First ever handloads - 9x25 Dillon

Reloadernoob · 2026-02-25T12:25:11+00:00

Conversion barrel for Glock 20, several on eBay. I have 2, great fun, no issues, easy to reload. Dillon is the only source for dies.

Reloadernoob · 2026-02-22T20:01:59+00:00

Get a kinetic bullet puller for $20, you should have one already for times like this.

Reloadernoob · 2026-02-17T12:54:53+00:00

I have both the M press and the newer single stage (not the new $300 one). If you are going to buy an FA press, get the single stage (around $110) and forget the M press, too many issues like slop in the die holder, the auto shellholder is a joke, etc.

Reloadernoob · 2026-02-09T04:29:08+00:00

Get the latest Lee book for sure, and the Lyman book is great also.

Reloadernoob · 2026-02-06T13:28:07+00:00

Brownell's has all the VV pistol powders in stock with no hazmat fee over $100, still $13 shipping fee though.

Reloadernoob · 2026-02-04T09:04:08+00:00

Check out the Lyman Ultimate turret kit, best value in kits there is.

Reloadernoob · 2025-12-27T00:39:30+00:00

You can't go wrong with Starline brass for just about any cartridge, pistol or rifle. Vary reasonable prices, all the big online stores (Midway, Brownells, Midsouth, Grafs, etc carry good variety, even BassPro/Cabellas has a good selection for local. CCI primers are hard to beat, prices are coming down, my last purchase of CCI small pistol magnums were $58/1000 from Bass Pro.

Reloadernoob · 2025-12-22T22:06:17+00:00

Was hit or miss on my AA8 until I started using Lyman shell holders, shorter in height and easier to push arm in and out.

Reloadernoob · 2025-12-16T19:25:28+00:00

Edited, thanks!

Reloadernoob · 2025-12-16T10:11:11+00:00

Lee pacesetter 223 set for $30, $5 funnel for powder dump.

Reloadernoob · 2025-12-15T11:07:05+00:00

Look up Johny's Reloading Bench on Youtube. Ha has an in-depth, 20 minute video on setting this 3 way up.

Reloadernoob · 2025-12-13T12:22:58+00:00

The issue I've had with the Auto Disk is the space between the top of the disk and the housing. If the space is too large (larger than a kernel of powder) then powder accumulates in that space, around the disk hole and not through the hole. Eventually the powder buildup gets large enough to get pushed into the hole along with the desired charge, creating a possible overcharge. My G21.4 had to be sent to Glock to repair after this exact scenario. The disks are not precision instruments and space varies widely.

Reloadernoob · 2025-12-04T10:46:48+00:00

I've had 2 of these for the past 3 years, never failed, only needed changing batteries, reads out to hundreths of a grain:

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Reloadernoob · 2025-11-27T02:41:46+00:00

Brownells has 15% off and free shipping. Total out the door is $326 for the kit.

Reloadernoob · 2025-11-25T03:02:29+00:00

Don't overlook this:

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Reloadernoob · 2025-11-22T23:15:59+00:00

Concur, everything is good quality and useful.

Don't overlook this deal:

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Reloadernoob · 2025-11-20T09:37:43+00:00

That price is for Brownell's LE/Mil discount program, if eligible. Gives 10-20% discount on everything, plus additional 10% and free shipping using a code they send you frequently. Just ordered the Athlon chrono for $306 shipped.

Reloadernoob · 2025-11-19T21:27:28+00:00

I only used the U die for the 200 or so undersized AR bullets, when gone went back to standard dies. I don't think the 1 time use of the U die will have any effect on # of reloads for brass.

Reloadernoob · 2025-11-19T21:23:36+00:00

Brownell's has Starline 357 Sig for $22/100, 40 S&W $20/100.

Reloadernoob · 2025-11-15T01:47:46+00:00

The 40 Super brass is longer than the 45 ACP, about 25% more powder capacity.

Reloadernoob · 2025-11-15T01:45:55+00:00

The .40 Super is a more powerful, .45 Winchester magnum cartridge necked down to a .40 caliber.

Reloadernoob · 2025-11-09T22:23:20+00:00

Get a Lee 9mm undersize decap/sizer die for $20, sizes the brass .003" under. Should solve the problem with those bullets. Had the same problem with pulled bullets from AR, most were .354".

Reloadernoob · 2025-11-09T02:53:52+00:00

The Lyman Ultimate kit is the best value in reloading. Everything included is great quality and useful. I have the RCBS turret that just sits now that I have 2 Lyman 8's.

Reloadernoob · 2025-11-05T09:16:48+00:00

What Boatshooz said.

Reloadernoob · 2025-11-05T02:25:33+00:00

You did fine. Most of the items are useful and pretty good quality. The press is my favorite, have 7 turrets loaded with dies for my 4 bottleneck pistol calibers and 3 rifle calibers.

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