The Lee Bottle Neck Factory Crimp Die for .22 TCM (Lee part no. 90087) applies a collet-style crimp that Lee builds to hold a bullet more firmly than a standard taper or roll crimp die. The collet is strong enough to form its own crimp groove in the case mouth, so bullets without a factory cannelure still get a real, functional crimp instead of a cosmetic one. Reloaders add this die as a final station after seating to tighten up .22 TCM handloads, since testing consistently shows even ungrooved bullets shoot more accurately with a firm crimp holding them in place. Find it filed with our reloading dies lineup.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .22 TCM, matching this die to that cartridge only.
• Product type is a Factory Crimp Pistol Die, Lee’s factory crimp die category for this case.
• Crimp style is a collet-style factory crimp.
• That collet design differs from a standard taper or roll crimp die.
• The collet is strong enough to form its own crimp groove, so a cannelured bullet is not required.
• It is designed to run as a final station after bullet seating, on presses with an open station available.
• The collet applies a rifle-type crimp to a case that is otherwise difficult to crimp well.
• Cases that are normally difficult to crimp become straightforward to reload with this die.
• It ships at roughly 0.25 lb, a single die that drops into an existing die set.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the bullet need a crimp groove? No. The collet is strong enough to form its own groove even on bullets without a cannelure.

What does a factory crimp die do? It applies a firmer, more consistent crimp than a standard seating die’s built-in crimp, which testing shows improves accuracy.

Which cartridge is this die for? It is machined specifically for .22 TCM.

Buy the Lee Bottle Neck Factory Crimp Die, .22 TCM

A firmer crimp is one of the cheapest accuracy upgrades on the loading bench, and this die is a direct way to get it. Order through our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.