Lee 9mm U Die: New User Setup...........

I've used the search function, and realize there has been a ton of discussion on the Lee U Die, but I have some specifics that I hope will be answered by the many U Die users here! I started out many years ago with the XL650 and Dillon Dies. Did fine for 38S Unlimited Competition. Many years later, got another 650 and set it up in 9mm using Redding Pro Competition Dies. 99% of my reloads were 147g/135g ammo in the 130-140PF range. Did GSSF for many years with these fairly mild lo

Everyone: I guess at this point I need to update. Redding wanted to send me a new decapper shaft and pin before I reinstalled the Pro Titanium Sizing Die. I'm sure my method of checking the EGW/Lee UDie next to the Redding Pro was very unscientific, but it was the best I could come up with at the moment. I took new Starline brass, and measured the top (just below/next to the mouth), middle, and base above the extractor groove. After running through the Lee UDie, the top measure