Redding Competition Seating Die

[norbs007]

I use one for loading 38 Supercomp, can I also use it for loading 9mm Major? I'll be using the same bullets. TIA

[lcs]

I use one for loading 38 Supercomp, can I also use it for loading 9mm Major? I'll be using the same bullets. TIA

Short answer: Nope

[AWLAZS]

I called redding and asked them the same question. They told me no because it would not seat the 9mm deep enough.

[norbs007]

Darn it! I was hoping it can work as it will only be 0.065" shorter than the 38 Supercomp. Thanks guys.

[larry cazes]

Norbert, If 9 Major is loaded to almost the same length as 38super the seater should be fine, no? Did you mention the actual desired OAL to redding?

[norbs007]

Norbert, If 9 Major is loaded to almost the same length as 38super the seater should be fine, no? Did you mention the actual desired OAL to redding?

Thanks Larry, I asked here first and did not call Redding anymore. Checked my setup last night and the seater die's micrometer is set at exactly .235; so dialing it down to .170 is not a problem for an OAL of 1.170". It should work unless there's something off between the two calibers other than length. I really hate to buy another one if not necessary.

[ocx]

What shape of bullet nose is the stem designed to seat? Thanks.

[LPatterson]

The stem is for a round nose design and touches the bullet on the ogive. The only problem may be that the case body of a 38 super is straight and a 9mm is tapered. I bought mine as a 9mm so I don't know or is it YMMV.