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Lee Collet Die not sizing
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<blockquote data-quote="rscott5028" data-source="post: 497510" data-attributes="member: 24624"><p>The collets can get dirty and/or jam. You need to take it apart as previously suggested and clean it. </p><p> </p><p>While doing so, study how it actually functions. </p><p> </p><p>Upward pressure from the shell holder is what forces the collar over the collet to squeeze the neck. </p><p> </p><p>More downward travel against the shell holder equals tighter compression against the neck. </p><p> </p><p>You can keep adjusting it downwards until you completely close the collet and squeeze the neck as far as possible. </p><p> </p><p>However, by that time, you're about to make contact with the case shoulder which will crush the shoulder. </p><p> </p><p>If you're making contact with the shoulder, haven't completely closed the collet, and still need more neck tension, then you need a washer, spacer, or taller shell holder to make contact sooner with the bottom of the die. </p><p> </p><p>Neck turning is another variable that would require you to squeeze down farther on the collet. </p><p> </p><p>Hope this helps. </p><p>--- richard</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rscott5028, post: 497510, member: 24624"] The collets can get dirty and/or jam. You need to take it apart as previously suggested and clean it. While doing so, study how it actually functions. Upward pressure from the shell holder is what forces the collar over the collet to squeeze the neck. More downward travel against the shell holder equals tighter compression against the neck. You can keep adjusting it downwards until you completely close the collet and squeeze the neck as far as possible. However, by that time, you're about to make contact with the case shoulder which will crush the shoulder. If you're making contact with the shoulder, haven't completely closed the collet, and still need more neck tension, then you need a washer, spacer, or taller shell holder to make contact sooner with the bottom of the die. Neck turning is another variable that would require you to squeeze down farther on the collet. Hope this helps. --- richard [/QUOTE]
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