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When reloading 9mm and 380acp, I always use the 4th die, the "factory sizer" die. Both the 9mm and the 380acp seem to have a little "bump" in the brass, near the "bottom" of the bullet. This "bump" is a slightly wider spot, in the brass, that may hang up, when the bullet is trying to chamber into the barrel. I had several bullets that jammed partially in the barrel of both my Taurus Millenimu 9mm and in my SIG P380. I ordered the Lee sizer die, always use it, & have had no more problems. I have other handguns in 9mm and 380, & this "sticking problem" only happens on nearly new guns, or very small guns (tight tolerances). Reloading is not difficult nor expensive but you need to have a reference book to be VERY SURE you are doing everything correct. I use the Lee 2nd Edition book as a guide. In particular, NEVER load less powder than minimum and NEVER press the bullet into the brass "too far." Always know what the minimum length of a bullet should be and stay away from the "minimum" length! If you use too little powder, or make the bullet too short, it may go "BOOM" instead of "bang!" Reloading is NOT a place to "experiment" unless you stay within the size, tolerances and loads, as specified in any reference book! Reloading can save a ton of $$$! (particularly, in 380acp!)
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