Cherokeewind Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Been reloading many years but recently decided to start reloading 9mm on my single stage press (RCBS Rockchucker). Most of my die sets are RCBS with a few Hornady sets. Given a choice, should I go with RCBS or Hornady Custom or something else? Loading for Glock Gen 5 G34. Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcfoto Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 I’m a fan of Redding but RCBS are nice, too. I load for a G17 which is a 34 with the shorter barrel and don’t have any issues with factory or reloads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGGIE85 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 I will give you some advice an old timer gave me when I first started reloading pistol on a rock chucker. If you are married and want to remain married get yourself a progressive reloading press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 19 minutes ago, AGGIE85 said: I will give you some advice an old timer gave me when I first started reloading pistol on a rock chucker. If you are married and want to remain married get yourself a progressive reloading press. I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Cherokeewind said: Been reloading many years but recently decided to start reloading 9mm on my single stage press (RCBS Rockchucker). Most of my die sets are RCBS with a few Hornady sets. Given a choice, should I go with RCBS or Hornady Custom or something else? Loading for Glock Gen 5 G34. Thanks, Jim Asking witch kind of press to get on Enos forum is like asking what kind of Ford to get on a chevy truck forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherokeewind Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) Not asking about the press..........looking for experience with different brands of 9mm dies. And I don't need advice about trucks made by Govt. Motors:) Edited June 7, 2021 by Cherokeewind added info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36873687 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 4 hours ago, AGGIE85 said: I will give you some advice an old timer gave me when I first started reloading pistol on a rock chucker. If you are married and want to remain married get yourself a progressive reloading press. Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36873687 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Dillon are great but lee with factory crimp die will save u lots of headaches. But they are very proud of them at this moment if u can even find em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I have a mix of dies that I’ve collected and use. Whatever you have loaded in the past just know the 9mm is a picky PITA compared just about anything else. Now that’s out of the way, I use a RCBS or Lee sizer, Lyman “M” die expander, and either a Lee or RCBS seater and either a RCBS crimper or Lee Factory Crimp Die. It all depends on what bullet and brass combo I’m loading. With .356 lead/plated coated or not, use std crimp die. With .355 jacketed, go with the Lee FCD. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSP737 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I've used a lot of different makes of dies, but it is hard to go wrong with Redding or RCBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherokeewind Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 7 hours ago, Farmer said: I have a mix of dies that I’ve collected and use. Whatever you have loaded in the past just know the 9mm is a picky PITA compared just about anything else. Now that’s out of the way, I use a RCBS or Lee sizer, Lyman “M” die expander, and either a Lee or RCBS seater and either a RCBS crimper or Lee Factory Crimp Die. It all depends on what bullet and brass combo I’m loading. With .356 lead/plated coated or not, use std crimp die. With .355 jacketed, go with the Lee FCD. Just my 2 cents. Thanks for the helpful comment. One reason I haven't loaded 9 yet is because of the "PITA" features of the case....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NETim Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I've had good luck with Dillon dies in my 650. With the Hundo doing QA, I'm good to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I use Lee 9mm and have no problems with them or the ammunition they produce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnePivot Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 I don't find 9mm to be too much of a pain. For my guns, it's the opposite of 45. 45 can't be too short, 9 can't be too long. Just find a workable length, and you're good. Straight wall cases are nice and straight forward (even if it's a tiny bit tapered). I like my Lee dies. The ones I bought 10 years ago are better made than the new ones, but they're all fine. I rechamfered mine for my Lee progressive and they function much smoother now, but they never were an issue in a single stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 On 6/6/2021 at 6:44 PM, AGGIE85 said: I will give you some advice an old timer gave me when I first started reloading pistol on a rock chucker. If you are married and want to remain married get yourself a progressive reloading press. Isn't that the truth. I got started on a RockChucker. It was a great way to learn reloading. But I cannot imagine going back to one for anything other than odd calibers that see little action in my guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 19 hours ago, Steve RA said: I use Lee 9mm and have no problems with them or the ammunition they produce. Same here. I've used Dillon, RCBS, Redding and Lee. I cannot say that I've ever noticed a difference. Maybe it would matter for precision rifle. But I've never shot that, so I have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcfoto Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, tbarker13 said: Isn't that the truth. I got started on a RockChucker. It was a great way to learn reloading. But I cannot imagine going back to one for anything other than odd calibers that see little action in my guns. I still have mine (junior 2). Every once and a while I get a wild hair and load up some .38 special to plink with my 66. But yeah, can’t imagine loading competition quantity on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Mcfoto said: I still have mine (junior 2). Every once and a while I get a wild hair and load up some .38 special to plink with my 66. But yeah, can’t imagine loading competition quantity on it. I'd stop competing at all if I had to load on a single stage press. I use my RC for 44-40 and a few other oddball calibers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mcfoto said: I still have mine (junior 2). Every once and a while I get a wild hair and load up some .38 special to plink with my 66. But yeah, can’t imagine loading competition quantity on it. A little off topic, but which 66 do you have? I've been shopping around for a 66 or 73, but can't decide which one. I'll probably go with 44-40, just to match my Colt SAA in the same caliber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcfoto Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, tbarker13 said: A little off topic, but which 66 do you have? I've been shopping around for a 66 or 73, but can't decide which one. I'll probably go with 44-40, just to match my Colt SAA in the same caliber. 66-8, current model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Mcfoto said: 66-8, current model. Ah cool. I misunderstood. Thought you were talking about the 1866 Winchester lever action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowman Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 I really like my Redding dies and would recommend them, but I cant imagine trying to load large quantities of 9mm on a single stage press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjohn Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Been reloading a little over 20 yrs. Just started 9mm. Thank goodness I didn't start this thing at the beginning. It's been an adventure and it probably ain't over yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben53 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Most factory 9mm barrels have fairly generous chambers, and I've never heard of a tight Glock chamber. My G34 isn't very picky, any well-made reload runs reliably through it. IMHO any good quality die set will work for you. Suggestion: even though it's a carbide or titanium-coated sizing die, consider using something like One-Shot lube on your brass for sizing. It will make things MUCH more smooth! I use a mix of liquid Lanolin and HEET and it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HesedTech Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, johnjohn said: Just started 9mm. Thank goodness I didn't start this thing at the beginning. Why? Personally I find reloading rifle, especially with precision in mind, takes a whole lot more attention. I think what surprises people with 9mm, at least it did for me, is the variety of OGIVEs and how much they effect OAL on different barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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