DIE SELECTION FOR RELOADING FOR MY M1 CARBINE.....HELP NEEDED

[Wineman]

Even with Lee carbide dies, I use a touch of case lube. My very first reloading was a Lee Loader in 30 Carbine (mid 70's). I wore out three plastic mallets and a real nice piece of maple whacking in the short case that needed to be full length sized. I eventually got a set of steel RCBS dies and a Jr press, which worked great but they got lost in a move years ago. It has been a love hate project: for such a short case, it takes so much force to size them. Be sure you ALWAYS trim to the recommended length. Too long is asking for trouble. When you get a M1 Carbine that shoots accurately, hand-loads definitely help.

Dave