Thread: Lee bullet seating die issues

Originally Posted by will.i.em

@Three O'Three did you manage to get this sorted with the Hornady Seating Die?

I have Lee dies for 3 different rifles, but the 300 BLK doesn't seat projectiles straight. It's so bad, the neck bulges.

The man at Serious Shooters reckons it's because Lee dies resize the neck too small. If I can avoid it, I'd rather not spend $129 when $69 will do.

Pictures for reference.

Looks to me Like you have way too much neck tension. You need to look at the neck sizing, If you are using the collet sizing die then back it off. The guy at Serious Shooters is correct. I looks like a few people Knocking lee dies, I have never had any issue with them, the collet neck sizing die is very innovative and works very well if it is adjusted correctly. I reckon Lee gear is great value for the money.