Lyman M Die 9 mm ?

[lonewolf5347]

I like to ask the Lyman m die will it work with cast booklets
.358 .L spoke with Lyman they said no plug that big

[Madoktor1]

You can use the Lee universal expanding die. It will do just about any caliber. I have one and it works quite well.


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[farmerjim]

I use the M die with .357 for 9mm.

[Shiloh]

Get the NOE neck expanders that work with the LEE Universal Expander. You'll be pleased. Pick which one you need.
http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/index.php?cPath=89&osCsid=ouof2quc51d4ka80vu5stqdls2

Shiloh

[TexasGrunt]

You can use the Lee universal expanding die. It will do just about any caliber. I have one and it works quite well.


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Comparing the Lee to the Lyman is comparing apples to pineapples.

The Lee is a flaring tool. The Lymn M die is an expanding tool.

[OptimusPanda]

Get a lee universal expanding die and an NOE expanding plug to go inside. NOE has both of them.

[bedbugbilly]

+ 1 to Shiloh

[Larry Gibson]

Yes, the Lyman M-die/expander that came with the die set will work with .358 bullets. It will flare the case mouth (just as the Lee does) and expand the inside for .355 - .356 bullets. Thus you're putting a bullet in that is .002 over what is intended. If the bullet is too soft it may get sized down is all. I seat .357 sized cast in 9mms using the standard expanders that come in all 3 of my 9mm dies sets; RCBS, Lee and Dillon SDB. I've also seated cast sized to .360. I get a "coke bottle" effect and suspect you will too. No problems though.

Larry Gibson

[lonewolf5347]

Any one here have any idea if any member on the form can make me a plug in .358 for the Lyman m die

[jmort]

Get the NOE version as noted above
http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/index.php?cPath=89&osCsid=1aqehn0pb49h77jugo3gam3di5
You will need the Lee die body which is round $10 to 15

[Half Dog]

I am using a Lyman M Die to expand my 9mm brass.

[Boolseye]

I use Lyman m-dies (well, their multi-expander actually, but the plugs are the same) and size all my 9mm boolits to .358", no problem. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/748976/lyman-multi-expander-and-powder-charge-die
This set-up works very well with my RCBS turret press and Redding powder measure.
I also have a bunch of NOE plugs of various sizes, and the Lee Universal Expander. Etc. etc.

[Shiloh]

Get the NOE version as noted above
http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/index.php?cPath=89&osCsid=1aqehn0pb49h77jugo3gam3di5
You will need the Lee die body which is round $10 to 15

These have replaced my Lyman M dies. So many alternatives.

Shiloh

[CPL Lou]

I use the powder through expander die for the 38 S&W, works like a charm !

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/209266/lee-carbide-3-die-set-38-s-and-w

I think you can locate just the case mouth expander at Titan Reloading (top of page).
Not to mention that since I recently moved my reloading of 9mm's to my LEE Load-Master it makes things go a lot smoother.
No more cases squeezing my boolits down !

CPL Lou

[JeffG]

I use mine with .358 cast without issue and have for some years. Loaded up 100 this evening.


I like to ask the Lyman m die will it work with cast booklets
.358 .L spoke with Lyman they said no plug that big

[fatelvis]

I use the powder through expander die for the 38 S&W, works like a charm !

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/20...set-38-s-and-w (https://www.midwayusa.com/product/209266/lee-carbide-3-die-set-38-s-and-w)
That is a great idea, and they're only $3!! Can anyone tell me what the outside diameter of this expander is? Thanks!

[lonewolf5347]

I will say the M die did shoot a tighter group I did adjust the M die to seat a tad deeper and it work out great.
I went with stage 1 Lee resizing die
Stage 2 M die
Stage 3 Lee powder expander die set up just enough to activate the powder drop
Stage 4 lee seating die
I drop 3.6 grains of Bullseye with a 122 gr. F.P. bullet
Group size at 12 yards two hand hold unsupported well under 1 1/2"
Ruger SR9
the fired case had no blow by at all clean as a whistle
I think I am going to order another M die for my 1911

[garym1a2]

I used the lee 38 Expander in my lee 9mm dies also
2 SE1699 PM EXPAN PLG 38 S&W


I use the powder through expander die for the 38 S&W, works like a charm !

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/209266/lee-carbide-3-die-set-38-s-and-w

I think you can locate just the case mouth expander at Titan Reloading (top of page).
Not to mention that since I recently moved my reloading of 9mm's to my LEE Load-Master it makes things go a lot smoother.
No more cases squeezing my boolits down !

CPL Lou

[alamogunr]

Is there a thread that discusses the NOE expander plugs? I've got a couple of M dies but I can't say I've used them enough to be familiar and only on .30 cal. rifle.

What do I need to get in order to use the NOE plugs?

[fatelvis]

A Lee universal expander. The NOE plugs drop right in that die. They work wonderfully and are reasonably priced.


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[fatelvis]

Noe sells the Lee expanding dies too


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