MARKAVELI

Sounds like the LNL Sonic might be the best choice for your friend, I got a Cabela's Tumbler kit(tumbler,corn cob media,and polisher and a plastic screen) for $64 bux and some change, works good I got no problems and my brass looks almost new... I live in a small appartment also so what I do I put my tumbler in my bedroom closet,carpeted floor and I put up cardbord against the walls (incase I gotta move) I also put up cloths racks so I can hang up Jackett and my wifes clothes to break the sound waves!lol.. Im not sayin to try it I just think its funny! +her cloths keep the dust down... lol.

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome TW, lotta good Game being exchanged on this forum and also good people. I to am from the Il state, SouthSide Chicago! I am a newb also getting my feet wet just started to reload and Oh yes im hooked ! well any whooo welcome and hope to see u on the fiel or somthin!

Oh ya I dont know how to do the "Smily Face beer mugg cheerz" thing but if I did you would see it on this post! lol CHEERZ!!

Marki, I have loaded upwards of 20,000 rounds of 40 S&W for my Springfield P9 Factory comps, and for my XDM, all using just Dillon dies. I've never had a failure to feed caused by a bulged case. The only problem I've ever had was when I first started reloading and I was crimping them too much. My .02, I would just go with the Dillon dies until you get a match barrel for that Glock, and even then I'd give the Dillon a go and see if they work for the match barrel. Save you some money (if you don't buy the GRX or U die, won't have to buy the Lee press), and a butt load of time in reloading. Why spend extra time and money for something you don't even know that is gonna be a problem? Sounds alot like the US government to me! Good point Grump, if I just get the dies I would have money to pick up some supplies. and if the problem comes around i'll pick up on theGRX AND LEES SINGLE stage. I cant wate to order em! thank you all for the info! Thanks Grump for being my Personal/Financial advisor! it did kinda sound Political! lol....

CALI HOW DARE YOU NEGLECT THAT SINGLE STAGE! YOU SHOULD WIPE DOWN THAT LEE SINGLE STAGE AND SELL IT TO ME! LET ME GIVE IT A HAPPY HOME! LOL.....

G-RX, U-DIE; U-DIE,G-RX LEE'S SINGLE STAGE, UHGGG! IF I HAD HAIR I WOULD HAVE PULLED IT OUT RIGHT ABOUT NOW!! @SOTO U WAS NOT PLAYING WHEN YOU SAID DIFFERENT IDEAS... IM GONNA ORDER THE G-RX AND BOTTLE ADAPTER AND PICK UP A SINGLE PRESS, AND THE DILLON .40CAL DIES. SOUNDS LIKE EXTRA WORK I GOTTA DO IN "THE LAB" BUT IT SEEMS WELL WORTH IT! PLUSS IT WILL SLOW ME DOWN AS I FEEL THE NEED TO RELOAD EVERY CHANCE I GET! PLUS I WONNA LOAD QUALITY RELOADS THAT THE MAYOR OF CHICAGO WOULD BE PROUD TO SHOOT! lol.... @ GRUMPY, MY LOADS FOR MY .44 MAG,DE (LOADED 500 RNDS)WORK GREAT THANKS FOR THE RECIPIES!

I bought thE Dillon RL550B,I CURRENTLY HAVE LOADED 500rnd for my Desert Eagle .44Mag and I got an itch to reload more since I been going to the range I would grab as much brass as I can in different calibers and I already own a .40 cal Glock I wonna load for, and like you I wont a peace of mind when I reload. my glock is factory but since I plan on shooting in the USPSA I got my eyes on a Kimber 1911 but not sure if I wonna go in a 45ACP with that and just swop out the barrel to wolf for my glock! Y do the call you dial the dream set ? I havent bought my dies yet cuz I like to get my info that i need befor I buy! i do have my 44 Magnum dies from Dillon! and they work and are se good still changing it around to see whats best for my eagle!

Thanks for the replys guys,sorry took to long to reply was reading a lotta books on this and picked up a new reloading handbook "Hornady 7th Edition" this is a very detail handbook with pictures and lotta good info for a Newb like myself I recommend it even if your notta Newb.I also was on the net on Cabela's web page and found the "GRX Resizing Die with the shell holder push rod.Do I have to use thepush rod? does Dillon or Reeding not make a adaptor for the GRX so I can use it in my 550B press? I also see that alot of you have diffrent crimp or taper die.Do all dillon sets come with (FCD)? and why do you have different seating Dies? Are u getting better accurate reloads or does it make the job of reloading eazyer? these might be stupid questions! incase anyone is looking here is the item# for the Reeding's GRX Sizing Die: @ cabela's #2UG-217201, PRICE IS $34.99 ... REEDING DIE ACCESSORY (BOTTLE ADAPTOR) ITEM# 2UG-217202 $6.99-$9.99... BUT IM SURE YOU PROS DONT NEED IT! LOL....

Thanks again Grump! lower the charge weight 10% start @ 13.6gr.. and work my way up! and you did mention this bto me befor! sorry!

yikes! Thats gonna leave a mark @ Soto! Im just gonna get Dillon Dies from our host BE and the G-RX from midwest! thay say "YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!" Do you think that would be the case here? and would I have to get a single stage loader or would I be able to run it with my other dillon dies - the seating? or can I run it off a differnt tool head all by its self then run it through my dillon dies?

