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I just recently purchased an LCP, and aside for 12 ga. this is now the only firearm I don't reload for.
So I need to decide whether or not to order dies and buy 90 gr bullets. Here are the pros and cons I'm considering:
- Over the 9 years that I've been pulling the handle, I've managed to scavenge about a dozen .380 cases. So I don't anticipate scoring much free brass.
- I don't anticipate I'll shoot the LCP a lot, as it's not a fun range gun and it's not my primary carry piece or HD gun.
- Lee's 4 die set is $45
+ I already have W231/HP38 on the shelf
+ I already have small pistol primers on the shelf
+ I have Lee's adjustable charge bar and enough disks to experiment with modifying a port for throwing small charges.
+ If I stock up, I don't have to worry about ammo shortages at the store.
Any points you guys can contribute to the decision making process or issues reloading these tiny .380 cases is much appreciated
So I need to decide whether or not to order dies and buy 90 gr bullets. Here are the pros and cons I'm considering:
- Over the 9 years that I've been pulling the handle, I've managed to scavenge about a dozen .380 cases. So I don't anticipate scoring much free brass.
- I don't anticipate I'll shoot the LCP a lot, as it's not a fun range gun and it's not my primary carry piece or HD gun.
- Lee's 4 die set is $45
+ I already have W231/HP38 on the shelf
+ I already have small pistol primers on the shelf
+ I have Lee's adjustable charge bar and enough disks to experiment with modifying a port for throwing small charges.
+ If I stock up, I don't have to worry about ammo shortages at the store.
Any points you guys can contribute to the decision making process or issues reloading these tiny .380 cases is much appreciated