We covered a lot of 380 versus 9 sorting here if that helps anyone:
Sorting brass
Looking for the best and fastest way to sort brass. Especially 380 from 9mm
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What 9mm brass headstamps have you seen with crimped primer pockets? I haven’t come across any yet. Never heard of Igman, but I’ll watch for it.I visually inspect every 9mm headstamp before it goes onto the press. That way I rule out any 380 and oddball headstamps that have a “step” inside the case. And sort out brass with a crimped primer pocket. I’ve noticed lately Igman (headstamp is “IK” then the year) 9mm brass is crimped
Some of the nato brass like WCC and WMAWhat 9mm brass headstamps have you seen with crimped primer pockets? I haven’t come across any yet. Never heard of Igman, but I’ll watch for it.
This is what I *should* do...but manage to talk myself out of it every time. Some batches I look like a winner....but others I'm dealing with nonsense brass issues and disrupting the flow.I visually inspect every 9mm headstamp before it goes onto the press. That way I rule out any 380 and oddball headstamps that have a “step” inside the case. And sort out brass with a crimped primer pocket. I’ve noticed lately Igman (headstamp is “IK” then the year) 9mm brass is crimped
Some of the nato brass like WCC and WMA
45 colt is bane of existence for the 44 mag reloader. Try getting one of those out of a resizing die. f*** my life! 45 colt on the left 44 mag on the right. Almost identical
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I've heard that's a bitch. I've never owned a .44 other than cap n ball.45 colt is bane of existence for the 44 mag reloader. Try getting one of those out of a resizing die. f*** my life! 45 colt on the left 44 mag on the right. Almost identical
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I don't lube the cases on 44 mag at all. Tumble in corn cob overnight so they are shiny then load em up. I'm using lee carbide 4 die set. They run thru the reszing die with no problems.I've heard that's a bitch. I've never owned a .44 other than cap n ball.
I have several .45 Colt revolvers and enjoy loading up and shooting that old round.
ETA do you use case lube while loading up .44mag? I use it for .45 Colt otherwise I get random bulges at case head.
I only load 44 mag and never owned a 45 colt.....and to this day I have no idea how a 45 colt got in my batch if 44 brass. Pain in the ass getting that case out of my die.I load both and never had a problem. Just lucky I guess.
A 45 colt shell fit just fine in my lee 44 mag shell holderOn the Dillon 550, the 45 Colt won't fit in the 44 magnum shell plate. The rim is too big.