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So I'm just getting started and have all my equipment needed except for sizing. My first boolits will be from a mp mold 356-129. It has the conventional lube groove so no tumble lube here. I think I'll end up with a lube sizer combo, either the Lyman r the rcbs. What are the strengths of each,I know the Lyman is a little cheaper. I have also considered pan lubing, is that practical for 9mm? Can you pan lube and then use a lee sizer setup?
You can pan lube and use the Lee sizer, and if you will only load for one or two calibers and not shoot a lot that might be a good option. To your original question, both the coarser threads on the RCBS and their return policy argue strongly to go green.
I have used the Lyman 45, 450, and now the 4500.
I have never had a problem with any of them and would recommend them.
That said.
You can tumble that bullet with excellent results.
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I use a couple of Lyman 4500s, one has the pin style heater that I just plug in for hard lube (pistol calibers). I like 'em.
As of right now I will only be casting 9mm, perhaps .30carbine in the near future