I know this has been answered many times before.. so the only reason I ask is because I was under the impression that it would make a difference since I am loading for a stock barrel on a Sig P229. If there is no difference, then I apologize.. I already know what you will say.
I'm shooting a 229 .40, and I picked up some range ammo that appears to have a very slight but somewhat noticeable bulge in the base of the case. It's my first time loading "glocked" brass - but I'm assuming that's what it is. I tried to drop it in the chamber (before sizing) and it was a no-go. I then used my regular Lee carbide sizing die to size, and it now drops in just fine. There is still a small bulge at the very end of the base, but it fits in the chamber just fine.
Will loading this be a problem - specifically a dangerous problem - without using a U die to get the bulge out?
Also, will my Lee carbide factory crimp die do anything to ensure that the cases will feed reliably when used as the final step in the process? I was under the impression that the die merely crimps, but Lee claims that it will somehow ensure complete reliability. Is there any truth to that?
Lastly, if I do need to get a U die... do people prefer Lee's or EGW's? What are the differences, and is it necessary to grind down the shellholder to get the bulge out?
I have done some searching on this forum as well as brian enos' but finally settled on just asking the dumb questions. Better safe than sorry.