Lee Precision’s Factory Rifle Crimp Die for 8×57 Mauser (brand part no. 90848) features a carbide sizer that post-sizes rifle cartridges while crimping, guaranteeing that every finished round chambers as freely as it would straight out of the factory. The die accommodates a wide range of ammunition, including jacketed bullets, and it’s adjustable with a set screw that lets the reloader dial in the exact amount of crimp applied. It’s powerful enough to crimp even bullets that lack a cannelure, which matters on 8×57 Mauser handloads built from surplus or commercial bullets without a factory crimp groove. For reloaders standardized on Lee Precision die sets, this reloading die adds a secure, reliable final crimp to 8×57 Mauser loads.

Key Specifications

• Chambered for 8×57 Mauser.
• Features a carbide sizer that post-sizes the cartridge while crimping.
• Guarantees rounds chamber freely, just as they would straight from the factory.
• Accommodates a wide range of ammunition, including jacketed bullets.
• Adjustable via a set screw to dial in the amount of crimp.
• Powerful enough to crimp bullets without a cannelure.
• Measures 4.7 inches in overall length.
• Ships at a 0.37-pound shipping weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the carbide sizer do? It post-sizes the cartridge while crimping, guaranteeing the finished round chambers freely.

Does the bullet need a cannelure to be crimped? No, this die is powerful enough to crimp bullets that don’t have a cannelure.

How do I adjust the amount of crimp? A set screw on the die lets the reloader dial in the desired amount of crimp.

Buy the Lee Precision Factory Rifle Crimp Die, 8×57 Mauser

A carbide post-sizing crimp keeps 8×57 Mauser handloads chambering like factory ammunition, round after round. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.