9mm load blocks

How about a powder funnel?
Lee Powder Funnel 22 to 45 Cal (midwayusa.com)

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1009915126 i have this one.

I usually just use used trays from ammo boxes. But not the styrofoam type.

Same one here i think? https://www.amazon.com/MTM-LT-50-43...43+mtm&qid=1633457763&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-1

The RCBS tray will work. That what I use for every thing I load for.

Wood is not cheap anymore, But I took some scrap 3/8 inch and drew intersecting lines. Then used a bit that I would like. Now I drilled completely threw the wood and later glue a piece of chip board(dry cleaning paper board) to the bottom. Going on 10 years and still works great.

I use what I think are the ... well, wait. Before I type the wrong thing I'll go out to the man cave tomorrow and look. They're made by the plastic people that also makes all the ammo boxes. I want to say MEC but that can't be right because my Sizemaster and one of my single stage presses are both MEC. M something or other. Flip them over to one side and they'll hold certain cases and then flip them over to the other side and they'll hold other cases. MTM? Yeah MTM! That's what they are. MTM universal trays. I've got probably 10 of them in red and maybe one blue. They work great for me. Cheap on Amazon too.

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View attachment 1029694 https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1009915126 i have this one.View attachment 1029691 View attachment 1029692

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I have exactly the same ones...my dad gave them to me years ago. Perfect for the 9mm

I am so backwards I take the case out of the RCBS loading block and hold it myself under the Uniflow drop tube, then put it back and grab the next one, just to make sure powder is in each and every one. Empty is upside down, filled right side up, (of course), and then checked with flashlight for final inspection after that block is full. Yeah, slow and painful, but I have time. Heck, I already cast and powdercoat the bullets, might as well take my time.

Atavar said:

I am quite frustrated trying lo load 9mm.
Remember that I am a recent reloading repat and my bench isn’t fully outfitted yet.
My problem is that the “universal” loading blocks are not really 9mm friendly. The case drops so far down that I cannot use the drop tube on my powder thrower without spillage.
Doing some research on this I cannot find any 9mm specific load blocks.
Do any of you have a good source or should I just make some out of wood?

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MTM LT-50-43 Compact Universal Loading Tray (Light Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00162MHPW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_78SBJ9FYQBVQ7N6CEWDK

You want an injection molded tray from a box of factory ammo, cut off to ~ half of brass length.

I have your red MTM tray too, and yes the cases drop way down in. I have wooden blocks, ordered many years ago so I don’t think they make them anymore. Midway has these:

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018277980?pid=935308

Good luck.

Atavar said:

Yeah, the one in my picture is an MTM. The problem for me is that there is too little of the case poking out of the cavity so the drop tube doesn’t seal with the mouth of the case. The reverse funnel cone in the drop tube mouth doesn’t touch the case mouth.

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I'm just wondering ... are you using the right side for 9mm? I know sometimes guys use the wrong side because they are going for less wiggle rather than case protrusion. I've never had an issue with 9mm when I use those red MTM universal trays, not one that I can remember although it's been awhile since I went to a turret press and drop charges from the turret for all my pistol caliber runs.

The blue trays I mentioned above are basically the same as the red MTMs but I looked this morning while I was out there and they are Frankfort Arsenal trays. Same exact trays except for the color.

Use a brad point bit or Forstner bit for a pretty flat bottom hole. I use hard maple and it works very well.

Atavar said:

Yeah, the one in my picture is an MTM. The problem for me is that there is too little of the case poking out of the cavity so the drop tube doesn’t seal with the mouth of the case. The reverse funnel cone in the drop tube mouth doesn’t touch the case mouth.

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Don't charge the cases while they sit in the loading block . For Safety ... have the ready cases to be charged in a bowl or other container , pick one up with fingers , hold it under the drop tube , charge the case , inspect case for a proper charge and place it in the block , do that for the remaining 49 ... when done inspect all 50 charged cases with your pen light to make sure they are all properly charged .
Can't find the right block ... don't let that monkey stop your reloading show ... adapt and overcome .
I've been using the red MTM Universal blocks for 50 years ...loaded lots of 9mm Luger , 380 auto and 32 auto ..You can do it with my method .
Gary

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I use two loading trays, one holds empty cases, the second is for charged cases.
Pick up an empty, charge it from the powder measure, set it in the second tray.
Done it that way for years, never double charged a case.

Atavar said:

Made a couple load blocks using oak board.

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Looks good......
Is it just an illusion, or is there some CRAZY flare on those cases....?

kcofohio said:

I usually just use used trays from ammo boxes. But not the styrofoam type.

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Same here.

armoredman said:

I am so backwards I take the case out of the RCBS loading block and hold it myself under the Uniflow drop tube, then put it back and grab the next one, just to make sure powder is in each and every one. Empty is upside down, filled right side up, (of course), and then checked with flashlight for final inspection after that block is full. Yeah, slow and painful, but I have time. Heck, I already cast and powdercoat the bullets, might as well take my time.

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That describes the system I had for 9mm before I got a progressive press. I still use it on other cartridges.

I use the same process as armoredman. It seems the safest to me.