Which 9mm dies

[Saluki91]

I am running a Lee factory crimp die with my Hornady 9mm dies until my Dillon dies finally arrive (estimated ship date May of 2043).

I set mine up by putting a factory round in the crimp station and running the press fully up. I screwed the die down until it made contact with the round, lowered the press, and screwed the die down another half turn. Adjust until happy....

 

[rdinga]

I have tried a few. Ended up with Dillon dies and the Redding competition Seating die.

 

[9mmepiphany]

until my Dillon dies finally arrive

We didn't see much advantage of Dillon over the Lee (hint, hint). You gain the spring loaded decapping rod and the ability to disassemble from the top, but you give up the FCD...plus they are a lot more expensive.

One of the best things you can add, if you aren't using a separate expanding die, is the expander insert from DAA...it uses the M-die profile

 

[Saluki91]

True... Dillons were a gift, and part of an XL750 combo pack.

If I like them, I’ll sell my Hornady/Lee set. If not, I’ll sell both and get some nice Redding Pros.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I’m getting a Dillion just because everyone else it.... or 4 Lee APP press!!!!

I’ll call it a Lee Gang Press