John C Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I've seen references to the Case Pro 100, and looked at the website. I get what it does, and it seems to me that the key thing is that it makes case length more uniform. But, I still have a few questions: 1) Does it fully resize the case? Or do cases need to be FL sized after a trip through the Case Pro? 2) I seen oblique references that .45 ACP brass doesn't benefit as much from the Case Pro compared to other, higher pressure cartridges like 9mm, .38 super, .40 and 10mm. Is this true? I primarily load/shoot .45. Would I benefit from a Case Pro? Thanks, -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al503 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I think most use them for removing the bulge near the base of the case v. overall case length. You will have to use the sizing die afterwards as it doesn't have much, if any effect on the mouth of the case. Its too thin and it just bounces back to its pre rolled, fired shape. I wouldn't bother with .45 unless you're having a good % of your reloads that won't chamber and fire for some reason that can't be remedied in another way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 They do what only a roll sizer can do. They base size and the extractor groove. Does it make a difference? Only your malfunctions can tell you that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John C Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Thank you, fellas, for the info. I'm not really having malfunctions with my current process. I am more concerned with returning cases to their original overall length for more uniform headspace. I understood, perhaps erroneously, that the shortening of fired pistol cases was due to this bulge (the brass in the bulge has to come from somewhere). But, it sounds like I'm not having the problems this is meant to address. I'm shooting mild target loads in well supported chambers. I guess this is for brass from hot loads fired in poorly supported chambers? I guess I can see how 9mm or .38 super major loads would need this. Thanks, -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraj Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I don't have one but my understanding was its like a push thru GRX die for all calibers. If you are not having problems with the way you do it now I wouldn't worry about it. But if you already had one and you could make sure all you brass is the same it might be worth it to run it all just to avoid issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noylj Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 To me, the answer is real simple: are you having any problems? If not, all is well. If so, then you determine the best solution for the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I would not load any pistol brass without a Case Pro... I don't think it does anything for brass OAL. I FL size after as well. The only reason for me to gauge loaded rounds is to ensure primers are seated good... jj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John C Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 RIggerJJ: What problems were you having that caused you to get/use a Case Pro 100? Also, doesn't rolling cartridge brass in the Case Pro cause the brass to lengthen back to the original length? I figured the extra brass would have to go somewhere, namely to case length. It wouldn't be the first time I was mistaken, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) I have never notice any length change. I started using casepros around the time I got my first SMG, makes brass useable that a normal sizing die cannot because they do not size all the way down. Without a casepro almost all of my rounds that would not pass a case gauge, failed because of an imperfection on the rim. A normal sizing die cannot fix this part of the case because it is inside the shell plate. Edited September 17, 2014 by jmorris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 ^ what he said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeyedme Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I went with a CasePro to roll 9mm brass for major. As mentioned above, it reshapes the rim and sizes all the way down virtually eliminating malfunctions in my 9 major guns. I like it so much that I purchased additional dies and now roll all my brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin rick Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I'm shooting 9 major and just ordered a case pro. I was told, by someone at a match, that the 9mm die will also work for 38 Super and Super comp. Can anyone confirm or deny that statement? I do shoot 38 SC on occasion and would like to be able to run them as well. Thank you, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I'm shooting 9 major and just ordered a case pro. I was told, by someone at a match, that the 9mm die will also work for 38 Super and Super comp. Can anyone confirm or deny that statement? I do shoot 38 SC on occasion and would like to be able to run them as well. Thank you, Rick No - There are separate dies for 38super & supercomp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Build4u Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I have been using one since the mid 90s when they first came out. You do not have to use it every time, I always ran them through if going to a match. It is a great piece of equipment. I mounted it next to my 1050 so I can rotate the case feeder 180 degrees and use it feed the case pro. It reshapes the rim as well as removing any bulging which should restore length a little but I have never measured the length. I use it on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin rick Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Thanks Warpspeed for the reply. That would make sense if it resizing/shaping the rim as well as removing the bulge. The whole tapered vs straight case is another issue. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaskillo Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 9mm and 38 Super require different Case Pro sizing dies. Yes you have to full size after roll size with Case Pro 100. You reloading press will run a LOT smoother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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