Loading .380 on the 9mm Lee Loader?

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Loading .380 on the 9mm Lee Loader?

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I imagine this would work for all steps aside f4om 'crimping' as the COALs are different but wanted a second opinion

Really im not looking to reload catridges on it since im moving soon and dont want to buy primers and the powder the movers wont pack so im mostly asking if the depriming and resizing steps would be the same

Cant wait to get my reloading gear out of impound :(
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Re: Loading .380 on the 9mm LL?

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Because of the shorter COAL, there might be issues with the Powder Through Expander and Seating Dies as well. Here is a great topic, the opening post alone, on Cast Boolits.

The bottom-line is that as long as they chamber and the COAL does not alter under recoil, you would be good to go.
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Re: Loading .380 on the 9mm Lee Loader?

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Thanky RD, i know there was a .380 Lee Loader but not sure when they discontinued it. I couldnt find one on ebay, but i do like having one for each caliber
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