H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I have a line on an old Colt revolver chambered in .38 Long Colt. If I obtain it, I will of course need to handload ammo for it. I have a few questions. 1. Can you create .38LC brass by trimming back .38 Specials? I am reasonably certain that you can, but I don't want so *assume* anything. I have a bunch of surplus .38 Specials that just have numbers on the headstamp that I would use, if possile. 2. Do you need a separate set of dies, or can a standard set of RCBS .38 Special/357 Mangums be used? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Coles SASS 1188 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 1. Can you create .38LC brass by trimming back .38 Specials? I am reasonably certain that you can, but I don't want so *assume* anything. I have a bunch of surplus .38 Specials that just have numbers on the headstamp that I would use, if possile. Yes, you can (at least I do for my conversion). 2. Do you need a separate set of dies, or can a standard set of RCBS .38 Special/357 Mangums be used? I use the 38/.357 sizing dies but, I use a 9mm crimp die (properly adjusted). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butch McGie, SASS#71758 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 U can get a set of 38 long colt dies from Lee for about $25. then u won't have to cobble something up and change your settings. a box of factory Winchester 38 long colt will set u back about $35 but at least u will have the brass. Starline sells the brass. Hodgdon has the reloading data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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