What .40 dies for a Glock 23

led0321 · February 17, 2013, 10:22 AM

What dies should I order for a Semiauto Glock?

Thanks

thealex · February 17, 2013, 11:09 AM

Carbide, Everyone has a personal preference. Most press manufactures recommend their own. I have had good luck with rcbs and hornady. A

RobertInIowa · February 17, 2013, 12:44 PM

I use RCBS carbide dies for mine. I also picked up a Lee Factory Crimp die. That combination has worked great. My glock eats my handloads like candy. You'll find the use of the Lee FCD controversial, but nearly all that use them, swear by them.

toolguy2006 · February 17, 2013, 02:22 PM

I haven't had any complaints with my RCBS Carbide dies. I reload for both my 9mm and 10mm Glocks.

rajbcpa · February 17, 2013, 03:38 PM

rcbs dies with a lee crimp works. i dont like hornady dies.

NWPilgrim · February 17, 2013, 04:36 PM

They should all work fine. I use Lee dies for .40 and have had zero issues with my own brass and range pick up brass

Ruger45LC · February 17, 2013, 04:42 PM

I like the 4pc Lee die set. On the 550B I have the Dillon dies and they're good too, but I prefer the Lee resizer and crimp.

bamiller · February 17, 2013, 04:45 PM

Just ordered Dillon for mine. 2 weeks backorder.

cheezhed · February 18, 2013, 03:01 AM

I use RCBS with a lee FCD works fine. I do not load a lot of .40 but I use the combo with my other calibers and it seems to work.

BuckRub · February 18, 2013, 03:32 AM

Just RCBS.

Viper225 · February 18, 2013, 07:22 AM

Since you are asking this question, I will guess you are not using a 550B Dillon Reloader.

I have had RCBC for years. They work great. I bought Dillon Dies for the 550B, as they work better for volume production using the Dillon Machine.

You might also add a Lee Push Through Full Length Sizing Die. I think they call them a Bulge Buster. They take any bulge out of the case from being fired in an unsupported chamber.

I reload my 40 S&W Range Brass for reuse in either my 610 or 310 Night Guard Revolvers. Revolvers do not like bulged shell cases. A regular Full Length Sizing Die will not size down far enough to iron the bulge completely out if it is a serious bulge. The Push Through sizing die does. Works just like the Lee Bullet Sizer.

Bob

led0321 · February 18, 2013, 08:02 AM

I just have a single stage press

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David Bachelder · February 18, 2013, 09:04 AM

I've had good luck with RCBS dies.

muggsjunior · February 18, 2013, 03:00 PM

It's my understanding that using reloads in your Glock will void the warranty. It should say in your manual. However, do a search for Glock Goes Kaboom before you do it, either way.

serf 'rett · February 18, 2013, 03:07 PM

RCBS

I think almost all firearm manuals state reloads void warranties. That's not just a Glock thing.

led0321 · February 19, 2013, 07:12 PM

I went with this

Reviews don't lie

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/622...ProductDescrip

jepp2 · February 19, 2013, 07:31 PM

Personally I think you made an excellent selection. My own experience is that the Lee carbide sizing die actually sizes further down the case than any of the others (Dillon, RCBS, Lyman) due to the radius being less. On rifle I prefer Redding dies, but I am happier with Lee on revolver and pistol loading than any other die sets.

If you are picking up range brass or shoot with without a fully supported chamber, you may need to run your brass through one of the push through dies. A lot will depend on how hot you load. I check mine in a Lyman cartridge gage just to make sure I will not run into problems at the range. I use the Lee bulge buster since it is carbide and I don't have to use lube.

led0321 · February 19, 2013, 07:44 PM

I will probably stick with 4.2-4.5 grains of titegroup.

Finding bullets is the hard part now

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jepp2 · February 19, 2013, 08:25 PM

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I will probably stick with 4.2-4.5 grains of titegroup.

I am not criticizing your powder selection or bashing Tigegroup. I just think it is better to start with a slower burn rate powder. After you gain experience and see you aren't having any setback occurring and have your process well established, the risk of using a faster powder is lower.

led0321 · February 19, 2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jepp2

I am not criticizing your powder selection or bashing Tigegroup. I just think it is better to start with a slower burn rate powder. After you gain experience and see you aren't having any setback occurring and have your process well established, the risk of using a faster powder is lower.

I am going to have to be careful. I will weigh each charge if I have too.

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jersurf101 · February 20, 2013, 12:00 AM

The Lee dies are good. I bought them after buying the Hornaday dies because you can charge the powder through the neck expanding die. Enjoy yours!

