I have not been able to find a collet neck sizing die for my .404J lead practice loads. Does such a thing exist? Or must I use a bushing neck resizer?

Thanks for any help with this.

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I FL size all my 404 cases for cast loads, just backed off slightly to not move the shoulder (same setting for jacketed). Without exception the few case failures I have had after many reloads has been due to cracks in the neck. If I'm not lazy and regularly anneal the necks I don't get cracking.
Any sizing operation works the brass and annealing is the restoration measure required to soften the brass again.

I have a collet sizing die for .404J.

However, it was custom made.

If you can find somebody to make it for you, I would be happy to send you drawings.

Did you contact the Lee Custom Shop? They've made a couple custom dies for me. They seem like great folks.

I will contact the Lee custom shop. I feel that a collet neck die will allow longer brass life. i need to shoot a lot of practice rounds and intend to use cast lead bullets. I have 100 new brass cases and eveything I need except a neck die and a bullet mold.

Thanks for you help.

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Originally posted by Peter Connan:
I have a collet sizing die for .404J.

However, it was custom made.

If you can find somebody to make it for you, I would be happy to send you drawings.

Seems like I will have to have one made. I would appreciate drawings. I will PM you my e-mail address.