550c 38/357 dies
Quote from Reloader on September 8, 2021, 5:58 pmDillon is 60 weeks out for dies. What is a good replacement ? I was told Lee are too short, lock ring has to be installed under plate, don’t know if that work work for taller 357.
Thanks
Dillon is 60 weeks out for dies. What is a good replacement ? I was told Lee are too short, lock ring has to be installed under plate, don’t know if that work work for taller 357.
Thanks
Quote from Reloader on September 11, 2021, 1:13 amI'm really sorry to hear about this backlog. Have you checked local gunshops, gun shows and even EBAY to acquire the Dillon die set? I think RCBS dies will work okay. Bear in mind that their resizing die comes with a very slender decapping rod that is prone to bending, and you'll till need to acquire and use a Dillion powder die. Good luck!
Terry
I'm really sorry to hear about this backlog. Have you checked local gunshops, gun shows and even EBAY to acquire the Dillon die set? I think RCBS dies will work okay. Bear in mind that their resizing die comes with a very slender decapping rod that is prone to bending, and you'll till need to acquire and use a Dillion powder die. Good luck!
Terry
Quote from Humbo on June 14, 2023, 8:55 pmI think Lee started making their die set longer. Give them a call and see what they say.
- 262-673-3075
- Good luck!
- TF
I think Lee started making their die set longer. Give them a call and see what they say.
- 262-673-3075
- Good luck!
- TF
Quote from al b on June 16, 2023, 1:27 pmEbay is a great source. Used dies work fine and are cheap and available.
Ebay is a great source. Used dies work fine and are cheap and available.
Quote from mikkke on June 25, 2023, 12:49 amI have had .357/.38 Lee dies for years before buying my 550C and they work fine.
I have had .357/.38 Lee dies for years before buying my 550C and they work fine.
Quote from Xiphos on August 29, 2023, 9:40 pmOn the Dillon site:
44515 - Redding NxGEN Carbide Pistol Three-Die Set | .38/.357 Magnum + $178.00
Ebay:
used
Vintage LYMAN AA 38/357 Deluxe Dies 3-Die Pistol Set With Wrench | eBay
new
RCBS COMBO DIE SET 38 / 357 RN SWC WC Part # 18208 | eBay
from RCBS direct:
3 Die Set Including Carbide Sizer Die Expander | RCBS
Dies are out there. Ya just need to look around.
On the Dillon site:
44515 - Redding NxGEN Carbide Pistol Three-Die Set | .38/.357 Magnum + $178.00
Ebay:
used
Vintage LYMAN AA 38/357 Deluxe Dies 3-Die Pistol Set With Wrench | eBay
new
RCBS COMBO DIE SET 38 / 357 RN SWC WC Part # 18208 | eBay
from RCBS direct:
3 Die Set Including Carbide Sizer Die Expander | RCBS
Dies are out there. Ya just need to look around.