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Lee Pacesetter 3-Die Set 7.62x54mm Rimmed Russian (7.62x53mm Rimmed)

Product #: 459745 Lee #: 90731 UPC #: 734307907310

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Each Lee Pacesetter 3-Die Set includes the exclusive Lee Factory Crimp Die, Full Length Sizer Die and Bullet Seater Die. Each set is made from steel and includes the appropriate Shellholder, Powder Measure, load data, plastic storage box and a two year warranty. Adjustable crimp from slight taper to full roll. Includes 308 diameter expander button, 311 diameter expander button available from Lee.

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Note from the Manufacturer:

Lee Precision includes the expander appropriate for a .308 diameter bullet. Nearly everyone that reloads the 7.62x54 /7.62x53 uses the .308 diameter bullet. The availability and selection of .308 bullets are far greater than .311. In military issue ammo they used a .309 to .311 diameter bullet. The smaller expander is included as standard issue as it is usable for .308 as well as .310 diameter bullets if the larger expander was installed it would not be usable with smaller .308 diameter bullets. The limited amount of load data that is available usually is worked up using .308 diameter bullets.

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Lee Pacesetter 3-Die Set 7.62x54mm Rimmed Russian (7.62x53mm Rimmed)

4.1

(based on 16 reviews)

Most Helpful Positive Review

These dies work fine and ...

These dies work fine and will load very accurate cartridges. They do shave off a little brass, this problem is fixed in just a few minutes with a piece of 800 grit sandpaper to ...Read complete review

These dies work fine and will load very accurate cartridges. They do shave off a little brass, this problem is fixed in just a few minutes with a piece of 800 grit sandpaper to remove the small ridge at the bottom of the die opening and a piece of 2000 grit to polish the surface after the ridge is removed. The 4 star rating is because of the .308 decapper expander that is shipped with these dies. I don not know of any 7.62x54r rifle that has a bore under .311.

Most Helpful Negative Review

Economical, good starter ...

Economical, good starter unit, and acceptable performer are its strongest points.However . . . whether full or partial re-sizing, it tends to shave off a little brass near the case head, as if the sizing die's entry hole isn't rounded or polished enough. It hasn't affected case life yet.Decapping/expanding spindle is likely designed for reloading of .308" bullets. But, all of my Mosin-Nagants' bores, when slugged, measure .312" or larger. Seating a .311" boat tail works acceptably, but if you try to seat a .311" flat bottom or .312" bullet it almost always expands the neck off-center. This will result in misalignment of bullet center to bore center. The trick is to also reload for the .303 British! Borrow its expanding spindle and use it in place of the one in the 7.62x54R. This opens up the neck to about .310" allowing less expanding work to be done by the seating bullet, and a more centered bullet. If the seating die was designed more like the Hornady dies with a guiding sleeve, this issue might not occur.Lastly, the spindle portion that is grasped by the collet does not allow as much adjustment as desired. This limits your flexibility when partial resizing a mistake after pulling a bullet and desire to leave the primer in; or if you want to partial resize a fire-formed case and still remove the primer. You can still perform these actions, it's just not as tolerant of manipulation.

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6/17/2012

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Ya get what ya pay for. ...

By David

from Wichita, KS

Comments about Lee Pacesetter 3-Die Set 7.62x54mm Rimmed Russian (7.62x53mm Rimmed):

Ya get what ya pay for. Will they produce ammo that will go the kind of bang ya want.. yes. Are there other dies that come standard with an appropriately sized expander, better finished requiring less effort to use in the press, and dies that produce more precise ammunition for only a slight increase in price that also come with a lifetime warranty. YES!!

5/11/2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

This Deluxe Lee 3-Die set ...

By Angel

from Del Rio, TX

Comments about Lee Pacesetter 3-Die Set 7.62x54mm Rimmed Russian (7.62x53mm Rimmed):

This Deluxe Lee 3-Die set works excellent on my Romanian PSL 7.62 X 54R and dont plan to change this Die Set any time soon. I personally recommend Lee Dies , because they come with a powder scoop and a bullet seat for the press wich makes this very ideal.

4/16/2012

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Excellent product, but if ...

By Frank

from Colorado Springs, CO

Comments about Lee Pacesetter 3-Die Set 7.62x54mm Rimmed Russian (7.62x53mm Rimmed):

Excellent product, but if you are looking to handload for a Mosin-Nagant do yourself a favor and slug your bore first. This set comes with a 308 neck expander, but as I later found out most Mosin-Nagant 91/30s actually have a .312+ grove diameter. If you do slug out at .312 and want the extra accuracy of using .311 bullets go ahead and order the Lee EZ Expander for British 303 and save yourself from having to order it down the road. Luckily Midway has the best customer service and fastest shipping I have ever seen if you decide to wait and order it later down the road.

10/1/2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great product! But ...

