Lee Bullet Sizer & Punch .495"

The Lee Bullet Sizer & Punch .495" is a precision reloading component designed to prepare cast bullets for reliable firearm use. This specialized tool sizes cast bullets to exact specifications while simultaneously seating and crimping gas checks—a critical step that ensures bullet stability and consistent performance on the range or in the field. Compatible with any Breech Lock-enabled reloading press, this .495" sizer addresses the specific needs of reloaders working with cast projectiles, delivering the dimensional accuracy required for repeatable, dependable ammunition.

The .495" diameter specification targets a particular range of bullet weights and calibers commonly encountered in handgun reloading. By sizing cast bullets before loading, shooters eliminate dimensional variance inherent in the casting process—a factor that directly affects bullet flight, accuracy, and press feeding reliability. The gas check seating and crimping function integrated into this punch ensures the check stays firmly seated under firing pressures, preventing the bullet from stripping or separating in the chamber. Use in conjunction with the Breech Lock Bullet Sizer Kit to access the full sizing capability; Lee Liquid Alox lubricant and a compatible Breech Lock Loading Kit are sold separately.

This tool is essential for reloaders who cast their own bullets or work regularly with cast projectiles from secondary sources. Cast bullets offer significant cost advantages over jacketed options, but they require proper sizing and inspection before loading. The Lee .495" Bullet Sizer & Punch integrates into an existing Breech Lock reloading setup, allowing shooters to process cast ammunition in a single press without additional equipment. Weighing just 0.14 lbs and measuring 3.7 × 0.85 × 5 inches, it occupies minimal bench space while delivering professional-grade sizing and gas check installation in one operation.