powder thru expanders

enstorm · December 29, 2007, 08:46 PM

I have a Hornady Lock & Load on order and am wondering if there is any reason lee powder through expanders won't work with it in 9 40 30 carbine and 45

**Unclenick** · December 29, 2007, 09:22 PM

As long as you're not using a an expander driven powder measure, like the Dillons, I don't see why not? The lee dies are a little short for some presses, leaving little room for the locking nut, but you can call Lee and ask, I'm sure.

WESHOOT2 · January 3, 2008, 09:03 AM

I instead suggest the Lyman 'M' drop-through dies, as they are threaded to take a powder measure.

December 29, 2007, 08:46 PM	#1
enstorm Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2005 Posts: 217	powder thru expanders I have a Hornady Lock & Load on order and am wondering if there is any reason lee powder through expanders won't work with it in 9 40 30 carbine and 45

December 29, 2007, 09:22 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,061	As long as you're not using a an expander driven powder measure, like the Dillons, I don't see why not? The lee dies are a little short for some presses, leaving little room for the locking nut, but you can call Lee and ask, I'm sure. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

January 3, 2008, 09:03 AM	#3
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	other I instead suggest the Lyman 'M' drop-through dies, as they are threaded to take a powder measure. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo" Last edited by WESHOOT2; January 3, 2008 at 09:04 AM. Reason: added benefit: the 'M' flare