Are 9mm and 380 dies interchangeable?
380 auto and 9mm ammunition are all the same caliber. (Caliber is the size of the projectile, or bullet.) 38 is 0.38 of an inch; Europe uses the metric system, so 9mm.
Can 380 be reloaded?
Yep, reloading . 380 is pretty cost effective.
What is a VLD seating stem?
Redding offers a group of specialized free floating seat stems for its Competition Seating Dies when using VLD style bullets. These bullets have a much shallower ogive angle and may actually bottom out in the standard seat plug. …
What is a seating stem?
These seating stems are designed to fit Hornady® Custom Grade™ Dies, and are machined to fit the profile of the A-Tip® bullets to seat them as precisely as possible without damaging bullets. (Not compatible with other manufacturers’ dies.)
Do I need a VLD seating stem?
We recommended that when loading a Very Low Drag (VLD) bullet, Hybrid bullet, or any bullet that has a secant ogive, that you use a VLD seating stem or a reloading die that was made specifically to match a secant shape. Most die manufacturers sell some seating stems that are made for loading secant ogive bullets.
What are match grade dies?
Hornady® Match™ Grade Dies give you total control over neck tension in the resizing process. These dies feature the ability to use interchangeable, self-centering neck size bushings that eliminate the chance of over sizing your case necks and overworking the brass.
Are Berger Bullets good?
More long range hunters consider Berger the best hunting bullet on the market because of the tight groups they can achieve and the reliable expansion on game. When placed in the vitals, it creates devastating results that are well known in the hunting community.
What are bushing reloading dies?
The Bushing Bump Neck Sizing Die brings you an advanced precision level by allowing you to precisely control the amount of bullet tension in your reloaded cartridges. A one-step neck sizing reduction/shoulder bump operation keeps your case necks straighter.