Station 1 9mm tapered

#1 · February 20, 2013, 5:28 pm

I am having a problem with my 9mm die at station #1. I have been loading 38spcl on press and just changed to 9mm with brand new die set. As you mentioned in previous threads, the die bottom does contact the shellplate and the ejector wire is in the correct position (even removed to verify). Currently, the once-fired brass leaves station #1 narrower at the top of the case and wider at base (approx 1/4-3/8" from base). I do not lube cases prior. I've checked the deprimming stem and removed toolhead to make sure die insert is correct for 9mm and is threaded completely into the toolhead. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Dan

#2 · February 20, 2013, 6:17 pm

I went back into the Handgun section under a title '9mm Reloads' and found a good explanation for what I think you may be seeing. It is back three or four pages.

Hope this helps.

Mark

#3 · February 20, 2013, 6:42 pm

9mm is a tapered case, not a straightwall case. This is quite normal.

#4 · February 20, 2013, 6:59 pm

Thank you Mark for taking the time to find that reference. That is exactly what I was talking about...a "coke bottle" shape to the round. I didn't realize that was normal for 9mm.

Guess I should invest in a case guage checker now? Thanks again!
Dan

#5 · February 21, 2013, 1:22 am

No sweat. Glad to help. When I bought my 550B in 2008 and discovered this forum I started to go back in the previous posts. As I found out, there are very few really new questions and almost every question I had was already in here somewheres. When you get time, take a gander in the past. There are some great responses from Dillon and some awfully helpful folks. My thanks to all of them.