Redding Competition Pistol Seating Die, 9mm

The Redding Competition Pistol Seating Die in 9mm (Redding part no. 55172) has earned a reputation as the state-of-the-art choice among straight-line bullet seaters. Unlike conventional seating dies, this design solves the concentricity problems common to that style by fully supporting the cartridge case and bullet in a close-fitting, precision-ground sleeve before seating even begins. The seating stem is ground to exactly match bullet diameter, fit so precisely it can be described as floating on a column of air, and the built-in micrometer is calibrated in 0.001-inch increments with a settable reference for repeatable seating depth every time.

Key Specifications

• Uses a precision-ground sleeve to fully support the case and bullet before seating.
• Seating stem is ground to exact bullet diameter for tight, consistent contact.
• Micrometer adjustment is calibrated in 0.001-inch increments and infinitely adjustable.
• Micrometer includes a settable reference for repeating a favorite seating depth.
• Built specifically for 9mm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problem does this die solve? It corrects the concentricity issues common in conventional seating dies by aligning and supporting the case and bullet before seating.

Can I use it with compressed loads? No, Redding specifies this die is not intended for use with compressed loads.

How precise is the seating depth adjustment? The micrometer is calibrated in 0.001-inch increments and can be set to a repeatable reference point for your preferred seating depth.

Buy the Redding Competition Pistol Seating Die, 9mm

Order yours from Redding in our gunsmithing tools lineup for competition-grade 9mm bullet seating. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.