PCFlorida Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Ok guys, long time Dillon user here, I bleed Dillon blue when it comes to reloading. Have been reloading on a Square Deal since about 1986 or so, but yesterday I picked up a gently used XL650. It came with some calibers that I need, (9MM .38/.357) and some that I don't need (.38 Super, .308 Winchester). Since with the Square Deal I've always used Dillon Dies I now find myself at the point where I need to buy some and have a choice. I need .40/10MM and .45ACP. I shoot mainly Glocks, but have never noticed the case bulge that some talk about. So do I just buy the Dillon carbide pistol dies, or are there others I should consider? Thanks, Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 at the very least the Lee "U" die or the EGW "U" die to get rid of the glock bulge every one talks about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeeler Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 at the very least the Lee "U" die or the EGW "U" die to get rid of the glock bulge every one talks about. +1 Welcome to the world of knowledge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911user Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Is the glock bulge a problem in 45acp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeeler Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Is the glock bulge a problem in 45acp? The glock bulges all cases. BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 (edited) i don't think the glock bulge is an issue for the 45 acp since its a lower pressure round but i run a EGW die for the extra insurance against bullet set back. YMMV Edited February 18, 2008 by yoshidaex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCFlorida Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 i don't think the glock bulge is an issue for the 45 acp since its a lower pressure round but i run a EGW die for the extra insurance against bullet set back. YMMV Thanks for the replies, I've ordered the Lee 4 die sets with the FC die, I'll see how those work for me. Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 (edited) I have a fairly ridiculous collection of dies here and here is what I have settled on. For Brass from a known, non-Glock source I like the Dillon size die with its wide open mouth to feed easily, if the brass had been "Glocked" I would go with EGW's undersized die for sizing. For unknown origin range brass go for the EGW. For seating I can find no better than the Redding Competition seater die, The Hornady plus a micrometer stem would be second, but cost almost as much so I go with the Redding. For crimping almost anything I like the Lee FCD. I am not a big fan of it's aluminum construction, and if someone would make a steel one I would buy it, but it does a great job and you can pretty much let the case gauge just gather dust. If you use the EGW size die that totals about a $100 set of dies which is a lot. It is a lot less however than buying a full set of one brand and then replacing them one by one when you find your needs are different. Edited February 27, 2008 by Forester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Moore Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I have my 650 configured the following way station 1 - dillon sizeing die. station 2 - lee/egw undersize die with the depriming pin removed. station 3 - powder measure. station 4 - dillon bullet seat die. station 5 - lee factory crimp die. Since I've been useing this setup I have reduced my "glocked" brass from 10% down to 1%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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