Factory Crimp Die 9mm-necessary???

[Trinimon]

When I first started loading pistol ammo, I only had pistols that had generous chambers like a Beretta 92FS or Sig 226. When I started shooting pistols with a tighter chamber ie CZ Shadow, Springfield RO and LoneWolf 40-9 barrel, I would get about 1-2 out 50 that wouldn't chamber properly. After doing some research, a lot of folks on various forums were recommending the Lee carbide FC die as the last stage. After picking one up, I've yet to have a round that wouldn't chamber.

 

[Ontariooutdoorsman]

I think the OP is asking about the need to use a separate seating, and crimp die. Sounds like he's using a combination die that does both.

If you have the combination one setup the way you like, just stick with it.

The advantage as he identified is that it frees up one station so you can use it for something else. The challenge with these combination dies is getting them set to the COL and crimp you want. If the crimp is set to early, bad things happen to the case or bullet as the bullet continues to get pushed in to the COL you wanted.

Yes this is what I was referring to. I seem to be fine with current set up for now although could take out the Powder Cop Die as I am standing directly above and can see the powder charge. Will pay close attention to chambering as I have only fired about 150 rounds of my reloads so far.

Main thing I've learned so far is my CZ loves 3.5 to 3.7 gr Tightgoup with 124 Gr Campro HP. Will Load up a few hundred this week for a good test.