Anybody ever load .380 with 9mm dies?

[Timfoilhat]

Well, did you? Seems possible.

 

[Artg56]

I did once accidentally while loading 9mm brass and a .380 got mixed in, seems it could work but the jacketed bullet itself fell right out of the case. Perhaps with the right bullet it’s possible but why would you?

 

[GymB]

Are you really asking if anyone has a spare set of .380acp dies?

 

[Timfoilhat]

I did once accidentally while loading 9mm brass and a .380 got mixed in, seems it could work but the jacketed bullet itself fell right out of the case. Perhaps with the right bullet it’s possible but why would you?

This doesn't count. The dies would need to be set for the shorter case length of .380

 

[Timfoilhat]

Are you really asking if anyone has a spare set of .380acp dies?

No, but do you?

I'm thinking more in terms of in a pinch could a fella.

 

[GymB]

No, but do you?

I'm thinking more in terms of in a pinch could a fella.

I’d need to go look, at one time I did but I’ve unloaded some things.

I think in a pinch, maybe. I’ve got presses all over the bench right now so can’t try it.

 

[Timfoilhat]

I’d need to go look, at one time I did but I’ve unloaded some things.

I think in a pinch, maybe. I’ve got presses all over the bench right now so can’t try it.

Yep, my 9mm dies are exactly where I want them in the turret they're installed to so I really don't want to screw with them either.

 

[I_load_my_own]

My Lee press usually slings the 380 out if I missed on going from the decapping to the primer station so no, I can't.

 

[JimP42]

Doesn’t work, at least not reliably. The shell holder (or plate) is different because the 380 rim is smaller. Just the dies? Maybe. That said, if it was a good idea I think the dies would be sold that way, like .40/10mm or 38/357 dies are.

 

[Toprudder]

I have not tried it, but I think the expander and seating dies would work. The sizing die is completely different, though. The 380 case is straight wall, the 9mm is slightly tapered.

 

[OBXPilgrim]

I think if you wanted to size down an oversize .380 case, you could use a .223 rem die, I think they are about the same body diameter. Not sure you could get a taper crimp on a loaded round, die body may be too long.