1bluehorse
09-13-2015, 03:13 PM
The Hornady bullet feed die, Bully adapter (to allow use of the Lee 4 tube feeder with the Hornady die.) This is the set-up, cost is right at 90 bucks for all parts. I didn't really need a bullet feeder but it looked like it might be interesting to try, so I purchased the parts and set them up on my RCBS progressive press loading 9mm. The Hornady die is well made, collets (inside) are metal, comes with good (easy) instructions on setup and use. The Bully adapter is machined aluminum and well made also. (maybe needs a bit more R&D) Most probably already know what the Lee 4 tube bullet feeder is like (pretty much the same as the case feeder, may even be the same thing. It works)
The Hornady die by itself works pretty much 100%, no problems. The die body holds right at 10, 9mm 115gr. bullets. Add the Bully adapter and the Lee tubes and you get some what over 100 bullets. All well and good. However, I couldn't get reliable bullet feed with the system. Tried different adjustments of the die, more and less case flare, even tried a small tube between the die and adapter thinking the bullets may be getting "cocked" between the two (there is a bit of "wiggle" room in there.) to no avail. So, at least, for 9mm it's not working very well for me. In all actuality it's just as easy to place a bullet in the case as it comes around anyway, but as you all know new "gadgets" are fun to fool with. I would really like it to work with the 223 55 grainers though, I really hate trying to pick those slick itty, bitty, bullets outa the box....
So.....if anybody has tried or is using this setup with good results, please let me know what/how you're doing it.
The Hornady die by itself works pretty much 100%, no problems. The die body holds right at 10, 9mm 115gr. bullets. Add the Bully adapter and the Lee tubes and you get some what over 100 bullets. All well and good. However, I couldn't get reliable bullet feed with the system. Tried different adjustments of the die, more and less case flare, even tried a small tube between the die and adapter thinking the bullets may be getting "cocked" between the two (there is a bit of "wiggle" room in there.) to no avail. So, at least, for 9mm it's not working very well for me. In all actuality it's just as easy to place a bullet in the case as it comes around anyway, but as you all know new "gadgets" are fun to fool with. I would really like it to work with the 223 55 grainers though, I really hate trying to pick those slick itty, bitty, bullets outa the box....
So.....if anybody has tried or is using this setup with good results, please let me know what/how you're doing it.