Hi all, thanks in advance for any help--
Here is my question...I am going to be getting into reloading 9mm, and I would like to possibly use the Lee 3 die carbide set. I have heard good things about it and the price is right. Previously I have always used Dillon dies because I have been too chicken to try another brand--I'm over it.
At the moment I load .357, .44 and 45ACP, all with Dillon dies. The 9MM will be for my brother who is on a tight budget, so there are a couple of things I am wondering about before I buy them:
1. I am not interested in the FCD, so the three die carbide set would be fine because (I think) the 9MM Dillon conversion kit will have my expander plug and I will still be able to use my current powder die. Am I correct?
2. How bad will I fight case alignment? Dillon dies are radiused for this purpose, are the other companies as well? If not, how much of a pain will it be?
3. If there would be a better choice for dies in the Lee price range to use in this situation, I would be happy to hear your experiences.
I know that some people will post responses telling me to buy the Dillons, but I guess I'd rather hear answers to my questions from people who've used other dies besides Dillon's in a 550. Any other help is welcome and appreciated.
Thanks,
Here is my question...I am going to be getting into reloading 9mm, and I would like to possibly use the Lee 3 die carbide set. I have heard good things about it and the price is right. Previously I have always used Dillon dies because I have been too chicken to try another brand--I'm over it.
At the moment I load .357, .44 and 45ACP, all with Dillon dies. The 9MM will be for my brother who is on a tight budget, so there are a couple of things I am wondering about before I buy them:
1. I am not interested in the FCD, so the three die carbide set would be fine because (I think) the 9MM Dillon conversion kit will have my expander plug and I will still be able to use my current powder die. Am I correct?
2. How bad will I fight case alignment? Dillon dies are radiused for this purpose, are the other companies as well? If not, how much of a pain will it be?
3. If there would be a better choice for dies in the Lee price range to use in this situation, I would be happy to hear your experiences.
I know that some people will post responses telling me to buy the Dillons, but I guess I'd rather hear answers to my questions from people who've used other dies besides Dillon's in a 550. Any other help is welcome and appreciated.
Thanks,
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