Homemade FL Resizer (40S&W)

[Clemsum]

Have been reading about "Glock Bulge" in 40S&W and since I load range brass I decided I could make something similar to the Lee tool. I already had a Factory Crimp Die in 40S&W so all I needed was a case pusher and something to catch the sized cases.

I started by using a fired 9mm case and then a fired 39spl case for a pusher but both would collapse when a larger than normal (over size chamber?)40 case went through the FDC. I had some JB Weld on hand so I tried filling a 38spl case with the weld ( deprime the case so air can escape from the case when you pack in the JB Weld). After hardening I filed the filled case mouth smooth & square. It now pushes the 40 cases w/o collapsing.

For the catcher I drilled (cut) a 1" hole in the bottom of a "Cool Whip" container to insert the FCD and tighten the container between the die lock ring and the press. Added a 3/4" copper pipe connector to raise the case discharge above the top of the FCD but I don't think it is needed.

(Hint) Put the lid on the container as some of the shells require extra effort(case lube helps even with the carbide die)to go through the die and when they do go through will eject out above the top of the container and onto the floor without it. Also found it best to start the 40 shell into the die by hand & then bring the ram/pusher up under it.