expander plug

There is no comparison with Lee, they are two totally different types.

The Lee is a simple taper.

The NOE is a parallel sided, two step, “M” style expander.

Apples and oranges.

coyotes220
Take a look at the instruction sheet here:
http://noebulletmolds.com/smf/index.php/topic,1245.0.html

Hope this helps

Bullet maker, maker
Al Nelson

I just ordered Another one the Lee Universal Expander Die sets. I also have the NOE.  And I prefer the simplicity of the Lee, and actually “believe” that the simple flare, (just enough to Not shave any lead) gives more “neck tension” when inserting the bullets.  When I size with the Noe expander the bullets are very easy to insert, and the case necks look smooth on the outside after seating. With the Lee, there is deffinitly more “resistance” when seating the bullet, and you can “see” the grease grooves, in the surface of the neck. The old guy who first taught me how to cast, said the tighter you could get them, with a good crimp the more consistant, they would shoot.  It has Worked for me for almost 40 years.
Now I have never tested Case “Life” with the Lee vs Noe Expander, so I can’t comment on that.  But I’m basically lazy, and thats why I like the Lee the best, it’s simple to adjust and use.  And being so lazy is why I had to order another one, because I didnt like haveing to unscrew it to change from small bore to large bore.