Dodge DeBoulet
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I have the standard 3 die "New Dimension Custom Grade" .40 cal set for my LNL AP . . . decapper/resizer, expander and seater/crimper. It seems to work fine; I don't have any feeding problems in my two S&W M&Ps (FS and Compact). I also have a Powder Cop die, so all 5 stations are in use.
I've been told on numerous occasions that I really should have a taper crimp on my loads, though, and to be able to do this while continuing to use the Powder Cop, I will need to obtain the Powder through Expander die and use it with the Powder drop.
Hornady sells the Powder through Expander die in two flavors; one for plated (and jacketed, I'm assuming) and lead. I'm currently loading lead, but it doesn't look like the lead version is available yet. I'm wondering what the difference is between the lead and jacketed/plated versions is. The conventional expander die in my press seems to work fine for lead.
Thanks in advance for your input!
I've been told on numerous occasions that I really should have a taper crimp on my loads, though, and to be able to do this while continuing to use the Powder Cop, I will need to obtain the Powder through Expander die and use it with the Powder drop.
Hornady sells the Powder through Expander die in two flavors; one for plated (and jacketed, I'm assuming) and lead. I'm currently loading lead, but it doesn't look like the lead version is available yet. I'm wondering what the difference is between the lead and jacketed/plated versions is. The conventional expander die in my press seems to work fine for lead.
Thanks in advance for your input!