twister Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I just bought a Dan Wesson Pointman 9, and was reloading some bullets for it, and it seems at least half of them seem to be bulged at the base of the bullet. I've been reloading 9"s for a long time for my CZ TS with no problem. I've started checking the resized brass in the barrel before loading it, and the bulge is noticeable. Is anyone else having this problem, if so, what did you do to fix it? Thanks for any help, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 reloading bullets and half are bulged at the base of the bullet. Dave, are you saying the bullets are bulged at the base? Or, the loaded cartridge is bulged at the base of the bullet (that's common)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twister Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Its the loaded cartridge bulged at the base of the brass. They work all right in my CZ, not in tne Pointman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Sounds like udie time or maybe try FCD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Is it the Coke bottle look or effect? I get that with mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Sounds like he's saying bottom of the case. Just needs a little lower sizing probably. First thing I'd check would be sizing die turned down low enough. I like mine to just kiss the shell plate enough to jiggle the tool head. What die is currently being used? Second try would be a udie. Then try FCD. It doesn't take much to fix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twister Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Right now I'm using a Lee die. I'll check to make sure I have it adjusted low enough. Thanks for all the help so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Standard lee die is typically tight enough and low enough to do the job. Just give it a small turn and test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twister Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Well, it seems as though cranking the sizing die down farther, has taken care of the problem. Thanks for all the suggestions, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I love it when a plan comes together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnm45 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Here's the answer to bulged brass; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Or you can lower the die like the op did and not have to process twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427Cobra Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I never found a need to Bulge Bust 9mm brass, plano dies size the cases just fine, 40sw is another story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absocold Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Glocked brass is the reason I'll never own a .40 and Glock's refusal to fix their chamber problem (they claim it's not a problem) is the reason I'll never buy any Glock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Glocked brass is the reason I'll never own a .40 and Glock's refusal to fix their chamber problem (they claim it's not a problem) is the reason I'll never buy any Glock. you have no idea how much I enjoyed reading this post. miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbo76 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 If you are shooting alot of 9mm just invest in the U-die and FCD. They will save so many headaches. I used to case gauge my steel/weekend match ammo but after running all the rejects with no problems I don't case gauge anymore. (I have a DW PM9 as well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybayonet Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Glocked brass is the reason I'll never own a .40 and Glock's refusal to fix their chamber problem (they claim it's not a problem) is the reason I'll never buy any Glock. In 9mm, I will stick with my M&P's (and me P85). Glocks have too many issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPatton Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Glocked brass is the reason I'll never own a .40 and Glock's refusal to fix their chamber problem (they claim it's not a problem) is the reason I'll never buy any Glock. In 9mm, I will stick with my M&P's (and me P85). Glocks have too many issues. I never found many issues with my Glocks. People picking uo and reloading brass fired in Glock seem to be the ones with problems. I use a lee carbide sizer and never had a problem using Glocked brass in my STI 40s. But I would always chamber drop my ammo. The cull rate was probably around 2% using range brass. I have seen Glock magazine ejections on 3 occasions. On two of those events the extractor was also ejected. All three events were caused by ruptured Fiocchi 40 brass. I dissected a Fiocchi 40 and it was obvious that their brass was different from other brands(Win and FC) by not being as thick where the case wall met the base. That area is much less supported in a Glock chamber compared to a 1911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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