Sticky 9mm case on Dillon Press

[scarter]

I reload 45s and 9s. The 9s seem to cling to the first die (sizer-deprimer) and you have to pull it back out with a strong upward pull on the lever. 45s on the other hand just go in and out with ease. Is this just the way it is with a smaller case? or am I doing something wrong? Thx! Scott

[Westwindmike]

Is your die a non-carbide die?

[Mike W1]

I've noticed that on my 9's compared to 45's also. Thought it was my Lee die for the 9mm, maybe not I guess.

[SOFMatchstaff]

what press are you using? one of the Dillon progressives? If so, you might be feeling the expander in the powder measure hanging on to the case.
I get that on the RL1050 with the 9's and 38super, kind of a bump hesitation in the stroke.
If none of the above, try a well lubed case, even in a carbide die it helps smooth things out.

[scarter]

Is your die a non-carbide die? It's Carbide - Dillon dies.

[scarter]

what press are you using? one of the Dillon progressives? If so, you might be feeling the expander in the powder measure hanging on to the case.
I get that on the RL1050 with the 9's and 38super, kind of a bump hesitation in the stroke.
If none of the above, try a well lubed case, even in a carbide die it helps smooth things out. Dillon 650. I don't use lube for pistol cases. maybe that's the ticket. What lube would you use?

[dverna]

I use Hornady One-Shot even with carbide dies in the Dillons. Makes a huge difference.

Don Verna

[SWANEEDB]

Dillon 650. I don't use lube for pistol cases. maybe that's the ticket. What lube would you use?

Hornady '1 shot', use it all the time for all brass, don't need to go heavy, just a very light coat does wonders. I use a primer shipping box, shake it around so some of the brass stands on end that way your expander will slide in and out much better.

[scarter]

Thanks fellows - great advice!
Scott

[DX250]

9mm is a very tough case that has a taper and 45 has relatively thin and straight case. Add a little case lube, Hornady One-Shot is great stuff. I run about 1in3 to 1 in 5 lubed to unlubed through my carbide dies with great success.

[runfiverun]

ditto the above.......... no matter who makes the carbide die.
looking at the expander is a good idea too if things don't improve or still feel draggy.

[Jbiker]

My best guess is lack of lube !! on my square deal and the 550 I usually lube about every 10 th case or so when loading 9 mm, even with carbide dies you should lube . also one should periodically take the die apart and check for any brass build up or dirt..

[h8dirt]

Get yourself a plastic grocery bag, spray a small amount of One-shot into the bag (use enough to coat the inside) them dump in the brass and roll it around. This will sufficiently lube the outside of the brass and you will get no lubricant on the inside.

[jimmyUT]

Are they Military 9mm cases? I have a Dillon 550 and Dillon dies and I have only had trouble with sticking with some WCC. One other time I had some issues with commercial, and then realized my shell plate wasn't down tight enough. Couple turns of the Allen wrench fixed that quickly

[Garyshome]

I had the same problem, used lube then loaded till I ran out of cases...End of problem! Until I shoot them all again.

[gwilliams2]

I use Hornady One-Shot even with carbide dies in the Dillons. Makes a huge difference.

Don Verna

+1 on this; I use One-Shot for all of my pistol rounds...

[fishboy]

I use Hornady One-Shot even with carbide dies in the Dillons. Makes a huge difference.

Don Verna

+1

Greg