Red Ryder Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Does anyone use the EGW U-die in 45 or 40? I use it in 9mm and have never had a case feeding issue due to case problem. I have no "set back" fears. Is it useful in 40 or 45? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Taliani Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 There are a lot of threads discussing the U-Die. I would wager, the most popular caliber is .40. This is the brass that typically suffers the most from being "Glocked". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98sr20ve Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I would never use one unless I knew a standard Lee die didn't work. I have loaded a ton of 9mm and the Lee Die does just fine. Better then FINE. I simply don't have brass that fails a case gauge due to sizing. Tighter is not always better. It can swage lead bullets and cause other issues as well. If you need it, you need it, but I am against just using it because it sounds cool. Lee makes a very effective sizing die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I've used the U die and the Redding Push Thru die for .40 . I prefer the PTD because the U die makes the brass so small that it sticks on the powder funnel of my Dillon 550 and slows things down too much. The PTD is an extra step but it makes loading smoother and if I checked probably saves time. FWIW Richard PS: Never found a need for to use either for 9mm or .45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Used them both for 9 and 40. It is like insurance and well worth it. Make sure the expander is polished to a mirror finish and there will not be any sticking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryO Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I use the U-die on everything. 9,40,45 and even 38sc, once fired and even new brass on my 650 and RL1050. I like the insurance idea and I found that case gauging isn't necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Did polish powder funnel and no dice. Even called Dillon and they could be of no help. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Took me several attepts to get it smooth enough. You can also try a little touch of case lube on the funnel applied with your finger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I've had one for 38 Super for a while and really like it. I just picked up a 45 one...Figured it couldn't hurt. Course I still run things through a chamber gauge... I'll do just about anything to avoid a malfunction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoBolo Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I use a CasePro on everything except 45. I've never had a fat case in 45 and see no sense in wasting the time. The common thing is for the rim to be nicked other than that no problems. I tired the u-die it sucked. Slowed reloading down, took way more effort to size the case, didn't cure the problem. In 40 I used the Redding GRX that is a cure. For 38SC and 9 major CasePro = happy shooter no jams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 The EGW-U die is actually a Lee Undersize sizing die. Lee also offers Overize sizing dies. I tried the Lee U die in 9mm but fouind that my normal Dillon die does as well. I scrap brass from the high pressure 9mm and 40 S&W cartridges after 4 reloads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 didn't cure the problem. For 38SC and 9 major CasePro = happy shooter no jams. Sounds like we have just the opsite results. What problem did it not cure? I've always been a big fan of the case pro but with the tight chambers on my current set up the case pro just will not cut it, have to use the u die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 The U die should be incorporated on all reloading set ups using jacketed bullets. A simple and very effective way to re-manufacturer ammo with virtually no chance of set back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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