.380 dies

[ak-kev]

Hello guys, I reload 9mm, 38 super, 38 special, 357 mag, 45 auto and I was wondering if I ever get a 380, can I reload it with my 9mm dies? You know, kinda like I do with 38 special with 357 mag dies? Thank you very much, Kevin.

 

[alohanole]

Sorry, but no can do. The .380 is sufficiently different from the 9mm that the dies are not interchangeable.

What press are you using?

 

[ak-kev]

Thank you very much for the info! I am using all cheap Lee dies and press. Kevin.

 

[alohanole]

Well I suppose that's good news. A set of Lee dies for .380 should set you back just a little over $20. I have never considered reloading .380, but maybe some others have that would like to chime in.

 

[strat81]

Given the cost of factory .380, if you have a pleasant gun to shoot it with, I'd say pick up a Lee 4 die set and go to town with it.

 

[ak-kev]

Thanks alot fellas!! Im looking for a Colt Mustang and just want to have my bases covered. I have to reload everything as high as all the factory ammo is. But I enjoy it. Kevin.

 

[Walkalong]

It is easy to reload. I had good luck with AA #2 when I was reloading for the .380.

 

[12Bravo20]

I use a Lee turret press and Lee dies to reload .380. They work well for me. I reload 95gr and 100gr FMJ using 3.1gr of Hodgdon Universal powder. My Bersa likes the 95gr bullets while my Llama likes the 100gr.

 

[Jhlewis10]

Do they make a Lee 4 die .380 set? I have only see 3 die sets.

 

[alohanole]

They only offer the carbide 3-die set in .380.

 

[RidgwayCO]

But you can purchase the Lee factory crimp die in .380 separately.

 

[trueblue1776]

I wouldn't bother with the factory crimp, you can already get a gnarly crimp with the Lee seating dies on the pistol cases.

 

[ranger335v]

"I am using all cheap Lee dies and press. Kevin."

Lee is not CHEAP! Lee equipment is economical, not cheap.