I may have found a good deal (still negotiating) on a used set of Lyman carbide dies in 9 mm. All I've read about these dies is positive and I feel like getting them, however, one can't help taking advantage from THR wisdom and seek some feedback on them.
First, it's carbide like my current Lee dies so no lube required. How do they feel and work compared with the Lee dies?. Do they require less effort?. Do they size the whole case as the Lee die does?.
Then, the expander is a two-step expander, which sounds great. My concern is whether it would be compatible with my LCT powder measure. Remember it has a riser so as to provide clearance for the Safety Prime thing. It would be bad if I couldn't use the riser and I'd end up having to use the Lee die and powder measure, and I'm afraid this is most likely. No complaints on how the Lee system works, but if there is a chance to use something a bit smoother... why not?.
Reading the comments on Midway USA, one folk sent a comment in which he said something about the sizing use, kind of "could use a few more threads on the top end for use on a Dillon 550b". Great. I'm planning to get a 550b as soon as I get my tax return check. If the sizer dies won't work properly on it, that's bad news.
Your inputs appreciated, gents.
First, it's carbide like my current Lee dies so no lube required. How do they feel and work compared with the Lee dies?. Do they require less effort?. Do they size the whole case as the Lee die does?.
Then, the expander is a two-step expander, which sounds great. My concern is whether it would be compatible with my LCT powder measure. Remember it has a riser so as to provide clearance for the Safety Prime thing. It would be bad if I couldn't use the riser and I'd end up having to use the Lee die and powder measure, and I'm afraid this is most likely. No complaints on how the Lee system works, but if there is a chance to use something a bit smoother... why not?.
Reading the comments on Midway USA, one folk sent a comment in which he said something about the sizing use, kind of "could use a few more threads on the top end for use on a Dillon 550b". Great. I'm planning to get a 550b as soon as I get my tax return check. If the sizer dies won't work properly on it, that's bad news.
Your inputs appreciated, gents.