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Offline Honolulu

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357 Maxi dies
« on: May 09, 2011, 11:35:35 AM »
Aloha,

I just sent a receiver back for a 357 mag barrel which I will ream out to Maxi. It will be based on the BC carbine. To keep the period theme I will be installing a Wm Malcolm (Leatherwood clone) 3X.

Has anyone used a Lyman 38/357 mag 310 tool to reload the Maxi? A 7/8 by 14 die set will not fill the spirit of this build.

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Offline rdlange

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Re: 357 Maxi dies
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2011, 04:15:04 PM »
Inquiring minds would also like to know if we can use 45 long colt, Lyman 310 dies for 454 Casull reloading?

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Re: 357 Maxi dies
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2011, 10:48:29 PM »
I use the deluxe Lee Carbide Set for .38s, mags and Maxis and it works fine.....and my little Handi likes what I make.  It too is on a BC Carbine stock set.

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Re: 357 Maxi dies
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2011, 03:33:04 AM »
Put question about 357 maxi and 454 Casull on 'Cast Bollits' forum last night.  Got answer:

"The answer to both your questions is a qualified "yes". Since each of those cartridges are only longer versions of the basic cartridge with identical base, mouth, and crimp dimensions. You might have to switch to a large handle to allow unscrewing the dies enough to work with the longer cartridges. "

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Re: 357 Maxi dies
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2011, 03:37:10 AM »
I also use Lee carbide die set for 38 spl. and load 38,357,360 DW and 357 max. good luck.
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Re: 357 Maxi dies
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2011, 03:54:58 AM »
The old Lee 'hand pounder' 357M set would work too, I think, and is very like some of the vintage reloading sets from the 'buff hunt' era.
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Re: 357 Maxi dies
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2011, 03:55:51 AM »
the 310 tool only sizes the mouth of the case ( even on stright wall case )so it would seem 38 spl. dies could work.
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