I got started in reloading over 15 years ago, using used Lee equipment, including dies. Even though I've upgraded the press to a Hornady LNL with case feeder, I stuck with the original dies that I had. I've loaded umteen thousand 9mm bullets in that time with pretty good results, but lately have noticed having issues with the brass trying to stick in the Lee depriming/sizing die. Also, I have to watch the seater die as it will knock the bullet over if it is crooked when entering. I finally took the plunge and upgraded the dies to Dillon dies.
I quickly setup the dies and gave them a workout making up 500 147gn cartridges. What a difference! It doesn't seem like much but the chamfer on the depriming die allows the cases to enter that station much easier. The seating die has a very wide funnel that easily straightened out anything going in. Every thing just feels much smoother.
My biggest issue is I have about 5 other calibers I load for and my pocket book is going to really squeal for me to upgrade all those as well!
--Rick
I quickly setup the dies and gave them a workout making up 500 147gn cartridges. What a difference! It doesn't seem like much but the chamfer on the depriming die allows the cases to enter that station much easier. The seating die has a very wide funnel that easily straightened out anything going in. Every thing just feels much smoother.
My biggest issue is I have about 5 other calibers I load for and my pocket book is going to really squeal for me to upgrade all those as well!
--Rick