Lee Precision 35 Remington Rifle Precision Micrometer Bullet Seat Die

The Lee Precision 35 Remington Rifle Precision Micrometer Bullet Seat Die brings precision reloading within reach of handloaders who refuse to compromise on consistency. This die is engineered around dead-length bullet seating—a technique that ensures your rounds chamber reliably and group tightly—with a laser-engraved micrometer thimble that reads like a precision depth gauge in thousandths of an inch. Whether you're loading match rounds for a benchrest rifle or preparing ammunition for hunting season, the micrometer adjustment lets you dial in seating depth with confidence, then lock it in and repeat it shot after shot.

What sets this die apart is its floating bullet guide, which keeps the case and bullet in perfect vertical alignment as they move toward the seating stem. That alignment translates directly to lower bullet runout—the wobble that kills accuracy and wastes good brass. The guide is reversible too: flip it and reinstall, and you can seat and crimp in one stroke if your reloading sequence calls for it. The seating stem itself is machined and burnished smooth, so it handles soft-tip, hollow-point, and round-nose bullets without marring them.

Lee's no-frills approach to design and manufacturing means you get real precision without the premium price tag. If you're already invested in a Lee progressive or single-stage press and want to step up your 35 Remington handloads, this micrometer die is a direct path to tighter groups and faster, more consistent reloading.

Key Features

• Laser-engraved micrometer thimble with thousandths-of-an-inch graduations for dead-length bullet seating
• Floating bullet guide ensures perfect case and bullet alignment, reducing bullet runout
• Machined and burnished seating stem handles any point style without damage
• Reversible guide allows simultaneous seating and crimping in a single stroke
• Infinitely adjustable for repeatable, precise seating depth

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What press is this die compatible with?

This is a standard rifle reloading die. It will work in any single-stage or progressive press that accepts standard die threads. Confirm your press toolhead specifications before purchase.

Can I use this die to seat and crimp at the same time?

Yes. The floating bullet guide is reversible. Unthread and reinstall it, and the die will allow you to perform both seating and crimping in a single stroke.

How do I read the micrometer thimble?

The thimble is laser-engraved with divisions that represent one thousandth of an inch each, just like a precision depth micrometer. Dial to your desired seating depth and lock it in place.

Will this die mark or damage hollow-point or soft-tip bullets?

The seating stem is machined and burnished to a smooth finish, designed to seat nearly any point style bullet without marking or damage.