Undersize Reloading Die?

Bullet94 · November 8, 2006, 12:30 AM

I just purchased 2 of these dies. One for 9mm and one for 40S&W. Anyone else use these? If so what do you think?

http://egw-guns.com/catalog/product_...4d67ed7c3c89ac

VaFisher · November 8, 2006, 07:18 AM

I have not used these but they do sound interesting. The deeper sizing sounds great.

ammo.crafter · November 8, 2006, 07:25 AM

...not those, but I do use small base dies when I reload for my 30-06 semi-auto and feeding is flawless.

rn22723 · November 8, 2006, 09:42 AM

I think the idea is especially important in using brass that is fired in a unsupported glock chamber, and it seems the 40SW is the worst offender in this respect.

HSMITH · November 8, 2006, 11:09 AM

I use them and would not be without them in 9mm and 40.

Jim Watson · November 8, 2006, 11:50 AM

I use one in .45 ACP to get more bullet pull on 185 gr JHPs. Not needed for 230 jacketed or any cast that I have seen.

Joe D · November 8, 2006, 08:22 PM

I bought one in .40 with hopes that it would reduce my occasional case gage reject rounds. Bottom line is the "U"/EGW sizer does nothing that a standard Lee carbide die won't do. The U die also gives the loaded round a funky hourglass look.

amamnn · November 9, 2006, 01:02 AM

I have to agree with Joe D. and add that the Lee dies are less expensive.

Bullet94 · November 20, 2006, 03:34 AM

Well I loaded some 40S&W with my new dies. Sizes the case further down than my old dies and the (funky hourglass look) sure should help with bullet setback. I like them and will probably order another in 45.

November 8, 2006, 12:30 AM	#1
Bullet94 Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 723	Undersize Reloading Die? I just purchased 2 of these dies. One for 9mm and one for 40S&W. Anyone else use these? If so what do you think? http://egw-guns.com/catalog/product_...4d67ed7c3c89ac __________________ PRO-SECOND AMENDMENT - Live Free or Die

November 8, 2006, 07:25 AM	#3
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	...not those, but I do use small base dies when I reload for my 30-06 semi-auto and feeding is flawless. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

November 8, 2006, 08:22 PM	#7
Joe D Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 1999 Location: Alabama Posts: 455	I bought one in .40 with hopes that it would reduce my occasional case gage reject rounds. Bottom line is the "U"/EGW sizer does nothing that a standard Lee carbide die won't do. The U die also gives the loaded round a funky hourglass look. __________________ Miss? That can't be a miss. Looks like a perfect double to me.

November 9, 2006, 01:02 AM	#8
amamnn Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2006 Location: WA, the left armpit of the USA Posts: 1,323	I have to agree with Joe D. and add that the Lee dies are less expensive. __________________ "If the enemy is in range, so are you." - Infantry Journal

November 20, 2006, 03:34 AM	#9
Bullet94 Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 723	Well I loaded some 40S&W with my new dies. Sizes the case further down than my old dies and the (funky hourglass look) sure should help with bullet setback. I like them and will probably order another in 45. __________________ PRO-SECOND AMENDMENT - Live Free or Die

November 8, 2006, 07:18 AM	#2
VaFisher Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2006 Posts: 596	I have not used these but they do sound interesting. The deeper sizing sounds great.

November 8, 2006, 09:42 AM	#4
rn22723 Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2001 Location: Burbs of Minneapolis Posts: 676	I think the idea is especially important in using brass that is fired in a unsupported glock chamber, and it seems the 40SW is the worst offender in this respect.

November 8, 2006, 11:09 AM	#5
HSMITH Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2002 Posts: 2,019	I use them and would not be without them in 9mm and 40.

November 8, 2006, 11:50 AM	#6
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,539	I use one in .45 ACP to get more bullet pull on 185 gr JHPs. Not needed for 230 jacketed or any cast that I have seen.