I started loading .40 with Redding dies for my STI. I shoot USPSA a few times a month and ran into issues with Glock bulge since I use range brass. I bought the Redding GRX push through setup and asked a a few of the guys (veterans) in the squad what dies they use. All were using the Lee U die and Lee FCD. When I told them what I was using they asked, "If you are using a progressive press, why would you want to do an extra step on a single stage. Get the U die and spend the time you save on shooting instead of reloading." I bought the Lee U die and never looked back.
I know the EGW die is a modified U die with slightly different specs but the U die was readily available when I purchased mine a few months ago. The case dims after the U die have consistent and feed great in my STI.
I just purchased a Lee FCD and will be changing that out on my press whe it arrives. Here's how I set up my crimps which may have been mentioned in an earlier post.
1) Measure bullet width
2) Measure case wall thickness and multiply by 2.
3) Add step 1 & 2 and subtract .001 - .002. This will be your target dimension when you measure your case at the crimp on a finished round.
4) Make a round and measure to ensure you are at your target dimension.
5) Pull the bullet and make sure there are no indentations on the bullet. You don't want to over pressurize the round with a tight crimp. If indentations are present, back off the crimp and repeat.
When I setup my expander, I make fine adjustments until I can just fit the bullet in the case. The bullet should be able to stand in the case on its own so you dont have to hold it as you raise the ram in the press. The photos you posted were belled way too much for my liking. I think the less the brass has to be reshaped from expanding to crimping, the more consistent the crimp results and less stressing the of the brass case.