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Old May 23, 2012, 07:49 AM   #9
wncchester
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Two die sets for bottle-neck cartridges have the decap pin and expander plug on the same stem in the sizer die. Three die sets for straight wall cases may have the decap pin in the sizer OR combined with the expand/flare plug in the second die. There is no effective difference to either design, both work or they wouldn't be marketed. Follow the instructions - or the obvious clues - for your die maker's design and all will be well.

Our dies (and shell holders) are normally made to an agreed upon standard specifically so they can be interchanged on common presses. And, contrary to some strong personal beliefs, there is no average effective difference between die (or press) brands; common dies vary as much within a brand as they do between brands - ALL of 'em. Any experienced reloader is almost certain to have a collection of die and shell holders and presses in regular use without concern for the color of box they came in.

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