Minor fubar

[Virginia Jim]

I needed a shellholder for 9mm Luger and my die set called for a #8. I stopped in a gun store today and found anRCBS #8.
Unfortunately, I didn’t read the fine print. A #8 RCBS holder is for .45 auto rim. My dies are Hornaday and a Hornaday #8 is not the same.
So, if anyone is loading for .45 auto rim , I’ll send you a shell holder free of charge.

 

[kcofohio]

I'm sure you are not the first and won't be the last to find that out. I once saw a chart that correlated the numbers for different makers. It's one thing that sure would be nice if there was a standard numbering system.

Lee's is #19 for 9x19 and 40 S&W.

 

[berettaprofessor]

Here you go....

 

[film495]

they'll probably just let you swap it, no?

 

[swg1]

It's a sign that you need to search for a S&W 1917.

 

[eyeshot]

Keep it (you never know) or return for a correct one.

 

[Virginia Jim]

I ripped the bag open before I caught my error. The guys at this particular shop are pricks and an hour away so I won’t be taking it back.

 

[rfwobbly]

Most reloading manuals will have the conversion table for shell holders. Or, Graf & Sons has it on-line.
Makes a nice page for your 3-ring reloading information notebook.

https://www.grafs.com/catalog/tech-resource/technicalResourceId/15

 

[FROGO207]

Sounds like you need to start reloading 45 AR. Never heard of a minor FUBAR. When it gets to that point the verse in a popular song goes "send lawyers, guns, and money". Before that it is an OH Crap moment.

 

[Riomouse911]

Ahhh, a little Warren Zevon reference... a great song from a great artist! (RIP)

Stay safe.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Cool looking Round!

 

[Archie]

The (okay, MY) problem with the commercial charts for shell holder size is they don't list all the cases that can interchange.
F'rinstance, most everyone knows .30-06 Springfield is a rather flagrant copy of the 8mm Commission (usually called 8x57mm Mauser) and both cartridges take the same shell holder. So anything based on the 8x57mm or .30-06 cases are the same.

I have found that .303 British and just about all the belted magnum cases are the same. As is the .30-40 Krag. .30 Carbine and .32 ACP are the same, if you're curious.

I put together a list showing the shell head holder numbers and categorized them by cartridges. Now I'm this far, I cannot find it on my computer! I was going to share. When I find it, I'll share it. Presuming I do not get distr... Squirrel!