tanks Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I needed to adjust my OAL the other day as I started using a 2011. It took me just 3 adjustments to get it right on the Redding competition seating die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3GDad Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I was using Dillon .40 carbide dies with great success. I only switched to a Redding Competition Seating die because I am loading different OALs for a CK Thunder 2011 and a Glock 35 and like the ability to switch OAL back and forth easily using the built in micrometer, but otherwise would have stuck with the Dillon dies. I'm going to try the Redding dual ring sizing die because I got a deal on a complete set of Redding dies which included the dual ring sizer, but had very few case gauge failures using mixed range brass and the Dillon dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
himurax13 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Uniqetek Floating Toolhead with the Clamp Kit EGW U sizing die. Mr. Bullet Feeder Powder Funnel. Mr. Bullet Feeder Die. Redding Comp seating die. Lee Standard Crimp Die. Sometimes I switch out the Redding Comp die with a Dillon Seating with a custom stem for the SWC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hceuterpe Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I had serious bullet run out with Dillon dies in .40. lesser extent with 9mm but had to use a Lee FCD to forcefully increase gauge pass rate. Basically the bullets kept going in seriously crooked. Tried everything, including calling Dillon at least 3 times. Went with Redding .40 dual ring 3-die pro comp set. Run out completely eliminated. Liked it so much I got another Redding pro comp set in 9mm (but not dual ring as it's not needed for taper cases). Need to sell my Dillon dies on those two calibers. About done with Dillon dies in pistol.[emoji19] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Can't comment on 'the best' but I will say that I'm satisfied with my Lee carbide 4-die set in .40. I like the micro adjustments on the seating and crimp dies. @hceuterpe I can get rid of those pesky Dillon dies if you need a safe place to dispose of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashDodson Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Recently replaced the dillion crimp with the redding micrometer crimp. Love not having to mess with damn lock nuts and trying to guess how far to screw in/out the die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Lee Sizing die U die in 40, sizes closer to the extractor groove and tighter than other brands. Turn powder through die so a piece of sized brass slides on the belling die. I used a drill press and sandpaper then polished, while polishing, polish the inside of the powder through die, stops powder bridging. Lee seating die, had a flat insert made so it pushes on the nose of the bullet, keeps OAL tighter. Dillon crimp die set lightly. The first stage sizing die holds the bullet, crimp lets it chamber easier. Don't care for Lee's FCD if used it's only a light crimp at the case mouth. Feel accuracy suffers with FCD. Seen several S-I pistols start running that wouldn't run using a Dillon sizing die. May need to lock Lee's sizing die from under the tool head and use a strip of paper to set to shell plate the carbide ring is right at the case mouth and setting the die so it hits may crack the carbide ring. Lee's seating die has a knob on tope for slight adjustments. You can mark it with colored sharpies for varied bullets, Lee also has a well designed decapping punch, usually pushes up if there's something in the case. Might purchase a few spares just in case though. Lee's carbide die sets sell in the forty dollar range a Mid Way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 In 40 S@W i'd go with the U die it's under sized solves lots of problems with one pass through the press. Used in my 650 and 550 presses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Bob DuBois said: Lee also has a well designed decapping punch, usually pushes up if there's something in the case. Might purchase a few spares just in case though. You'll eventually bend the Lee decapping pin when something finds its way into a case and blocks the flash hole. I ruined two at the worst possible time before finding the solution. Upgrade to the hardened pin and you'll never bend another one: they ALWAYS get pushed upward through the collet instead of bending. A quick reset with a 1/2" wrench and you're back in the game. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018V7L3C2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Os84ybV4FFNV9 I agree a Lee Sizing and Crimp die are the way to go. I'm a 9mm loader and find great success with them, while other dies are Dillon. The Lee size and crimp dies just produce much higher quality ammo, and cut my reject rate by 90% compared to Dillon's. Edited April 4, 2017 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Look good on ad I'll try some next Amazon Purchase. Have had a few break usually in 223. The pistol punch will work in 223 also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Same guy sells those (standard and hardened) on that auction web site; user name is 'guntools' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvc4you Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Stage 1 : Dillon sizer / decapingStage 2: EGW undersize dieStage 6: Redding competition seating dieStage 7: Lee FCD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssanders224 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I think a lot of folks over complicate this. On a 1050, I do use an EGW size die, but everything else is Dillon. I have loaded a LOT of .40 on a SDB, with no issues either (obviously limited to SDB dies). I hate to say it, but If you are having wild issues loading .40 with Dillon dies (unless you got a defective die), then there is a good chance it is not the dies. I actually just set up another1050, and other than turning the face of the sizing die back to the carbide ring so that it sizes a little further down, I haven't touched anything. It loads GREAT ammo, with a very very low case gage reject rate. I know tinkering with the press is fun, but in most cases it isn't really necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeattleDude Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 All 40 brass is pushed through Redding GRX Carbide die to iron out possible bulges first. Then on 650 Lee Carbide Sizing die Lee Seater Die Redding Taper crimp die to just iron out the bell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigsauerfan Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) On 10/02/2017 at 8:56 PM, IATURNKEY said: 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. did the same .i was hopefull using the redding compt micrometric seat die and crimper , but my aol was all over the place whatever i tried . i know the culprit is probably on the user end, but never been able to find what i was doing wrong ; went back to the dillion seater and crimper , immediately my aol went back to a 0.002 variation. still have the redding comp die set and i plan to try again later on after doin some research on the why i face planted with the redding stuff . Edited May 8, 2017 by sigsauerfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdob Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I use dillon carbide on my 650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcp Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 On 1/18/2017 at 5:32 PM, FortyOverUnder said: EGW U sizing die. Redding Comp seating die. Lee FCD It sounds like that's working for a lot of you. I just placed an order for them for my 1050. I resisted .40s for a long time and just went with 9mm or 45. I feel the dark side pulling on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B585 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 1 hour ago, bcp said: It sounds like that's working for a lot of you. I just placed an order for them for my 1050. I resisted .40s for a long time and just went with 9mm or 45. I feel the dark side pulling on me. Don't fight it....just enjoy the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1_Demon Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 On 6/25/2017 at 8:03 PM, bcp said: I feel the dark side pulling on me. Join us on the dark side...we have cookies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcp Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Yea man...components are ordered...Limited gun is on the way...just need to get the 1050 and bullet feeder conversion parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1_Demon Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 The cookies are waiting for you, my friend. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcp Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Gun arrives tonight. I'm looking forward to it. I'm going to start with a WST/BBI 200 load and go from there. I pushed pause on ordering the 1050 conversion for 40. I will run it on my 650 press for now, getting a feel for it. I ordered that die combination that seemed popular and it's ready to go. Just waiting on the brass to arrive soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1_Demon Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Rollin, rollin, rollin....keep those doggies rollin...rawhide!!! Enjoy, my friend, enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtchevy841 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 23 hours ago, bcp said: Gun arrives tonight. I'm looking forward to it. I'm going to start with a WST/BBI 200 load and go from there. I pushed pause on ordering the 1050 conversion for 40. I will run it on my 650 press for now, getting a feel for it. I ordered that die combination that seemed popular and it's ready to go. Just waiting on the brass to arrive soon. Limited gun. What did you do with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcp Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Just picked it up this morning. Came from a forum member here...great purchase experience. Brazos Pro SDC Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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