What 38 special dies.

[Kingrich09]

I'm looking to start reloading for 38/357. I started looking on ebay for a deal on some used dies and got confused quickly. It looks like I need different die sets for different bullet styles. I anticipate loading swc and some jhp for defense loads, maybe wc but not a deal breaker. Can someone lead me in the right direction as to what I need for a die set that might do it all. I'm open to any brand but am familiar with Lee as I am currently using them for 9mm.

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[CodySPowell]

I'm looking to start reloading for 38/357. I started looking on ebay for a deal on some used dies and got confused quickly. It looks like I need different die sets for different bullet styles. I anticipate loading swc and some jhp for defense loads, maybe wc but not a deal breaker. Can someone lead me in the right direction as to what I need for a die set that might do it all. I'm open to any brand but am familiar with Lee as I am currently using them for 9mm.

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I have two Lee die sets for .38/.357
One I use for .38 only and the other for .357mag, that way don't have to constantly adjust the dies switching between the two. The delux Lee 4 die set will do everything you need for both.

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[coachk12]

I'm looking to start reloading for 38/357. I started looking on ebay for a deal on some used dies and got confused quickly. It looks like I need different die sets for different bullet styles. I anticipate loading swc and some jhp for defense loads, maybe wc but not a deal breaker. Can someone lead me in the right direction as to what I need for a die set that might do it all. I'm open to any brand but am familiar with Lee as I am currently using them for 9mm.

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No you don't just buy the Lee carbide die set and go for it. I have 2 seating stems for different bullets but it's not really necessary.

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[Kingrich09]

No you don't just buy the Lee carbide die set and go for it. I have 2 seating stems for different bullets but it's not really necessary.

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Does Lee sell different style seating stems?

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[CodySPowell]

Does Lee sell different style seating stems?

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Not sure if they do, but if you don't plan on loading odd ball bullets it shouldn't be an issue.
What bullets were mentioned as needing a different seating die?

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[Kingrich09]

Not sure if they do, but if you don't plan on loading odd ball bullets it shouldn't be an issue.
What bullets were mentioned as needing a different seating die?

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Some of the listing I saw on ebay for rcbs dies listed them as for wc and swc only. Some said round nose only.

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[coachk12]

Does Lee sell different style seating stems?

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Not sure but it's not needed really. I have a set of Rcbs for 44 mag and have 2 different stems for different bullets. Frankly it's a pia, I never swap it out.

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[coachk12]

Not sure but it's not needed really. I have a set of Rcbs for 44 mag and have 2 different stems for different bullets. Frankly it's a pia, I never swap it out.

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You will leave a little mark on your bullet but it won't hurt anything..

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[Kingrich09]

Thanks guys I'll keep me eyes open for a set of lee dies hopefully I can find a steal somewhere used.

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[Andyt2]

They are not expensive new like $29. Make sure you get carbide sizing die