Texas Red Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 To the Fire and 38-40 shooters, While back there was a discussion concerning Hornady vs RCBS 38-40 dies...Some postulated that Hornady are superior to RCBS Cowboy dies or regular dies??? How are they different and what are the strengths and weakness's of both??? I'd like to know... Texas Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Creek Sam, SASS# 78004 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Lee's worked fine for me. Just got a 38-40 Marlin. Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Creek Sam, SASS# 78004 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Sorry, Double tap. Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams 3674 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 FWIW, I use C&H 4D dies. More important than the brand of dies, is the Lee Factory Crimp to go with them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Cord Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I have used a set of Lee dies for well over 20 years. I had the sizer die trimmed about 1/4" so that I could set the shoulder back to it's original size. I also use the Lee Factory Crimp Die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I've got dies from Lee, Lyman, Pacific, Hornady, RCBS, Redding, Dillon, and probably a couple others that aren't coming to mind at the moment, and I don't see a whit of difference in the end result from any of them. My .38-40 dies are Lee, and, like Ethan Cord, I had to chuck 'em up and trim the sizer die a bit so they'd chamber in my Vaqueros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Cord Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Double tap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I'm using the Hornady's, haven't needed to do any extra work to the sizer, plenty of adjustment. I also use the Lee factory Crimp die........Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Morgan Rum, SASS #6859 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 been shooting 38-40 for several years now. I've had no problems with using Lee dies the whole time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Red Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 Thanks pards for all the input...You're settling this inquiring mind.. TR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosey West Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I load 38/40's on a Lee Pro 1000 with 3 stages. The 1st two dies are Lees but the seating and crimping die is a RCBS. If everything is adjusted right it makes great reloads. One thing I always do is have a Revolver on the bench to try seating the cartirdges in to make sure the case hasn't bulged anywhere. If the cartridge doesn't want to seat all the way then you have to back off a little until it does. Check after any changes are made and don't forget to lube those cases. Mosey West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio Brazos Kid Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I have been partial to Hornady New Dimension Dies for several years, due to their superior seating die design. They have the sliding collet that insures straight line seating, as is commonly found in competition dies. This has proven to me to be a better approach to bullet seating, and I have added the seating dies to all my previously purchased RCBS die sets. I also use the Lee Factory crimp dies on all Bottle neck cases, and the Redding Profile Crimp Die on all straight wall pistol cases. RBK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlicLee SASS #16638 Life Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 On the resizing die, RCBS has 2 different sets of dies, one for a jacket rifle, the other for resizing lead bullets, been using it, lead set for 11 years. I dont know anything about Hornady, tried Redding didnt work at all. Never had to grind or shorten the die. Used separate die to crimp, I used the Redding profile crimp, RCBS crimp, Lee crimps all worked fine, I only use bullets with no crimp groove, more accurate, no back splash especially with straight wall cases, used to shoot 44 mags and crimping where I want gives me same feel shot after shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I have Many sets of reloading Dies !!!!! In the 70s I had plenty of Green Boxes(RCBS) now I have one set of RCBS dies left, they have all been traded off for better dies as in my Buisness, I can't be bothered with second rate dies..... Most of my dies are Hornady (85%) 14.75% are Lyman and I have a couple sets of Lee Dies .... So my shelves of dies are mostly red & orange with one green box ... Machining processes have improved, addvancement in die design have come ,,,,, Except at RCBS where it's same old Same old .... For the most part lee dies are better made than RCBS ... Redding Makes great Dies ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, But,,,,,,,, They are over priced .... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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