February 17, 2013, 10:22 AM	#1
led0321 Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2013 Posts: 135	What .40 dies for a Glock 23 What dies should I order for a Semiauto Glock? Thanks

February 17, 2013, 12:44 PM	#3
RobertInIowa Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 149	I use RCBS carbide dies for mine. I also picked up a Lee Factory Crimp die. That combination has worked great. My glock eats my handloads like candy. You'll find the use of the Lee FCD controversial, but nearly all that use them, swear by them. __________________ Guns don't kill people, fathers with pretty daughters do. Two wrongs don't make a right, but three comes pretty close. Proud NRA member

February 17, 2013, 04:36 PM	#6
NWPilgrim Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,346	What .40 dies for a Glock 23 They should all work fine. I use Lee dies for .40 and have had zero issues with my own brass and range pick up brass

February 18, 2013, 08:02 AM	#12
led0321 Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2013 Posts: 135	Re: What .40 dies for a Glock 23 I just have a single stage press Sent using Tapatalk

February 18, 2013, 09:04 AM	#13
David Bachelder Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2011 Location: Trinity, Texas Posts: 636	I've had good luck with RCBS dies. __________________ David Bachelder Trinity, Texas I load, 9mm Luger, 38 and 40 S&W, 38 Special, 357Magnum, 45ACP, 45 Colt, 223, 300 AAC, 243 and 30-06

February 17, 2013, 11:09 AM	#2
thealex Member Join Date: January 31, 2012 Posts: 35	Carbide, Everyone has a personal preference. Most press manufactures recommend their own. I have had good luck with rcbs and hornady. A

February 17, 2013, 02:22 PM	#4
toolguy2006 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2010 Location: Western Washington State Posts: 144	I haven't had any complaints with my RCBS Carbide dies. I reload for both my 9mm and 10mm Glocks.

February 17, 2013, 03:38 PM	#5
rajbcpa Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2012 Posts: 321	rcbs dies with a lee crimp works. i dont like hornady dies.

February 17, 2013, 04:42 PM	#7
Ruger45LC Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 768	I like the 4pc Lee die set. On the 550B I have the Dillon dies and they're good too, but I prefer the Lee resizer and crimp.

February 17, 2013, 04:45 PM	#8
bamiller Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2010 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 455	Just ordered Dillon for mine. 2 weeks backorder.

February 18, 2013, 03:01 AM	#9
cheezhed Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2007 Posts: 302	I use RCBS with a lee FCD works fine. I do not load a lot of .40 but I use the combo with my other calibers and it seems to work.

February 18, 2013, 03:32 AM	#10
BuckRub Junior member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,046	Just RCBS.

February 18, 2013, 07:22 AM	#11
Viper225 Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2009 Location: SC Missouri Posts: 663	Since you are asking this question, I will guess you are not using a 550B Dillon Reloader. I have had RCBC for years. They work great. I bought Dillon Dies for the 550B, as they work better for volume production using the Dillon Machine. You might also add a Lee Push Through Full Length Sizing Die. I think they call them a Bulge Buster. They take any bulge out of the case from being fired in an unsupported chamber. I reload my 40 S&W Range Brass for reuse in either my 610 or 310 Night Guard Revolvers. Revolvers do not like bulged shell cases. A regular Full Length Sizing Die will not size down far enough to iron the bulge completely out if it is a serious bulge. The Push Through sizing die does. Works just like the Lee Bullet Sizer. Bob

February 18, 2013, 03:00 PM	#14
muggsjunior Junior Member Join Date: December 23, 2012 Posts: 13	It's my understanding that using reloads in your Glock will void the warranty. It should say in your manual. However, do a search for Glock Goes Kaboom before you do it, either way.

February 18, 2013, 03:07 PM	#15
serf 'rett Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2009 Location: Stuttgart, AR Posts: 1,569	RCBS I think almost all firearm manuals state reloads void warranties. That's not just a Glock thing. __________________ A lack of planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an emergency on my part.

February 19, 2013, 07:12 PM	#16
led0321 Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2013 Posts: 135	I went with this Reviews don't lie http://www.midwayusa.com/product/622...ProductDescrip

February 19, 2013, 07:31 PM	#17
jepp2 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2008 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,476	Personally I think you made an excellent selection. My own experience is that the Lee carbide sizing die actually sizes further down the case than any of the others (Dillon, RCBS, Lyman) due to the radius being less. On rifle I prefer Redding dies, but I am happier with Lee on revolver and pistol loading than any other die sets. If you are picking up range brass or shoot with without a fully supported chamber, you may need to run your brass through one of the push through dies. A lot will depend on how hot you load. I check mine in a Lyman cartridge gage just to make sure I will not run into problems at the range. I use the Lee bulge buster since it is carbide and I don't have to use lube.

February 19, 2013, 07:44 PM	#18
led0321 Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2013 Posts: 135	Re: What .40 dies for a Glock 23 I will probably stick with 4.2-4.5 grains of titegroup. Finding bullets is the hard part now Sent using Tapatalk

February 20, 2013, 12:00 AM	#21
jersurf101 Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2013 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 553	The Lee dies are good. I bought them after buying the Hornaday dies because you can charge the powder through the neck expanding die. Enjoy yours!