Lee 90713 Collet 2-Die Set 270 Win

Unlock Unrivaled Precision: The Lee 90713 Collet 2-Die Set for .270 Winchester

For serious rifle enthusiasts, dedicated hunters, and competitive shooters, the pursuit of optimal accuracy and consistency in their ammunition is an ongoing quest. Factory-produced ammunition, while convenient, often falls short of delivering the bespoke performance required for tight groups at extended ranges or for maximizing a rifle's inherent potential. The solution lies in handloading, the art and science of crafting your own cartridges. It's here that the Lee 90713 Collet 2-Die Set for .270 Winchester emerges as an indispensable tool, offering a pathway to superior ammunition quality, extended brass life, and significant cost savings over time.

This specialized die set is engineered to address the critical aspects of ammunition reloading, particularly for the popular and versatile .270 Winchester cartridge. Whether you're chasing elusive deer in dense timber, targeting pronghorn across vast plains, or simply striving for the smallest possible group size at the range, this Lee Precision set provides the foundational tools to achieve your reloading aspirations.

Why Handload the .270 Winchester?

The .270 Winchester, introduced in 1925, has long been a favorite among North American hunters for its flat trajectory, manageable recoil, and excellent terminal performance on medium to large game. It's a cartridge known for its versatility, capable of taking everything from whitetail deer to elk with proper bullet selection. However, to truly harness its capabilities, handloading offers unparalleled advantages:

• Tailored Performance: Factory ammunition uses a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Handloading allows you to customize bullet weight, type, powder charge, and seating depth to perfectly match your specific rifle's chamber, bore, and twist rate. This synergy between firearm and ammunition is crucial for achieving peak accuracy.
• Enhanced Accuracy: By controlling variables such as case neck concentricity and consistent bullet seating, handloaders can produce cartridges that are far more uniform than mass-produced alternatives. This uniformity directly translates to smaller group sizes downrange.
• Cost Efficiency: While the initial investment in reloading equipment is required, the long-term savings on ammunition can be substantial, especially for high-volume shooters. Reusing brass multiple times significantly reduces per-round costs.
• Optimal Brass Life: Proper sizing techniques, like those employed by the Lee Collet Die, minimize stress on the brass, extending its usable life through many reloading cycles.
• Availability & Control: In times of ammunition shortages, handloaders maintain control over their supply, ensuring they always have access to the cartridges they need.

The Lee 90713 Collet 2-Die Set directly addresses these benefits, providing the precision necessary to elevate your .270 Win ammunition beyond standard expectations.

Understanding the Components: Precision at Your Fingertips

The Lee 90713 Collet 2-Die Set is not just a collection of tools; it's a meticulously designed system for crafting superior rifle ammunition. Each component plays a vital role in ensuring consistency and precision.

The Core of Precision: The Lee Collet Die

At the heart of this set is the innovative Collet Die. This component revolutionizes the way rifle brass is sized, particularly the case neck. Unlike traditional full-length sizing dies that resize the entire case and can work-harden brass excessively, the Collet Die employs a unique mechanism:

• How it Works: When the case is raised into the die, a steel collet is squeezed inward by a tapered punch, pressing the case neck firmly against a precisely sized mandrel. This action sizes only the outside of the neck, and only enough to achieve proper bullet tension.
• Key Advantages for Precision Reloading:
  • Minimal Case Stretch: By sizing only the neck, the Collet Die virtually eliminates case stretching, significantly reducing the need for repeated case trimming. This saves time and effort while extending the overall life of your precious brass.
  • Reduced Runout: Runout refers to the deviation of the bullet's axis from the case's axis. Excessive runout is a primary cause of poor accuracy. The Collet Die's design inherently minimizes runout by ensuring the case neck is perfectly aligned with the mandrel, resulting in exceptionally straight ammunition. This contributes directly to improved bullet flight and tighter groups.
  • Extended Brass Life: Less working of the brass means less material fatigue. Cases resized with a collet die can often be reloaded dozens of times, far exceeding the lifespan of brass resized with conventional dies. This provides both economic benefits and consistency, as you're working with the same lot of brass for longer.
  • Maintains Fire-Formed Shoulders: For bolt-action rifle shooters who dedicate brass to a single rifle, the Collet Die allows the case body and shoulder to remain fire-formed to the rifle's chamber. This ensures a perfect fit, enhancing accuracy and reducing stress on the action during firing. It's a form of "neck sizing" that maintains the unique characteristics of brass fired in your specific firearm.

