The Lee Precision Factory Crimp Die is made for reloading 7.62×39 Russian cartridges and applies a factory-style crimp to secure the bullet and promote consistent ignition and feeding. It post-sizes rifle cartridges while crimping so rounds chamber reliably. The die accommodates a variety of jacketed bullets and uses an adjustable screw to set the desired crimp amount. Intended for use with standard reloading presses, it simplifies producing uniform rounds for range and field use.
Key Specifications
- Designed for use with 7.62×39 Russian cartridges.
- Cartridge designation listed as 7.62 x 39 mm Russian in supplied data.
- Die type is a Crimp die intended to apply a factory-style crimp.
- Die series identified as Factory Crimp.
- Includes 1 die in the set.
- Overall dimensions given as 1.60 x 1.70 x 4.80 (units not specified in source data).
- Weight reported as 0.4063 (units not specified in source data).
- Carbide: information is inconsistent across supplied sources; see notes.
This Factory Crimp Die gives reloaders a straightforward way to produce securely crimped 7.62×39 rounds with consistent start pressure and improved feeding. Its adjustable design and factory-style profile support reliable chambering and repeatable results for users focused on producing dependable ammunition for range, training, and field applications.









