can i use rcbs 9mm makarov dies to load 9mm luger rounds

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kk so ive carnivorized several persons reloading benchs was unaware that there was difference between 9mm makarov dies and 9mm luger any suggestions can they be used or do i need to buy another set of dies tyring to be safe here have reloaded maybe 100 rounds total

 

[jwrowland77]

If you're going to reload 9mm Luger, buy 9mm Luger dies.

 

[MErl]

They are different enough to not recommend an attempt.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9x18mm_Makarov
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9mm_parabellum

Note the dimensions, especially the bullet and neck. It is unlikely the bullet would stay in the case and who knows if it would fit in your gun.

 

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ty

well that effectively ruined my friday night thanks for the info i was all looking at the 18mm and the 19 mm difference but again thanks for the speedy response

 

[Toprudder]

No it won't work. 9 Mak and 9 Luger are actually two different calibers, 9 Mak is slightly larger.

 

[morcey2]

Look on the bright side: At least you already have the correct shell holder.

 

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another thought

so is the makarov round the german 9mm or where did it come from

 

[morcey2]

9mm Makarov (9x18) was developed by the Soviet Union just after WWII to replace/supplement 7.62x25. One of the requirements was to have low enough bolt thrust to be used in a blowback pistol. It was the primary eastern bloc pistol cartridge between the early 1950s and the collapse of the eastern bloc.

Matt

 

[Sunray]

Case dimensions are here. Near the bottom. http://stevespages.com/page8d.htm

 

[mstreddy]

9MM luger or parabellum or 9x19, uses a .355" bullet, 9MM Makarov uses a .363-.365 bullet.
You may benefit from a reloading manual or two, if you don't have one.