Hay Grump, I went on Alliant's web site for the Power Pistal powder and it only has data for 200gr & 210gr bullet & not 240gr bulllet, can I not use this powder for a 240gr bullet(nosler/hornady)? if so how many grains do would I load?

speaking of addictions this forum is the only thing that can keep my mind off reloading, AS i take notes from all who comment on this and other post I put up! ! !almost!! My wife says all i do is work in "THE LAB" LOL....

thats the thing I got my 550B from Be and now I know what a attic feels like cuz all I wonna do is load for my DE.44 mag! what if I go with the U die and an extra toolhead withdillon dies? Can You load rifal on this lee press?

Can I pick thies dies @ Cabelas? how long have you had em(durable)? what are the going for? and you got no "GlockBuldge problems? they sound good whats the set?

A single stage press is a whole separate press where, with each stroke of the handle, you are only working one case into one die. I use an RCBS Rock Chucker but there are many options in the market. The price will vary between $25 (for a used press) to about $300 (for a Foster press). IIRC the Rock Chucker runs about $130 new. I don't think that you can run the G-Rx die in a progressive press but I have heard that Redding may be working in an extra part that may change this. I don't know if this is accurate nor do I have any more details but I am sure that another member will chime in an enlighten us both about this. Major and Minor are Power Factors; a scoring system for gun games such as USPSA. It is calculated by multiplying the weight of the bullet by the speed at which it travels through a chronograph. 125,000PF to 164,999PF is Minor; anything above 165,000PF is Mayor. I use an OAL of 1.190" in Major because I run 10mm magazines in my 40 1911 and the longer OAL helps to ensure good round feeding. This has to do both with the angle of the pistol's ramp and also helps keep the case pressure levels lower than a shorter OAL. Thanks for schooling me on the OAL,Major & Minor (everyone)! what model is that lee? I cant find a place to order the G-RX(when I decide to buy!) I went on EGW found the U-die 29.00 bux not bad! what do you know about this?

sound like a good idea but wouldnt it be better to get an extra tool head for my 550 and run em? 7 I bcan use my Cabelas bux on other things?

single stage loader is that another press? if so what press & how much? can i just get another seperate tool head? what is the meaning of Minor & Major? and if most shooters OAL is 1.125 - 1.135 why is your OAL 1.190? SORRY AGAIN FOR THE NEWB QUESTIONS!

What Dies do you use for seating and I take it, it gets a taper crimp(right)? also how far deep are you sapose to go on the seating?(might be a newb question a stupid one!) how do you know your grx worked and sized it properly? is it noticable to the eye? what did it cost you? (

Lookking to start loading for my Glock 27(baby).40cal... right now its stock, I like to join the USPSA AND WHO KNOWS BE THE 15+ TIME USPSAC like some guy name BRIAN ENOS! LOL!... i asked Mr.BE and he sent me here cuz he said that their are mor reloaders that might more on this cal then he does. as my reloading gets perfected in time I will join and start with my glock maybe ..... but if not I do have my eyes on a Kimber combat model in 40 or 45 acp not sure but it is for sure I will get the kimber to shoot in the USPSA later! so my question is What way do I go? do I get the regular Dillon dies (set of 3including the sizing die)from BE? or do I get seating & crimp die from BE? doi I get the U die & or the GRX die from him or some one else? I want to eliminate the GlockBuldge all togethr from what is said it will give problems cuz of the match barrels? or should I star with the dillon set to get started and understanding how to load this cal? I am a nebb and alll help will be needed and greatful!

Thanks Cali & Grump,I have saved a few bux, I recently came across Alliant Power Pistal. @ Grumpy i remember you had mention this powder what is your thoughts on this type of powder? Can I use LgPp CCI 300 WITH THIS?

What is the meanining of "Match Barrel?" (might be a crazy newb question.) do all glocks have that buldge(.45ACP & 9MM)? oh ya do i test it with a compleated 40.cal reload cartridgeor a empty? Thanks grump you & the rest on this forum are very knowledgeable!

If you're going to be using the ammo in anything with a reasonably tight chamber you'll probably need to use a U-die or a GRX. I think what Grumpy is saying is that just because the brass has been shot in a Glock or other gun that leaves a guppy belly, it doesn't make it more likely to fail. I've taken cases fired in a Glock and then U-die resized them (I have a shell holder that lets the U-die get within a couple thousandths of the extractor groove) and then shot them out of my Limited and SS guns, and reloaded/shot them again and again until the headstamps were barely readable and the case mouths started splitting...no burst cases etc. I will say that in .40 I won't reload brass marked "FC" (it's a Federal product)....those have a history of failing. R, That's exactly what I was saying. If the chamber on you gun is generous, then the Redding and the U die aren't really necessary, but if it is a tight chamber.... I also agree with the statement about FC brass.... Okay federal brass, not so good.. how can I tell if "the chamber is generous?" Does Mr.BE sell the GRX & the U die on this web site if I want to get them? what would be a good reasonal price for them?

+100 Maybe we should get MythBusters involved. I've loaded thousands of 40 S&W, with all kinds of brass. Never had the first separation from any brass. To me, the Glock bulge is just an identifier as to what gun fired the round, which I really don't care about anyway, cause I'm gonna re-size it and shoot it anyway. Glocked Shmocked, re-size it and shoot it. SO GLOCK SHMOCKED! The redding GPX & THE u die are a not needed piece of equipment for loading .40 cal? and the dillon dies will do fine? I got a Glock .40 cal I will be loading for?...

Oya Lex, Welcome! great place here lots of gr8 people so far that shared me good wisdom. again welcome to the forum!