7.65/30 cal dies

jeb111 · 12-21-2020, 08:44 PM

As picky as Luger can be with some ammo is it better to use a 3 die set or is a 2die set just as good if I was going to start reloading for the 30 cal Luger?

gunbugs · 12-21-2020, 09:53 PM

I use a 2 die RCBS set in addition to a LEE factory crimp die. The bugger on 30 Luger, in my experience, is getting enough crimp to keep the bullet from getting pushed back into the case during the feed cycle. The case just doesn't provide enough neck tension to do the job.

Doubs · 12-22-2020, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by gunbugs

I use a 2 die RCBS set in addition to a LEE factory crimp die. The bugger on 30 Luger, in my experience, is getting enough crimp to keep the bullet from getting pushed back into the case during the feed cycle. The case just doesn't provide enough neck tension to do the job.

Absolutely agree that neck tension is a problem with the .30 Luger. I also use the Lee factory crimp die on .30 Luger and .30 Mauser/.30 Tokarev.

jeb111 · 12-22-2020, 02:43 PM

Thank You very much, just the answer I was looking for!

rhuff · 12-22-2020, 04:23 PM

I will chime in also. I use the RCBS die set plus the Lee Factory Crimp die in my 30 Luger reloads......lead, and jacketed.

Fla.Mallard · 12-22-2020, 05:14 PM

I use RCBS 2 piece dies and have had absolutely no problems. I shoot 85 gr. Privi bullets with Unique or CFE-P. No real hot loads.

Kiwi · 12-23-2020, 09:58 AM

Like Fla Mallard I also use RCBS 2 piece dies with 85 gr. Prvi bullets.
Have used Unique, and SR7625 powders
No problems with bullet slippage.

With the 2 die set it is a little tricky to get the crimp and seating depth set.
But once done set the lock ring and forget - unless you change bullets.

LU1900 · 12-24-2020, 02:14 PM

I also use the LEE crimp with alls bullets without crimping groove

The LYMAN in three dies for other is enough for me

Rickybill · 02-10-2021, 11:12 PM

I use RCBS two-die set, for both cannelured and uncannelured, and never had a problem with set-back.
As a separate step, I apply "plenty" of roll crimp on the cannelured bullets, and just iron out the bell, otherwise.

Major Tom · 02-12-2021, 10:26 AM

I use all Lee dies. The 30 luger die performs exactly as wanted with no problems.

12-21-2020, 08:44 PM	#1
jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 277 Thanks: 712 Thanked 331 Times in 133 Posts	7.65/30 cal dies As picky as Luger can be with some ammo is it better to use a 3 die set or is a 2die set just as good if I was going to start reloading for the 30 cal Luger?

12-22-2020, 04:23 PM	#5
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	I will chime in also. I use the RCBS die set plus the Lee Factory Crimp die in my 30 Luger reloads......lead, and jacketed. __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

12-24-2020, 02:14 PM	#8
LU1900 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FRANCE Posts: 908 Thanks: 41 Thanked 469 Times in 197 Posts	I also use the LEE crimp with alls bullets without crimping groove The LYMAN in three dies for other is enough for me __________________ Best regards from France...Patrice https://www.fichier-pdf.fr/2016/03/1...nd-snail-drum/

02-12-2021, 10:26 AM	#10
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 484 Thanks: 533 Thanked 227 Times in 124 Posts	I use all Lee dies. The 30 luger die performs exactly as wanted with no problems. __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

12-21-2020, 09:53 PM	#2
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 658 Thanks: 365 Thanked 1,176 Times in 393 Posts	I use a 2 die RCBS set in addition to a LEE factory crimp die. The bugger on 30 Luger, in my experience, is getting enough crimp to keep the bullet from getting pushed back into the case during the feed cycle. The case just doesn't provide enough neck tension to do the job.

12-22-2020, 02:43 PM	#4
jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 277 Thanks: 712 Thanked 331 Times in 133 Posts	Thank You very much, just the answer I was looking for!

12-22-2020, 05:14 PM	#6
Fla.Mallard User Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 99 Thanks: 244 Thanked 95 Times in 37 Posts	I use RCBS 2 piece dies and have had absolutely no problems. I shoot 85 gr. Privi bullets with Unique or CFE-P. No real hot loads.

12-23-2020, 09:58 AM	#7
Kiwi User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wrong side of the Delaware river Posts: 307 Thanks: 215 Thanked 435 Times in 172 Posts	Like Fla Mallard I also use RCBS 2 piece dies with 85 gr. Prvi bullets. Have used Unique, and SR7625 powders No problems with bullet slippage. With the 2 die set it is a little tricky to get the crimp and seating depth set. But once done set the lock ring and forget - unless you change bullets.

02-10-2021, 11:12 PM	#9
Rickybill User Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	I use RCBS two-die set, for both cannelured and uncannelured, and never had a problem with set-back. As a separate step, I apply "plenty" of roll crimp on the cannelured bullets, and just iron out the bell, otherwise.