Lee Precision 92140 Micrometer Factory Crimp Adapter /Clear 38 Special Pist

The Lee Precision Micrometer Factory Crimp Adapter for .38 Special converts your Lee Carbide Factory Crimp die into a precision bullet seating tool with micrometer-level adjustment. Instead of fumbling with traditional adjusting screws, you swap out the stock screw for this cartridge-specific adapter—a straightforward upgrade that brings repeatability and speed to handloaders working single-stage, turret, or progressive presses with tight station counts. The real payoff: you seat, crimp, and post-size all in one operation without touching the die after initial setup.

This adapter shines for reloaders who've maxed out their available stations on a press like the Lee Pro 1000, a four-hole turret, or a Dillon 550/750. Because the die stays put once dialed in, each round receives uniform dead-length seating—no creep, no guesswork. The micrometer adjustment lets you dial in bullet depth to tight tolerances, and the integrated post-sizing step ensures cartridges chamber cleanly and function reliably. For .38 Special shooters who reload high volumes, eliminating an extra die station or a secondary operation cuts production time without sacrificing accuracy.

The adapter installs in seconds and works with your existing Lee Factory Crimp die, so there's no need to buy a whole new tool. If you're running a compact press setup and want crimp uniformity with repeatable seating, this micrometer adapter removes the trial-and-error from the process.

Key Features

• Micrometer-accurate bullet seating depth for consistent, repeatable rounds
• Cartridge-specific design (.38 Special) ensures proper fit and function
• Integrated crimp and post-sizing in a single station, saving press real estate
• Die-stays-locked approach eliminates adjustment drift between rounds
• Direct swap for the stock adjusting screw—no complex installation
• Ideal for single-stage, turret, and progressive press users

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this adapter work on my Dillon or other progressive press?

Yes. The adapter is designed to replace the adjusting screw on Lee's Carbide Factory Crimp die, which functions on any standard press platform—Dillon 550/750, Lee Pro 1000, turret presses, or single-stage. It will occupy one die station on your press.

Do I need to buy a new die, or does this replace the screw on my existing die?

The adapter simply swaps in place of the stock adjusting screw on your existing Lee Carbide Factory Crimp die. You do not need to purchase a new die.

What does the post-sizing step do?

After seating and crimping, the die slightly resizes the cartridge body to ensure consistent fit and reliable chambering in your firearm.

Is the micrometer adjustment difficult to use?

No. The micrometer dial is straightforward to set and read. Once you dial in your preferred seating depth, you lock the setting and the die stays in place—each round seats to the same depth without further adjustment.