By Kyle

from Aptos, CA

Comments about Lee Pacesetter 3-Die Set 7.62x54mm Rimmed Russian (7.62x53mm Rimmed):

Great product! But unfortunately the full length sizer did not work for me at all. I have an m91/30 mosin nagant from 1938. Bought it from that big 5 deal for 100$ apparently mine was so used that the chamber expanded quite a bit and the brass that came out it wayyyy to big for the full length die. I found this out when I tried to deprime it and it took quite some effort to get it in half way....so I lubed it up considerably and it still was a pain to get in....it is now stuck in there and I cannot get it out...Ive spent about an hour at it trying different methods....now Im freezing it and in the morning Im going to use a blow torch on it and try to get the stuck bras out that way .....sigh* :( (the die did not get one scratch on it :) so its a really good product...id recommend it to anyone with a rifle that the chamber wasn't too big on :)

9/30/2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Like most I use these ...

By George

from Desert Hot Springs, CA

Comments about Lee Pacesetter 3-Die Set 7.62x54mm Rimmed Russian (7.62x53mm Rimmed):

Like most I use these dies to reload Mosin Nagant's ammo. I have used a few different types of brass and found that Norma Brass is the best of all. You do have to make some very small adjustments to the resizer but if you are using these dies just for one Rifle like I am. I just resize the neck and have gotten the best results. I have also found that using .308 bullets do not differ in marksmanship. You also get many more choices in Grn. and style of bullets than using .310,.311,or .312 I can tell you the sitting of your bullet has to do a lot with how well your groups can be. I have found that sitting @ 3.000 have had the best results in shooting 150 grn .308 bullets. I know powder and primer also have an effect on how well you shoot. But you have to make up your mind what works best for you rifle. Take your time and notes at the range and I'm sure you will not have anything bad to say about these dies.

7/27/2010

(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

I followed the lead of ...

By W

from Rapid City, SD

Comments about Lee Pacesetter 3-Die Set 7.62x54mm Rimmed Russian (7.62x53mm Rimmed):

I followed the lead of the previous poster; bought the SE2358 303 expander; and installed it in a new Lee 7.62X54R Pacesetter re-sizer die. I experienced two problems which prompted me to return the dies to Midway. First, the expander was forcing the case neck into the body right at the neck/shoulder junction. At first I thought it was a simple line showing where the neck resizing stopped, but under magnification, the line was a wrinkle crack that encircled the neck area of the case. Lee warns the consumer to brush a little case lube on the inside of the case neck, but apparently I had not done that sufficiently, and the problem persisted until I did. Still wondering why this solution depended solely on inside neck lubrication, I talked to a Lee service representative today and was told to make sure the expander pin was flush with the top of the collet locking mechanism that secures it. Deviations from this figure it out on your own because were not going to put it in writing advice can ruin a case as well. He recommended the expander pin from the Lee 7.62X39 die set which features a .311 diameter expander placed closer to the case mouth. I told him Id bought all the expander pins I could stand this week and was planning to return the dies anyway because of a finishing defect. The dies had a flaw in the final polishing that somehow cut a small groove on the case shoulder that peeled the brass back enough to irritate finger skin when rubbed. I disassembled the die and could see the flaw reflected against the otherwise mirror finish of the die interior. I tried to unsuccessfully to remove it with a bore brush, but eventually decided to return the dies and go with a well-known competitive brand.

5/14/2010

3.0

Yes, I know a .31 ...

By A.

from Joofrei, Fl

Comments about Lee Pacesetter 3-Die Set 7.62x54mm Rimmed Russian (7.62x53mm Rimmed):

Yes, I know a .31 expander is available, but my Lee sized Norma brass measures .299 i.d. at case mouth. This may indicate size die is reamed for .308 bullets. Size die offers stiff resistance just prior to contact w/ shell holder, hmmm. Shaves too much hard cast lead to use .32-20 bullets. Will use a trim die to size instead. Other dies in set work fine.

2/25/2010

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

The sizing die shaves ...

By James

from Draper, VA

Comments about Lee Pacesetter 3-Die Set 7.62x54mm Rimmed Russian (7.62x53mm Rimmed):

The sizing die shaves brass at the base of European brass, US brass seems O.K. I recommend that everyone interested in this set read an article at www.surplusrifle.com entitled Thinking outside the box: Using a LEE .308 Collet Die to neck size the 7.62X54R. This info works really well for me.

2/25/2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great die for money. Had ...

By DAVID

from BUZZARDS BAY, MA

Comments about Lee Pacesetter 3-Die Set 7.62x54mm Rimmed Russian (7.62x53mm Rimmed):

Great die for money. Had the same problem others have listed about die leaving a ridge of brass on the case. Used 600 grit sand paper to remove the line in the die and now no problems.

2/25/2010

(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I just received my dies ...

By Ronald

from Hermosa, SD

Comments about Lee Pacesetter 3-Die Set 7.62x54mm Rimmed Russian (7.62x53mm Rimmed):

I just received my dies and loaded up some ammo. I did a lot of micrometer measurements and I think the shaving problem has nothing to do with the dies. The chamber dimensions on my rifle are quite large especially at the base of the cartridge. SO when it is sized back down, the brass has to go somewhere and leaves a line where it meets the shell holder. Better to go light on the sizing or neck size only. That is just my rifle; but being a military type arm it seems logical that the chamber is extra large so anything will feed. You may experience this depending on your rifle chamber size or you might not.

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