38 dies for 357 magnum

#1 · February 21, 2014, 5:42 am

I have the SDB and a caliber conversion kit for a 3 super and 38 super. I am wanting to load 357 magnum. Can I use these dies already or do I still need to purchase different dies for a 357 magnum on the SDB?

#2 · February 21, 2014, 12:24 pm

The users manual page 14 lists the conversion kit part number and parts in them. A manual should have come with the loader. If you do not have it you can download a free copy under the manuals tab (just under the 'my account icon).

The 38 special and 357 Magnum are the same conversion kit.
The 38 super is different part number.

If you are loading 38 special and want to load 357 you just need to make the adjustments.
The 38 super conversion kit will NOT work. See the differences listed below:

.38 Special, .357 Magnum - #20240
#2 Shellplate - #13635
#D Powder Funnel - #13599
#2 Locator Pin (4) - #14062
Sizer Die .38/.357 - #22201
Seater Die .38/.357 - #12673
Crimp Die .38/.357 - #12279
Seat Stem .38/.357 SWC - #12158
Seat Stem .38/.357 WC - #11647
Seat Stem .38/.357 RN - #11429
.38 Super - #20229
#5 Shellplate - #13440
#F Powder Funnel - #13806
#3 Locator Pin (4) - #14060
Sizer Die .38 Super -#22208
Seater Die .38 Super -#12345
Crimp Die .38 Super -#12473
Seat Stem 9mm SWC -#11302
Seat Stem 9mm RN -#12313