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Offline lonewolf5348

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38-55 reloading die question
« on: November 30, 2007, 09:13:17 AM »
I just purchased a H@R target model 38-55 and was thinking in which set of dies would work best?
I see RCBS group F has 38-55 Winchester @ Ballard reloading dies: I have no idea if the die that state ballard are a tad better to use?

Redding also states 38-55 winchester and ballard

Lyman has a set that states 38-55 Winchester (NO BALLARD IN THERE STATEMENT)

Lee has a set : I was also thinking in trying there factory crimp die instead of using a roll crimp ; I here the Lee dies are so,so, I used them before for my 45-70 and had no problems; I have a set now for my 1911 and have no problems.
I also see somewhere they also state 38-55 cowboy reloading dies??
I like to here from guys that load the 38-55 and what dies do you use.
I here some guys state go for the extra bucks and purchase 38-55 brass I think they stated also guys will purchase 30-30 brass and run them threw the 38-55 resizing die but it really not 38-55 : and may give you problems in the H@R rifle when reloading ???

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Re: 38-55 reloading die question
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2007, 10:25:45 AM »

 I am not sure but I think you need use dies for 38-55 Winchester.
 I am thinking Ballard is Different cartage. Maybe Tim will tell right or wrong.
 He is up on these things. Good Luck.   Marv.

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Re: 38-55 reloading die question
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2007, 10:47:45 AM »
I use Lee dies for mine. I love the factory crimp die.

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Re: 38-55 reloading die question
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2007, 12:10:18 PM »
My old COTW shows the 38-55 Winchester and Ballard as the same cartridge.

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Re: 38-55 reloading die question
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2007, 02:57:39 PM »

 Sorry I was wrong, Have been a few times, Marv.

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Re: 38-55 reloading die question
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2007, 03:03:49 PM »
Not wrong Marv, just confused by all the name changes old cartridges have gone thru, I'd mention the Everlasting too, but that would just add more confusion!! ;D

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