NOE Expander Plug size

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  • 2019-03-02 at 14:47 #489886
    gwpercle
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      Going to order M type case expander plugs  for the following : Am I ordering the correct ones .

      1.) NOE 358-124-TC-GC sized to .357 for loading into 9mm Luger :  .357 x .353 (P) Exp Plug Auto Pistol
      after sizing the bullets measure  .357 on the money.

      2.) NOE 360-160-WC-PB sized to .358 for loading in 38 Special :  .358 x .354 (P) Exp Plug .
      after sizing the bullets measure  .358 on the money .

      I am fairly sure these are the correct exp. plugs …but a second opinion is always a good thing to have.

      I ordered a exp. plug when I ordered  two different  41 magnum moulds…. after using I realized how well they work  … I should have ordered one with the other NOE moulds …they are so sweet !

      Really Like the new Site….Awesome Job Guys !
      Gary

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    • 2019-03-02 at 15:09 #511633
      adamsutherland
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        Generally speaking expander plugs should be 2 thou over and 2 thou under bullet diameter, you want no more than 2 thou bullet retention.

        In each case you have chosen 4 thou bullet retention which risks bullet deformation.

        .357″ would need a .359 x .355 expander.

        .358″ would need a .360 x .356 expander.

        2019-03-04 at 21:27 #511634
        gwpercle
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          Thanks dromia for information ,  I have now ordered the correct size exp. plugs.
          I was correct in asking for a second opinion ….. it wouldn’t have been the first time I ordered the wrong thing.
          Appreciate the help,
          Gary

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