cecil Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I am currently using Dillon's carbide re-sizing die... but I am getting about 2 or 3 finished cartridges that won't fall into my case gauge.. it appears its the lower part of the brass that my die is not re-sizing less than 1/4"... so which 9mm die will re-size the most besides roll sizing my 9mm brass ? tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Lee carbide will size lower, you may have a little more problem lining up the case with the die as the Lee doesn't have as large a chamfer on the entrance. This, of course, is what lets it size a little lower on the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeZer Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Hornady here, all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker88 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'm using the Lee U die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 EGW U die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullauto_Shooter Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 EGW U die. +1 - that's what I use and very rarely have one that doesn't easily pass the gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegunnerd Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Lee carbide sizing die , does the job very well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 regular lee sizing die for me with a lee FCD on the last station for post-size and crimp. does not swage bullets and everything passes a tight spec EGW case gauge. only glock brass I get off the range with a pronounced band around the base won't pass (but short of a roll sizer I know of no way to fix those)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWThomas Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Will they pass the plunk test in your barrel? If so, disregard the case gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 yeah, to be fair a case gauge like the EGW (being the minimum saami spec for a 9mm chamber) is going to be a bit tighter than probably 90% of barrels out there. I know plenty that fail in my EGW will still chamber easily in my CZ barrel but these days I just don't risk it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattoo Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Case gauge them all. If they do not fit with a plunk....I shoot them in practice. Got hosed at an Area 1 once prior to case gauging....... Not again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillR1 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Lee carbide sizing die , does the job very well . Same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coordinator Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Dillon dies in conjunction with a Lee Factory Crimp die in the last station. That combination has solved the problem for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I had the same issue, and went with the Lee "U" die. I load mixed range pick-up and rejects went way, way down. Occasionally see one that once gauge or one that fails during sizing. The other thing that helps is using One shot or other case lube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gussers Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I've been using the Lee sizer and have had no issues. I actually remarked on how much brass is left "unsized" on cases my friend does with the Dillon dies. He hasn't had any issues either, but the Lee definitely gets lower on the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blankenhole Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I use hornady for 9 and Lee for 45. Sounds like a EGW/Lee U die is what you need though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankdiesel Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I use the Lee U die, works great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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