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printerman
04-23-2012, 02:17 PM
can I reload .38 specials on my Lee .357 magnum dies ?

Richard Simmons
04-23-2012, 03:12 PM
No. Not according to Lee any way.

http://leeprecision.com/3-die-set-357-mag-carbide.html

"Note: The 357 Mag die set can load maximum cases. The 357 Mag cannot load the 38 Special. can load maximum cases."

You can however reload .357 mag with the .38 special die set.



http://leeprecision.com/4-die-set-38spl-carb.html

printerman
04-23-2012, 04:48 PM
No. Not according to Lee any way.

http://leeprecision.com/3-die-set-357-mag-carbide.html

"Note: The 357 Mag die set can load maximum cases. The 357 Mag cannot load the 38 Special. can load maximum cases."

You can however reload .357 mag with the .38 special die set.



http://leeprecision.com/4-die-set-38spl-carb.html

Thank you

O.S.O.K.
04-23-2012, 09:37 PM
My RCBS dies are fine for both .357 and .38 Special....

etp777
07-16-2012, 05:42 PM
Some dies are good for b oth, some are .357 only, form what I've seen. My Hornady Titaniums are .38/.357/.357 max

abpt1
07-17-2012, 06:17 PM
yes.

shotdown61
07-17-2012, 10:06 PM
Dont understand why not.Lee 40 S&W will do 10mm

etp777
07-19-2012, 10:39 AM
I would guess the second and third die don't adjust low/short enough for the .38 spl rounds. Just off the top of my head though, can't say from any direct knowledge