JeffWard Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Can you load 380 Auto cases on a SDB with a 9mm die-set? I know, it's going to throw off my setting a mile!!! Also... You can shoot 147gr bullets in a 9mm. Can you shoot 125gr (.355) bullets out of a 380??? Ideas? JW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I've done it by accident and it wasn't pretty. You might be able to get away with it, but given the differences in the dimensions of the brass I suspect that there are very good reasons why there is a separate die set for 380. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffWard Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 I've done it by accident and it wasn't pretty. You might be able to get away with it, but given the differences in the dimensions of the brass I suspect that there are very good reasons why there is a separate die set for 380. I answered PART of my own question... 125gr bullets (at least ZERO 125JHP) will not work. Loading dummy rounds, no primer/no powder, I got them to seat, and chamber just fine, with an OAL around .99", but they would jam up in the magazine (P-3AT), and not feed. Shortening the OAL to even 0.98" would allow them to feed from the mag, but the bullet setback was so deep, it bulged the cases, and they would not chamber... No-go, before I even calculate a charge. I'm sure a 115gr load WOULD work, but I don't have any 115s or 100's. JeffWard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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