LEE Factory Crimp Die

I like the Lee Factory Crimp Die for the reason that it smooths things up. Furthermore it will allow the case mouth of brass to last longer due to the method it uses to crimp.
 
On revolver rounds, typically with purchased lead bullets, if a cartridge will not pass the gauge, recrimping often works, else I try the FCD with the stem removed. If that doesn't work, I pull the bullet. If it happens on more than one or a few, I reset the crimp die and seating depth after a good cleaning. I don't usually feel much resistance through the FCD sizing ring, so to say the bullet gets swaged or the neck tension is disturbed seems too melodramatic, a lack of objectivity.
 
I always enjoy these Lee FCD threads. They usually go off in two directions. First, a group goes off on whether it is better to seat and crimp in one step or two. Second, another group goes off on whether the crimp ring overworks lead bullets resulting in loss of proper fit to the bore of the handgun. Sometimes there is a third group who goes off on the idea that only sloppy, ham-fisted reloaders would possibly need such a tool. Then everyone goes back to their corners until the next time someone starts a similar thread.

I read every one of these threads because it is always interesting to see the logic behind the different choices, and I usually pick up something useful in every thread.

That said, maybe this would be good topic for a sticky thread since it always generates such spirited discussion?
 
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