Is there any way to adjust 9mm Luger or for that matter .380 auto enough to load 9x18 Makarov.
I'm thinking no but just thought I would ask before I buy some dies.
I'm thinking no but just thought I would ask before I buy some dies.
Dumb question of the day. Can 9x18 be loaded with 9mm Luger dies?
- Thread starter Rule3
- Start date
Register to hide this ad
rewster
Member
For your new CZ82, no doubt !! 
I bought separate Mak carbide dies for mine. I usually get very poor results when I start to tinker with things !!
I bought separate Mak carbide dies for mine. I usually get very poor results when I start to tinker with things !!
jag312
Member
The 9mm Makarov uses a larger diameter bullet and has a larger diameter cartridge than a 9mm Luger or .380. I'm afraid you'll have to get special dies for the 9m Makarov.
acl864
Member
Yep, .380 and 9mm are .356" diameter - 9x18 Mak is .365" diameter so the dies (and the bullets) are not interchangeable. You can use the 9x18 dies and a case trimmer to convert 9mm brass to 9x18 Mak brass though.
OP
For your new CZ82, no doubt !!
Yep.
I bought 500 rds of the Russian metal stuff to keep me busy for a while. Then I'll get some dies, brass and bulletsThe problem is marking all the brass so I do not get it mixed up with .380 and 9mm. There is always a few that sneak in where they don't belong.
I can get some SB ammo that's reloadable but the primer pockets are a bit tight and a pain sometimes.
aquagear
Member
I shoot all three calibers just get use to using a felt marker on the base it will give you a easy way to separate calibers. I use a progressive press mixed brass is a real problem, a little extra effort on the front end, but it will save you a some trouble keeping things sorted out.
OP
How did this thread rise to the top again?
I'm gonna buy some proper dies. Lee does not have a FCD for this caliber, I'm bummed.
I'm gonna buy some proper dies. Lee does not have a FCD for this caliber, I'm bummed.
