I Need A Lyman .25acp "m" Die

Romeo 33 Delta · March 27, 2009, 07:48 PM

If it's not an inappropriate place to ask for this, I need a Lyman .25 ACP "M" Die. It's no longer listed on the Lyman web page.

If anyone has such an animal and are willing to part with it ... please let me know.

rn22723 · March 27, 2009, 08:34 PM

M dies are really meant for flaring rifle case mouths to facilitate loading cast lead bullets.

**Unclenick** · March 27, 2009, 08:50 PM

No such limitation. They are very popular with pistol shooters. Especially for keeping bullets seated straight. Having a lathe, I actually turned my own "M" profile powder drop tube for my Dillon Square Deal in .45 ACP. Improved accuracy measurably with lead bullets to get them started straight into the case.

Romeo,

The Redding seating dies use the same "M" type expander profile. The patent is long expired. I think maybe Hornady uses it too, but I've forgotten. See if either of those makers has a .25 ACP die?

Romeo 33 Delta · March 28, 2009, 11:03 AM

Thanks, gentlemen ... I'll go looking!

March 27, 2009, 07:48 PM	#1
Romeo 33 Delta Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 2009 Posts: 315	I Need A Lyman .25acp "m" Die If it's not an inappropriate place to ask for this, I need a Lyman .25 ACP "M" Die. It's no longer listed on the Lyman web page. If anyone has such an animal and are willing to part with it ... please let me know.

March 27, 2009, 08:50 PM	#3
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	No such limitation. They are very popular with pistol shooters. Especially for keeping bullets seated straight. Having a lathe, I actually turned my own "M" profile powder drop tube for my Dillon Square Deal in .45 ACP. Improved accuracy measurably with lead bullets to get them started straight into the case. Romeo, The Redding seating dies use the same "M" type expander profile. The patent is long expired. I think maybe Hornady uses it too, but I've forgotten. See if either of those makers has a .25 ACP die? __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle Last edited by Unclenick; March 27, 2009 at 09:03 PM.

March 27, 2009, 08:34 PM	#2
rn22723 Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2001 Location: Burbs of Minneapolis Posts: 676	M dies are really meant for flaring rifle case mouths to facilitate loading cast lead bullets.

March 28, 2009, 11:03 AM	#4
Romeo 33 Delta Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 2009 Posts: 315	Thanks, gentlemen ... I'll go looking!