ammunition including jacketed bullets
Why Crimp Matters
A firm crimp improves accuracy by holding the bullet securely in place and creating a more uniform pressure curve. This translates to less velocity variation from round to round—critical for both hunting and precision shooting.
Simply adjust the die to your desired crimp level and you're ready to produce ammunition that chambers as smoothly as factory loads.
