Superpipe9 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 What's the best dies for reloading .40 on a 650 what's your favorite set or combo of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbzero Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Everyone will have their own opinions on what is the "best", but I personally like the Redding Competition dies, especially the micrometer seating die. The dual ring sizing die also seems to do a good job at dealing with the bulged cases since it goes very far down on the case. Stopped using the bulge buster after I installed it and haven't had any issues to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyOverUnder Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 EGW U sizing die. Redding Comp seating die. Lee FCD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge40 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 3 hours ago, FortyOverUnder said: EGW U sizing die. Redding Comp seating die. Lee FCD Yup thats the magic combo. Eliminates almost all of the common issues loading .40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjohn Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Why no love for the Dillon dies? I load 40 and all is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Steele Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Lee/EGW U die then Dillon for the rest for me. Zero issues.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 16 hours ago, FortyOverUnder said: EGW U sizing die. Redding Comp seating die. Lee FCD +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviSS Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 If you use a push through sizer, like the Redding G-RX, is there any benefit to the U-dies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpipe9 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 So what's better the EGW or the Lee U die? The egw is $30 plus $7 shipping and the Lee is only $17 plus shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashDodson Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 After a very very very frustrating few months I settled on this combo: Redding dual ring sizer Mr bullet feeder powder funnel/expander Redding competition seating die Sill using the dillon crimp die. I crank ammo out like its my job now without any trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtchevy841 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 9 hours ago, LeviSS said: If you use a push through sizer, like the Redding G-RX, is there any benefit to the U-dies? Been using grx die for awhile. When you do this process first there is no benefit from the u dies. You can use any resizing die you want. The grx 100% completely gets any bulge out. I run all my 40 brass through the grx before loading on my 650. Never had 1 issues yet with Glock bulge or any rounds not gauging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQRibs Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 15 hours ago, CrashDodson said: After a very very very frustrating few months I settled on this combo: Redding dual ring sizer Mr bullet feeder powder funnel/expander Redding competition seating die Sill using the dillon crimp die. I crank ammo out like its my job now without any trouble. Are you me? Same exact story and final setup. That MBF funnel is the shizzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtchevy841 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 16 hours ago, BBQRibs said: Are you me? Same exact story and final setup. That MBF funnel is the shizzle. Thinking of going with this setup except probably use Lee factory crimp die with adjustment knob. But on the Redding resizer can you use the lock nut on the top. I know the Lee you can't. That's why I using the Dillon right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mitch Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Lee carbide insert set with FCD. SO LIT. No need to debulge if resize die is set correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQRibs Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 On 1/21/2017 at 1:47 AM, Dirtchevy841 said: Thinking of going with this setup except probably use Lee factory crimp die with adjustment knob. But on the Redding resizer can you use the lock nut on the top. I know the Lee you can't. That's why I using the Dillon right now. Sure can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver60540 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I'm in with the EGW sizing/decap, Redding micrometer seating, and Lee factory crip dies. The EGW takes all bulges out for the entire case length, and the Redding and Lee dies are much easier to adjust in small increments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhollis51 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 On 1/18/2017 at 5:32 PM, FortyOverUnder said: EGW U sizing die. Redding Comp seating die. Lee FCD my set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhollis51 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 On 1/19/2017 at 1:34 PM, Superpipe9 said: So what's better the EGW or the Lee U die? The egw is $30 plus $7 shipping and the Lee is only $17 plus shipping absolutely nothing. Lee makes the EGW die if I remember right. it even comes in a Lee box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashDodson Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 the EGW die even says lee on the die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I used Redding dies for pretty much everything. For .40, I use the dual ring carbide sizing die. Works great and no muffin top on the loaded rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFoley001 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 10:07 AM, mjohn said: Why no love for the Dillon dies? I load 40 and all is well. Maybe the same reason no Hornady AP love? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 My failure rate for 40sw rounds failing to chamber check fell from 20-25% with Dillon dies to 1-2% with Hornady Custom dies and a Lee Factory Carbide Crimp die. I also switched from Dillon to a LnL AP and consider it a great move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank48 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 The collet that holds the decapping rod on the Lee dies is a superior setup. It eliminates breaking the decapping rod if there is an obstruction in the case, or a heavy crimp on the primer. I am very happy with the Lee 4 die setup. I do use a Lee undersize die, since my 40s tend to get intermingled with ones which were shot from Glocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IATURNKEY Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I have tried several other brands and came back to Dillon Dies. I have been loading un-coated lead bullets lately and like being able to clean my seating die quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrasam Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Lee dies on a GSI tool head. Been meaning to buy Dillon, but don't have problems, so I keep procrastinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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