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LEE 90487 BULGE BUSTER KIT
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SKU: 90487-734307904876
Overview
Designed for reloaders who need to clean up brass that has developed a bulge ring, this kit works with the appropriate Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die to help make mixed cases ready for the next step. It uses a push-through setup to reach areas that shell holder-constrained dies cannot, and it is intended for use in a single-station press or a turret press with the index rod removed. The kit includes an extension sleeve, push-through punch, catch container, and instructions, while the required die is sold separately. It is limited to specific case types, so it is best suited to reloaders working within those supported calibers.
Why Hunters Choose the Lee Precision
Helps Remove
Bulge rings from mixed brass
Includes Extension
Sleeve, push-through punch, catch container,
Use Lee
Carbide Factory Crimp Die
Works Single-station
Single-station presses or turret presses
Supports Several
Common pistol case sizes, including
Key Features
- Push-through die adapter designed to remove bulge rings from mixed brass.
- Includes extension sleeve, push through punch, catch container, and complete instructions.
- Requires the Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die, sold separately.
- Compatible with 380 ACP, 10mm, 40 S&W, 41 AE, 45 ACP, 45 GAP, and 45 Win Mag cases.
- Works in a single station press or a turret press with the index rod removed.
Best Used For
- Reloaders correcting bulged brass in supported pistol calibers before final sizing or crimping.
- Single-stage press users needing a push-through setup for cases shell-holder dies cannot fully address.
- Turret press owners working with the index rod removed for straightforward brass processing.
- Handloaders using mixed brass and a compatible Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die, purchased separately.
- Shooters loading .380 ACP, 10mm, .40 S&W, .41 AE, .45 ACP, .45 GAP, or .45 Win Mag cases.
Specifications
| Compatible Cases | 380 ACP, 10mm, 40 S&W, 41 AE (use 40 S&W Factory Crimp Die), 45 ACP, 45 GAP, 45 Win Mag |
|---|---|
| Compatible Press Type | single station press or a turret press with the index rod removed |
| Function | push through die adapter for removing bulge rings from brass |
| Included Components | extension sleeve, push through punch, catch container, complete instructions |
| Required Additional Item | Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die (purchased separately) |
| Spec Notes | Will only work with the listed cases |
Pros
- Helps remove bulge rings from mixed brass cases
- Includes extension sleeve, push-through punch, catch container, and instructions
- Designed for use with Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die
- Works with single-station presses or turret presses with index rod removed
- Supports several common pistol case sizes, including .380 ACP and .45 ACP
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Requires a Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die, which is not included and must be purchased separately.
- Limited case compatibility: it only works with the listed cartridges, so it is not a universal brass-processing solution.
- Designed for use in a single-station press or a turret press with the index rod removed, which may not suit every loading setup.
- This is an adapter kit rather than a complete die system, so it is best viewed as a targeted accessory for specific brass correction tasks.
Suggested Comparisons
- Cartridge reloading accessories
- Carbide factory crimp dies
- Single-stage and turret press reloading tools
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading press accessories
- Cartridge case cleaning supplies
- Reloading dies
- Brass sorting trays
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Lee Bulge Buster Kit do?
It is a push-through die adapter designed to remove bulge rings from mixed brass that shell holder-constrained dies cannot reach.
Which die is required to use this kit?
The Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die is required and must be purchased separately.
What comes in the Bulge Buster Kit?
The kit includes an extension sleeve, push through punch, catch container, and complete instructions.
Which cases is this kit compatible with?
It will only work with .380 ACP, 10mm, .40 S&W, .41 AE (using the .40 S&W Factory Crimp Die), .45 ACP, .45 GAP, and .45 Win Mag.
What press setup is needed to use it?
It is for use in a single station press or a turret press with the index rod removed.