Sco77w Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 I am about to get a Marlin 1894 in 38 /357 and would like to start reloading for it. Ideally I would like a multi turret press (minimum 3) and something that is compatible with the Hornady dies. I am new to reloading so will need everything. I will eventually want to reload 303 too but got another shotgun slot to fill on my FAC before I buy a 303 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONAH898 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Start with a lee single stage mate lot easier to use, get your full set up from Henry kranks for bowt £130 for the lee anniversary kit then just need a set of .38special dies as these do .357 to and the lee loading manual then all sorted beside your brass heads powder and primers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco77w Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks. If I can't pick up some second hand gear it looks like this will be the way I go. Do the Hornady dies fit the Lee press? I've heard that they are far better quality and give better results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONAH898 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 I cudnt tell you mate to be honest as just started reloading myself so my dad and I went halves and just brought everything we needed from kranks, if you loading .357 and .38 special rounds I found it easier just to buy a second set of dies to save keep altering between calibers so have them set for both ready. Also I personally brought a set of digital scales as my eyes weren't brilliant for the balance beam type and also a lube pad as sum people say you don't need to use lube on a carbide die and sum say you do I found out the hard way having to hammer a case out of my die not using lube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco77w Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 I'll probably find a load I'm happy with and stick to it whether that be a 38 special or 357 magnum. So one set of dies for that calibre will be enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONAH898 Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 I load 100's of .38 special at a times so brought 3 loading trays from kranks so can powder 150 at a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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