draco41 Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 I recently bought a Lee Pro 1000 progressive press for reloading 223 ammo. I want to use it for my 6.8spc also, but Lee wants $100 dollars to make a "custom" shell plate for it. My question is this, What are the dimensions of the 40 S&W shell holder and The 6.8spc shell holder? Lee list the 40 S&W as being a #19 and the 6.8spc as being a #21. I don't want to spend $100 on a shell plate if a $15 40S&W shell holder is the same dimensions. And yes, I called Lee and they said it wont work for the 6.8spc, but i think it will, after all the case head dimensions are very close.Thanks Guys <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Unfortunately ,close will not be good enough for reloading .You get some thing out of line & you may not be pleased with the results . I have no info on the 6.8. I don't even know if Dillon has a shel plate for 6.8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draco41 Posted June 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 I don't even know if Dillon has a shel plate for 6.8.yes they do, its the "R" plate. I have read around the web some where that people used the "5" plate(40S&W/10mm) before dillon came out with the "R" plate. <dontknow> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 yes they do, its the "R" plate. I have read around the web some where that people used the "5" plate(40S&W/10mm) before dillon came out with the "R" plate. <dontknow>I read that on a conversion table for Dillons today . You can check for Dillons caliber conversion here . I know it doesn't help the poster . http://thegunwiki.com/apps/calconversion/index.asp?machine_3=on&go=Choose+MachinesAre they saying you have to buy the whole carrier or just the shell plate. You should be able to just get the shell plate . They want $ 100 for that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draco41 Posted June 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 You should be able to just get the shell plate . They want $ 100 for that ?Yep, just for a "custom made" shell plate. I bought a set of lee dies for the 6.8 spc, comes with a shell holder. I measured it and compared it to the 40S&W shell plate, they are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck_Naked Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 yes they do, its the "R" plate. I have read around the web some where that people used the "5" plate(40S&W/10mm) before dillon came out with the "R" plate. <dontknow>I have also read that some feel the "5" plate works better than the "R" plate. I have the "R" as part of the 6.8 caliber conversion for my 550, and it seems a little sloppy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWshooter Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 I think you will find that a Lee 38 special shell plate also fits a 40 s&w, if a 40 fits a 6.8 ergo a 38 should fit a 6.8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.