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  1. 03-19-2009, 03:09 PM #1
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    Default Reloading 9mm

    Hi.
    I'm new to this forum. Looks like a good one.

    Can anyone tell me if I can reload 9mm with my (Lee) .380 dies?
    I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but it may come up soon.

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  2. 03-19-2009, 06:28 PM #2
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    Welcome to the Guide Drover.

    No, I wouldn't try it. You might be able to bell, seat, and crimp, but you couldn't size the case body far enough to feed and cycle properly. Considering that a carbide die set can be had for the price of two boxes of decent ammo, why bother trying to make do?
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    you could even pick up used set for way cheap at a local shop.
    but i would just buy a set of lee carbide dies.
    i know the 380 is supposed to be just a short 9mm but i can sure tell if i get a 380 in my 9mm brass when it hits the sizer die.
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  4. 03-19-2009, 07:19 PM #4
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    Thanks guys. I was just wanting to save $20 or so.
    Oh well. Time to bite the bullet.

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