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Ok. I'm confused. 40 S&W fireed brass commonly has a bulge near the case rim from Glock's (and others if I understand correctly), hence the name "Glocked Brass". Is this really mostly a problem with 40 and I should just buy regular 9 mm and 45 ACP dies? Or is it just a problem on the higher pressure cartridges like 9 and 40, but not 45? Or is it a problem with all three? It seems like the G-RX is only available in 40, with a carbide version of the current die available soon while the undersized dies are available in 9, 40, and 45 (if not others, as well). I know there is some argument on which is the best way to go, but should I just buy regular redding dies and then the u dies for each caliber with a simple single stage press to resize? FYI- I have a D & L Sports Professional 45 ACP (www.dlsports.com) and Wilson Combat Stealth in 9mm (www.wilsoncombat.com). The 45 is fully chambered, but I can't find any info on the Wilson. My 40 is on order and I plan to use some type of undersize or G-RX to accommodate bulged brass. Thanks, Chris

Thanks for the heads up on the Factory Crimp die. I'll replace that in my list in the morning.

Ok, here's the list minus the links or prices. If you want the links and/or prices, let me know. Redding Competition Seating dies, 9mm, 40 S&W, 45 ACP Redding Taper Crimp dies, 9mm, 40 S&W, 45 ACP EGW undersize resizing dies, 9mm, 40 S&W, 45 ACP EGW Replacement Decapping Pin, 5 Shell plates #8 (9 MM), #10 (40 S&W), and #45 (45 ACP) Hornady Lock and Load Press Universal Pass Through Expander RCBS Lockout Die Dillan Primer Flip Tray Dillan Primer Pickup tubes Hornady One Shot Case Lube, 2 Hornady Impact Bullet puller 9mm/40 S&W/45 ACP case sorter Dillan Case Guages, 9mm, 40 S&W, 45 ACP Brian Enos Digital Scale Large Pistol Primers Small Pistol Primers Lyman Turbo 2200 w/Auto Flow Frankfor Arsenal Corn Cob media Flitz Brass Case Polish RCBS Rotary Case and Media Seperator Reloading bench. I'm including a link on this one. I like the looks of their benchs and they appear to be modular and can add stuff as you want/need/are financially able. www.benchdepot.com Obviously I didn't include powder, bullets or brass. I'll work on that in another discussion. I'd like input on what I've chosen, especially the dies since I didn't buy a set of dies, but cherry picked what I thought/read might be the best. Last thing...I tried to upload the file, but it won't allow excel files, I guess. Thanks a ton, Chris Hitch EDIT: Hornady LNL Die bushings, package of 10 Die Wrench need the info for the pistol powder measure. Can you provide links? Would I need the Redding GRX with my undersized resizing die and the Lee Factory Crimp die?

Yeah, I'd be glad to. I left the file at the office so PM me your address and I'll send it over.

After much hair pulling, I've decided to start reloading again after 20 years off. Its been so long since I reloaded, I've pretty much forgotten what little I did know about it. Basically, after reading tons of stuff on this site and others, I've put together a list of stuff I **THINK** I will need along with things I want. I've produced this list on an Excel spreadsheet and don't really feel like reproducing it again here. It includes links to websites, prices, etc. I won't be able to buy all the stuff on the spreadsheet right off the bat, and plan to begin with only 9 mm, 40 S&W, and 45 ACP. After I've become comfortable with those, I'll probably slide into .243, 6.8 SPC, and maybe a couple of others. I already have some reloading manuals from this summer when I almost got back in (wife talked me out of it), and already plan on buying more. That's the only thing I have. I did not add powder, bullets, or brass to the list, either. Otherwise I think I have pretty much everything. Would someone with lots of expirience reloading be willing to let me email them my Excel spreadsheet so they can go over it and see if I've made any glaring ommissions or mistakes? Also, any suggestions otherwise would always be welcome. Also, since I chose a Hornady LNL as the press, I put this in the "non-Dillon Reloading Equipment" section. If I messed up and it should be in the beginners section, I apologize and can move it. Reply here, PM me or email me if you're willing to help me out. c_h_100@hotmail.com Chris Hitch