The Collet Die is particularly recommended for bolt-action rifles where ammunition is intended for use in the same firearm from which the brass was originally fired. Its precision neck sizing capabilities are a game-changer for anyone serious about achieving sub-minute-of-angle (MOA) accuracy.

Achieving Consistent Seating Depth: The Dead Length Bullet Seater Die

The second crucial component in the Lee 90713 set is the Dead Length Bullet Seater Die. This die is engineered for precise and consistent bullet seating, a factor just as critical as neck concentricity for achieving top-tier accuracy.

• Design for Precision: Unlike some seating dies that incorporate a crimp feature, the Dead Length Seater focuses solely on seating the bullet to a precise depth without simultaneously crimping the case. This separation prevents accidental case deformation or bullet damage during the seating process.
• How it Works: The die uses a seating stem that directly pushes on the bullet's ogive (the curved part of the bullet), ensuring uniform seating depth regardless of minor variations in bullet tip length or case length. The "dead length" refers to the positive stop mechanism that ensures identical bullet seating depth from one cartridge to the next.
• Impact on Accuracy: Consistent seating depth is paramount because it directly affects the jump distance of the bullet into the rifling lands. Variations in this jump can lead to significant differences in pressure, velocity, and ultimately, point of impact. The Dead Length Seater minimizes these variations, promoting consistent muzzle velocity and tighter shot groups.

Together, the Collet Die and the Dead Length Bullet Seater Die form a formidable duo, addressing the two most critical aspects of precision rifle ammunition reloading: perfect neck sizing and uniform bullet seating.

Essential Accessories for Immediate Use

Beyond the primary dies, the Lee 90713 Collet 2-Die Set includes practical accessories that allow reloaders to get started or to augment their existing setup:

• Universal Shell Holder: This component is indispensable for holding the case securely on your reloading press during sizing and seating operations. The included shell holder is specifically designed to fit .270 Winchester cases, ensuring compatibility with your existing press.
• Powder Dipper: For those just starting out or needing a quick and easy method for throwing consistent powder charges, the included powder dipper provides a precise volume. While experienced reloaders might opt for more advanced powder measures, the dipper is a reliable tool for specific charge weights, often used for initial load development or for field reloading.
• Instructions and Load Data: Lee Precision is renowned for providing clear, comprehensive instructions and valuable load data with their die sets. This information is crucial for beginners to safely and effectively begin their reloading journey, and also serves as a useful reference for experienced reloaders seeking verified starting points for their .270 Win loads. The included load data often features a range of popular powders and bullet weights for the .270 Winchester, guiding you toward optimal performance.

Who Benefits Most from the Lee 90713 Collet 2-Die Set?

This die set is an exceptional choice for a wide array of reloaders and shooters:

• Precision Hunters: If your hunting success hinges on making a precise shot at varying distances, the consistent ammunition produced by this die set will give you a significant edge. Knowing your ammunition is as accurate as your rifle inspires confidence in the field.
• Competitive Rifle Shooters: For disciplines like F-Class, benchrest, or long-range precision rifle shooting where every fraction of an inch matters, the ultra-low runout and consistent seating depth offered by the Lee Collet Die system are invaluable.
• Budget-Conscious Reloaders: The extended brass life provided by the Collet Die significantly reduces the ongoing cost of brass, making high-quality handloads more accessible and sustainable over the long term.
• Beginner Handloaders: With clear instructions and essential components, this set offers an excellent entry point into rifle reloading, teaching fundamental principles of precision ammunition crafting.
• Experienced Reloaders Seeking Optimization: Even seasoned handloaders will appreciate the Collet Die's unique benefits for minimizing runout and maximizing brass life, allowing them to refine their existing reloading practices for the .270 Winchester.

Technical Specifications and Availability

Understanding the specific details of a product ensures it meets your needs. The Lee 90713 Collet 2-Die Set maintains Lee Precision's commitment to quality and value.

This exceptional die set, identified by UPC 734307907136, is readily available for purchase at DEGuns, your trusted source for premium reloading equipment and shooting sports accessories. Invest in the Lee 90713 Collet 2-Die Set and experience the satisfaction of producing custom-tailored, highly accurate .270 Winchester ammunition that truly performs.