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Redding tech support ain't SIG customer support. You can't call back numerous times and get different answers on each call. If the Redding tech says no, I'd take that as gospel.
That's exactly what I did, but the seater punch has enough adjustment that I could easily use it for my .380 reloading as it's nowhere near bottomed out.Flash, am I reading this correctly? It sounds like you built a 380 ACP to 9mm OAL? We are talking a difference of what, ~.200" between 380 ACP and 9mm OAL? I'd be curious to know if the cartridge built to proper 380 ACP OAL successfully.
I can hazard a guess. I have the Redding Competition Seating Die for 357 SIG that I use to great effect on my Dillon 550b....will it work for .380 ACP?
Redding Tech Support says it won't.
Can't figure out why.
Not sure if it has something to do with the 9mm case has a more pronounced taper compared to the .380 ACP, or that the seating stems aren't long enough (?).
Hornady's Custom Grade New Dimension Bullet Seater Die accommodates 9mm Luger, .380 ACP, and .38 Super.
I don't have all the components in for testing just yet...
Hey, thanks.I wondered if it would be suitable for 9mm as well since they are the same OAL and bullets. After looking at it and reading the design idea behind the Comp Series Dies, I believe it is because the Precision dies rely on the clearances to be just so, so the bullet and case can "float" on the cushion of air and provide correct alignment for bullet seating.
I'm gonna go make a dummy round and see if it works.....
You're right....I believe it is because the Precision dies rely on the clearances to be just so, so the bullet and case can "float" on the cushion of air and provide correct alignment for bullet seating.