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LEE 90930 44 MAGNUM COLLET STYLE CRIMP DIE
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SKU: 90930-734307909307
Overview
Designed for reloaders working with .44 Magnum and .44 Special cartridges, this die is intended to apply a rifle-style crimp through a collet system. It is aimed at cartridges that can be difficult to crimp consistently, offering a straightforward way to finish loads for hunting or range use. The design does not require a crimp groove on the bullet, which adds flexibility when assembling compatible loads. It is a steel die and is not carbide, so it is best considered a purpose-built reloading tool rather than a universal solution.
Why Hunters Choose the Lee Precision
Applies Rifle-style
Crimp to .44 Magnum and
Collet Design
Helps make difficult crimping tasks
Bullets Do
Not require a crimp groove
Form Crimp
Groove when needed
Steel Construction
For reloading use
Key Features
- Lee Precision 90930 collet-style crimp die for .44 Magnum and .44 Special
- Applies a rifle-style crimp to the case
- Designed for cartridges that are difficult to crimp
- Bullets do not need a crimp groove
- Not carbide; steel construction
Best Used For
- Reloaders working with .44 Magnum or .44 Special cartridges needing a collet-style crimp die.
- Handloaders seeking a rifle-style crimp for cartridges described as difficult to crimp.
- Users loading bullets without a crimp groove, since this die does not require one.
- Shooters wanting a steel crimp die for .44 Magnum/.44 Special reloading setups.
Specifications
| Caliber | 44 Magnum/.44 Special |
|---|---|
| Carbide | No |
| Crimp Style | Rifle style crimp |
| Die Type | Collet Style Crimp Die |
| Material | Steel |
| Requires Crimp Groove | No |
Pros
- Applies a rifle-style crimp to .44 Magnum and .44 Special cases
- Collet design helps make difficult crimping tasks easier
- Bullets do not require a crimp groove
- Strong enough to form a crimp groove when needed
- Steel construction for reloading use
Considerations & Trade-offs
- This is a crimp die only, so it addresses one step in the reloading process rather than serving as a full die set.
- It is not carbide, which may matter to reloaders who specifically want carbide construction in their setup.
- The die is intended for .44 Magnum/.44 Special, so it is limited to those cartridges and not a general-purpose crimping tool.
- Its collet-style design can form a crimp without a crimp groove, but that also means setup and adjustment matter to match the load and bullet choice.
Suggested Comparisons
- Reloading dies
- Crimp dies
- Handgun reloading accessories
- Lee Precision reloading tools
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading press
- Shell holder
- Cartridge case gauge
- Reloading die storage box
Frequently Asked Questions
What cartridges is this crimp die made for?
The listed specifications say it is for .44 Magnum and .44 Special.
Does this die require a crimp groove on the bullet?
No. The product description says bullets do not need a crimp groove because the collet is powerful enough to form one.
What kind of crimp does this die produce?
It produces a rifle-style crimp using a collet.
Is this die carbide?
No. The product notes state that this die is not carbide.
What is the die made of?
The specifications list steel.