We have both a 40S&amp;W &amp; a 45ACP. To swap calibers, do I only need the die kit or will I also need a new carrier, shell plate, etc? Thanks!
1100704
You should only need the .45 acp Lee die set.... the .40 dies just screw out and the new ones will screw in... As for the shell plate you will need one sized for .45 acp
1512202
No. You need the 300 AAC set. Lee makes it in a two die set with a single factory crimp die available. I have that set as well and it works great!!! Love Lee stuff
88481
You will need the dies for 9mm and possibly a new shell plate that holds the rounds but look on lees website to determine if you need the shell plate carrier
2208689
You would need a die set for that specific caliber. Prices may vary from manufacture to manufacture. A good cheaper die set would probably be Lee Dies. If you're doing straight-walled brass like majority of the handgun brass, a carbide die will help even though it costs a bit more because you don't have to lube the brass.
1710369
There are 2 sizing dies. One for use with brass already fired in your rifle, and the other for brass used in other guns. It's a bit more complicated to use, but I wish I could exchange my other dies for the Lee Precision Deluxe.
2149633
Some shell holders can be used for a couple of different calibers. Like for instance, I think a 380acp shell also fits one for 9mm. Plus, if you buy a die set for what ever caliber your reloading, it comes with a shell holder.
73857
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.
1588777
quite a few more items. At bare minimum you will need a set of caliber specific dies with a shell holder, a priming tool with a special shell holder, a powder scale, and of course powder, bullets, primers, case lube and a load guide. To be on the safe side, you should really invest in a quality dial caliper or micrometer for measuring case lengths, neck diameters and wall thickness. How familiar are you with reloading?
1229088
According to Midway USA and Lee manual, yes you can load 40 S&W; and/or 10mm with this die set.
523525
you will need a small primer assembly kit, and a small case feeder assembly, I also suggest another 5 hole turret if you are changing calibers so you won't have to keep readjusting dies each time you do a caliber change. If you are loading only one caliber(9mm) you can purchase a press with all necessary items included for 9mm.
1964642
John, Blackhawk says their double stacks are for 9 mm and 40 cal. Just give them a quick call to confirm before you buy for your 45. I love these mag pouches, I have several but all I have is 9 mm and 40's. Mark
630321
Yes, it requires a shell holder, which comes with a caliber specific die set. Hope this helps. Ted
2088305
I have reloaded Glocked brass in the 40 S&W; caliber by using the factory crimp die in this set. You have to remove the collet and push the brass thru the sizing die in the factory crimp die. I made a brass pusher by inserting a ⅜ Dow rod into a 9mm shell. You can purchase a metal pusher from Lee but I like my free home made one. Hope this helps answer your question
1963757
Yes you will need the correct dies as with any caliber round. Lee dies are 20-30 dollars on avg
478966
You only need one to hold 9mm casings. You need different dies but the dies all work with the same shell holder. Hope that helps and happy reloading.
656080
Yes, however, you will need to buy the dies, shell plate and a few other pieces to change calibers. Hope this helps.....
1946475
Nothing other than dies for handguns (I reload .40S&W;). I also want to echo George B's comments about getting the 4-die set and another turret. The crimp die, I think, is a must (others may not) and the extra turret makes reloading multiple calibers easier -- one turret per caliber and swap them out as well as the shell casing holder. I did have to buy the rifle riser pass-through die and the auto disk doubling kit for .223. Keep that in mind when/if you reload rifle casings. Good luck and have fun. I really enjoy it once you have everything.