The couple of pistol sets I had of them, sized the whole case.The Lee wack-a-mole only neck size.
Mine too.The couple of pistol sets I had of them, sized the whole case.
The couple of pistol sets I had of them, sized the whole case.
You adjust the seating depth to the special length. The sizing and expander work exactly the same.Still unsure how I would actually load .44 Spl in the Magnum "whack a mole" set.
Oh. Ok. So one could load .38 Spl w/ the .357 Magnum loader as well ?You adjust the seating depth to the special length. The sizing and expander work exactly the same.
Yes, and I do that too.Oh. Ok. So one could load .38 Spl w/ the .357 Magnum loader as well ?
Its been a good while now, but I could swear my 38/357 set was full sizing as well.That's only certain calibers like .45 ACP or 9x19 that are generally used in auto loaders. The rest are neck size only.
I still don't quite see how the sizing works. You beat the case flush. A .44 Spl case is what ? 1/8 inch shorter than a Magnum case ?Yes, and I do that too.
The Lee Loaders neck size only in revolver cartridges. You may drive the entire case all the way in, but that doesn't make it full length resizing. They make separate .38 Special and .357 kits, but the only difference is the powder scoop. The dies are cut to adequately neck size the shorter (special) case and neck size the magnum cases just a tad more.
If you are not convinced, call Lee Precision and ask them. Phone (262) 673-3075
As I said, it was quite a while ago that I actually used mine. I got them new back in the late 60's, early 70's, and they were my introduction to reloading.The Lee Loaders neck size only in revolver cartridges. You may drive the entire case all the way in, but that doesn't make it full length resizing. They make separate .38 Special and .357 kits, but the only difference is the powder scoop. The dies are cut to adequately neck size the shorter (special) case and neck size the magnum cases just a tad more.
If you are not convinced, call Lee Precision and ask them. Phone (262) 673-3075
I primarily want a Lee Classic Loader becauseAs I said, it was quite a while ago that I actually used mine. I got them new back in the late 60's, early 70's, and they were my introduction to reloading.
Mine came in the cardboard boxes, and I swear I Ioaded both 38 and 357's with them. The cases did go all the way in the die.
They were a PITA to load with, but they worked. I moved on pretty quick though, and got a Rockchucker that Im still using pretty much daily today.
I sold the Lee sets I had off on eBay a few years back.
I think we've all been there.I primarily want a Lee Classic Loader because
1. It's dirt cheap
2. It's, quite literally, all I have room for.
They're also "dirt simple" to use as well.I primarily want a Lee Classic Loader because
1. It's dirt cheap
2. It's, quite literally, all I have room for.