Reloading .380 w/Hornady dies

[HOWARD J]

Anyone reload .380 with Hornady dies.
IMO they make the case smaller than necessary,
Hornady says" we have to make them that small so they fit all guns"
My Lee dies don't make them that small & they feed fine in all 3 of my380's.
Any comment.............................?

 

[Roccobro]

How small are we talking?

Justin

 

[HOWARD J]

When I resize cases they become 3 thousands smaller ( in center ) & 5 thousends longer than Lee dies.
When I fire them--they expand to the chamber wall & become 5 thousands shorter.
Appears to me they will not last very long.................

 

[Roccobro]

Is it causing problems with flaring/seating or any other? I think you'll have more issues with losing the little guys than them splitting.

Maybe throw the offending dies in the For Sale section if you already have a better set you prefer to use.

Justin

 

[HOWARD J]

They cause some problems seating---I think I will put them away for a
really bad rainey day ( cute box )-- looks good on the shelf !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Marlin 45 carbine]

haven't ever used them. my Lee die set makes rounds that have done well in the 4 .380acp's I've owned.

 

[Roccobro]

haven't ever used them. my Lee die set makes rounds that have done well in the 4 .380acp's I've owned.

Same here, but only 3 .380's. So far.

Justin

 

[MattTheHat]

I need to order a set of Hornady dies in .380. If you want them taken off your hands, drop me a PM with a price.


-Matt