Loading for 40 S&W

bassassassin007

January 24, 2008 05:45

After loading rifle calibers I am finally jumping in to loading my first handgun, a 40 S&W. Since I only neck size I am unsure on how to buy dies. Redding makes a few 3 die sets and I am interested to know people's experience with any of them. Also am I wrong to assume the sets will have everything I need in regards to dies or will I need 4 dies?

Dave

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  Odawgp

  January 24, 2008 09:29

  buy carbide dies they will last longer and you will not have to lube your cases. If you are looking for everything buy LEE three die set
  
  comes with
  resize die
  exspander die
  seater
  shell holder
  and a handy little scoper
  all for less than $25 bucks

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  youngsparkey

  January 24, 2008 11:56

  A set of carbide dies and the shell holder. With Carbide dies no lube is needed.

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  ladams

  January 24, 2008 12:05

  I like the Lee handgun dies.... great price and I think they work just as well as the brands costing several times more.

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  Cubslover

  January 24, 2008 12:30

  Another vote for the Lee Dies.

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  Pearyw

  January 24, 2008 13:14

  i have loaded thousands of 40 S&W with a 3 die carbide Lee set. I favor AA5 powder for jacketed bullets and 231 for lead.

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  5mmgunguy

  January 24, 2008 15:25

  Lee dies are good, but I like Redding better.

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