Lee Bulge Buster or Redding GRX to eliminate bulge

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I am getting some fail to feeds in a Lone Wolf barreled Glock 35 in 40S&W . I believe it is due to a slight bulge from using once fired range brass. I understand Lee has a bulge buster that goes with it's crimp die and Redding has the GRX. Anyone have experience with these? Which do you prefer? Please confirm if they'll work in a Hornady LNL progressive.
 
I have used the Lee bulge buster for 10mm, (same die) but found that I really didn't need it. Works as advertised tho.

Are you sure it's the brass and not an OAL issue?
 
OH yeah. They cycle just fine through an M&P but the new Lone Wolf barrel has a tighter chamber I believe. I only got a couple of FTFs. Most of them cycled just fine.

After further review, it does not appear that I can use either of the dies in a Progressive press.

Guess I'll have to break it to the wife that I "need" a single stage. :eek:
 
I have used the Lee die and it works great. Couldn't see the reason to spend the extra bucks for the Redding (and I have LOTS of Redding dies for rifles).

For range pick up, I put them through the Lee bulge buster the first time I size. After that I never have to since I also use the Lone Wolf barrel and don't load super hot.
 
Using the Redding GRX push through die including bottle and connector for my 10mm brass out of a G29 with stock and LW barrel. Works excellent, no FTF since.

Even tho I don't own the Lee push through die, I'd stay away. All my other Redding dies work better than the Lee counterpart. Smoother and lighter operation, no marks on the cases, closer to SAAMI specifications. Quality pays off.
 
Just purchased the Redding GR-X die for 40 S&W. Just this week finished running 1000 purchased once fired Winchester cases through the die. The carbide version needs no lube. Before my Hornady or RCBS sizing dies left a radius at the place the sizing die carbide ring stopped and some so severe that the cases were scrapped. After pushing all the purchased once fired cases through the GR-X, all 1000 cases sized perfectly with no rings, radius, or marks left where the sizing dies stop. All cases look perfect after sizing in my Hornady 40 S&W sizer with none scrapped. I highly recommend the carbide GR-X die for 40 S&W. It's expensive but worth every penny to me. It is NOT for salvaging cases that have the severe bulge from an unsupported chamber but for cases that are just swelled in the head area that sizing dies do not reach. I think these cases must come from slightly large diameter chambers and not from unsupported barrels. Seems a lot of once fired cases are slightly swelled in the head area but the GR-X carbide push through sizer is the right tool for the job. From my experience I can only recommend the Redding Carbide GR-X push thru die. Don't know about your press but the push rod snaps into a shellholder slot and the die has threads and a lock ring like all dies.
 
It is NOT for salvaging cases that have the severe bulge from an unsupported chamber..
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I use my Redding GRX die for brass with the well known Glock bulge. Redding build this die specifically for unsupported Glock barrels.
 
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I reload on a Hornady L nL ap. I use the Redding Grx bulge buster on each reload
because of ftf problems, works great! Mount it in station 5, Don't need any lube on cases.
 
I have used the Lee die for removing the bulge from the cases and it works as it is advertised. However I stopped using it and just size the cases with a normal sizing die set up properly. If a bulge still exists after sizing (very rarely) I just s--t can it.
As stated earlier Lone Wolf barrels have tight chambers, you can send the barrel and a dummy round back to them and they will ream it out at a very low cost.
The only times I experenced FTF with Lone Wolf barrels is when I used lead bullets.
 
I have used the Lee bulge buster for 10mm, (same die) but found that I really didn't need it. Works as advertised though.
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Same here. Although I still use it. I too have a Lone Wolf barrel for both my 10mm's (20sf, 29sf). I'm in favor of the process in its principle - I like straight brass.

For 10mm and 45 ACP, I push through all my brass. I bought Lee FCD's dedicated for the Bulge Busters - so I don't have to configure/deconfigure for crimping.
 
So I just went ahead and bought the Lee 'El Cheapo' $28 single stage press along with their bulge buster and 40 sizing die. Hoping this'll take care of it.
 
Did you get the sizing die or the carbide factory crimp die?? The FCD is what you need for this, hopefully you just typed wrong or you'll need to hurry up and change your order!
 
I use mine for all my 40 short & wimpy and 10mm Auto brass. (Most of it is range pickup).
Does a great jobs and everything chambers as it should after processing.
 
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I reload on a Hornady L nL ap. I use the Redding Grx bulge buster on each reload
because of ftf problems, works great! Mount it in station 5, Don't need any lube on cases
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No, that doesn't size below the shellholder. The case has to be pushed clear through the GRx die using the ram that fits in a shellholder of a single stage or turret.
 
Sorry, but the ram pushes the stem of the Grx die up and the empty case passes up all the way threw the die. works for me!!!!
 
I reload on a Hornady L nL ap. I use the Redding Grx bulge buster on each reload because of ftf problems, works great! Mount it in station 5, Don't need any lube on cases.
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Sorry, but the ram pushes the stem of the Grx die up and the empty case passes up all the way threw the die. works for me!!!!
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Yes, but not on a progressive (LnL AP). If you are still insistent, I would love to see some pictures.
 
If you have the Lee FCD then you only need the punch unless you want the complete bulge buster kit. I use my 40S&W Lee FCD and punch to debulge my 357sig and it works like a charm. My brass was just over specification and the debulger worked. If your brass is within spec, then I don't know if the Lee or Redding will work the best.
 
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