Why does the Lee 9mm die set include 4 dies and this only has 3? Why does rifle not require a 4th die?
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Pistol ammunition normally has straight sided cases that require separate dies for outside sizing and belling the case mouth. Necked rifle cases can normally be done in one pass. All sets have a bulleting seating and crimping die. Lee sets have the advantage of both a neck sizing die for cases to be reloaded for the same gun they were fired in, and a full length sizing die for cases that were fired in a different gun.
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Normally, rifle sets are 2 dies, de-prime and size; bullet seat and crimp. This set allows for 2 styles of size, partial and full case. In the deluxe 9mm pistol set, there are Carbide Sizing Die, Powder Through Expanding Die, Bullet Seat & Feed Die, and Carbide Factory Crimp Die. Different process
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You will need a SET of die's for the caliber you want to load and you will need the shell plate designed for that caliber. Someone said this item does not include dies and shellplate.
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It depends on what type 9mm ammo you want to reload. Most people have 9mm Luger. Yes, this can do both .223 and 30-06. Lee sells both caliber dies. Just get the die set for the caliber you want to reload.
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For straight pistol cases, I use the 3 die set, especially with the Lee hand loader. The neck crimp works without any problems if set up correctly. If you have a bench press, especially a turret press it is much less of an issue to use the 4 die set. The 3 die set takes 25% less work since you have one less process to go thru. Not really an issue on a turret press.
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The seating die has a taper crimp built in, and the four die set also has a separate "factory crimp die", which can be used to crimp in place of the seating die. The F/C die is also used with the "Bulge Buster" kit, which is used to reduce any case bulging in the base area of the case, common in .40 caliber cases, even ones not fired in Glock pistols. I am very satisfied with mine. I use die sets from several different makers, and Lee is a good value for the money.
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The 3 die set does not apply the roll crimp, to achieve the factory crimp you would need the Lee factory crimp die as well, or purchase the 4 die set.
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I suggest the carbide 4 die set, that way you have the option to use the fcd to see if it improves your reloads or not. I actually bought the 3 die set and purchased the fcd separately and wish I would have bought the 4 die set to start with and saved some time and money. I don't mind the extra step even with a single stage press.
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Just type in reloading dies in an Amazon search and you'll find the Lee die sets for all calibers
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The 4 die is identical to the 3 die set, but includes an additional die. 4th die is the factory crimp die. I'm not familiar with any problem Using these dies to load ammo for use in a glock. This set and the 3 die set both size to specification. I've never had any trouble in a glock with my reloads.
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You'll need a full-length die, a bullet seating die (these should come in a set with shell holders but if not, a shell holder), case lube and lube pad (Hornady case lube and RCBS lube pad work really well), a case neck brush, a priming system (Lee dies have a priming tool that installs into the shaft of the press, but they also make a hand priming tool), primer pocket cleaner, a case length gauge/trimming system (Lee makes good cheap ones), a digital caliper to measure overall length, bullets, powder, powder scale (funnel too), small rifle primers, and of course brass. I would recommend getting a tumbler too. I have a nano one that only cost around $30. If you get this kit, it comes with a powder scale and funnel and both priming systems I was talking about. It also comes with a drop tube for spent primers to keep them all together until its time to dump them.
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I bought the taper crimp die seperately.I would thus recommend the four die set.I hope that answers your question.Semper Fi!!Hugh
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With any reload, you have to purchase different die sets for different caliper. Started with the 45 acp myself but now I reload .44, and .40 caliper. The best thing about the Lee press is that you can reload pistol and rifle a rounds. I do recommend "Lyman reloading hand book" with reloading.
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Doug, all you have to do is either purchase the right Dies for 7.62 x 39 and your on your way to re-loading. Lee sells Loaders with a certain caliber Die set with their intended loader. You can change the Dies with different Die packs and load what ever caliber you want, Rifle or Pistol caliber. But if this is your first time, maybe a SINGLE stag loader is best for you to start with, then you can move up to this multi-stage loader. Good luck.
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You can order parts directly from lee. But it is cheaper to buy the whole package. They come with individual caliber.
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Yes changing the turret full of dies is easy, provided you have them. You'll need dies and a turret, plus a shell plate for the caliber to reload. I encourage a 4 die set, one with the factory crimp if you buy lee or use a different company. Especially with rifle, it makes a great crimp and no crushed cases.
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I would imagine there should be a .300 Blackout die set out there somewhere, I don't think a .308 die set would work. But I don't know the specs for the 300, so that's just my guess.
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I load 9MM, 40S&W;, 308 Win, 270 Win, 30-06 Springfield, and 35 Rem. I plan on loading 45 ACP and 357 Mag when I get the dies. You're only limited by imagination, and of course dies and brass. The Lee Classic Turret Press serves me perfectly. Good luck...