There are definitely plenty of other ways to accomplish the tasks outlined here, which I'm sure people will provide good feedback on in the comments. This will shorten the brass a bit, so it's good to trim it on the long end of the spectrum. Once you've shot each case once it should fire form to match a 9x18 chamber. Rounds produced this way will have a bit of a "coke bottle" shape in the middle where they are not yet expanded. Most (all?) 9x18 pistols are blowback, though, so be cautious since the action is less fault tolerant than a short-recoil lockup.
TRIM 9MM BRASS UPGRADE
The Lyman Case Prep Tool is a good upgrade for the post-trim steps. As I'll mention below, the deburring part is a pain with this set, but it works in a pinch. Which will accomplish everything you need. Lee Case Conditioning Kit -$12 (Note: In my images I use the Ball Grip cutter, if you are cheap you can make your own by epoxying the cutter into your own piece of wood) I'm assuming you already reload and have access to normal equipment (a press, calipers, etc) and a power drill.įor this task at the minimum, you'll needĩmm Makarov Dies - $33 (You can get used for closer to $20 if you have time to wait) This guide will be helpful if you're unfamiliar with the concept, but might be a bit verbose if you already know some of the basics. Since there are a lot of little elements to this, I'll go through all of the steps assuming you're not familiar with case specs, trimming, or what the final output should be. You'll be shooting a pile of Uncle Ivan's Special Reds in no time. I'll walk you through what you need to get started with minimal cost. Making something new, and taking charge of your own supply line.
TRIM 9MM BRASS FREE
Besides, you know you'll never find those expensive damned cases 30 feet away.īut there's hope! As long as you are like me and your free 9mm brass pile is essentially endless there is an easy answer to this dilemma.Ĭonverting once-fired 9x19 ammo to 9x18 is easy, and it's a fun activity that's at the heart of a hobby like reloading. If only brass didn't cost as much as new god damned ammo, you'd love to reload for it. You've swapped out springs, polished your action, but it still just sucks to shoot at the range because it's a blowback and the Wolf loadings are hot as fuck and have a shitty recoil impulse.
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