Getting ready to reload this round. I need dies to work on 38spl and 357 magnum.
I'm using 650XL progressive press for loading.
Questions is what will work best?
For example, I load 9mm with Dillon dies and it works great, larger throat, can go fast with progressive.
I load 9mm MAK with LEE 3-die set. I don't really like those. Specifically I don't like part that there is no separate crimp dies. I can't go as fast on those, but there is no sticking, works OK
I load 45ACP with LEE 4-die set. Makes great ammo but I like to use lube on those, otherwise I get "jerking". Resizing great, seating great. Last crimping die has this sizing ring to make sure round is properly sized. It works, but on extraction it makes this "jerk". Lubing helps but still.
So, back to 38 special. Is it OK to target both 38 special and 357 with the same die set? Is there specific set that works best?
I see LEE sells 4 die set same as I use for 45ACP but I wonder if it's going to be the same experience(sticking) ? Or should I get Dillon set more suitable for progressive?
I don't really like idea of seating and crimping in one step but maybe for 38spl it's OK?
I'm using 650XL progressive press for loading.
Questions is what will work best?
For example, I load 9mm with Dillon dies and it works great, larger throat, can go fast with progressive.
I load 9mm MAK with LEE 3-die set. I don't really like those. Specifically I don't like part that there is no separate crimp dies. I can't go as fast on those, but there is no sticking, works OK
I load 45ACP with LEE 4-die set. Makes great ammo but I like to use lube on those, otherwise I get "jerking". Resizing great, seating great. Last crimping die has this sizing ring to make sure round is properly sized. It works, but on extraction it makes this "jerk". Lubing helps but still.
So, back to 38 special. Is it OK to target both 38 special and 357 with the same die set? Is there specific set that works best?
I see LEE sells 4 die set same as I use for 45ACP but I wonder if it's going to be the same experience(sticking) ? Or should I get Dillon set more suitable for progressive?
I don't really like idea of seating and crimping in one step but maybe for 38spl it's OK?