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Standard vs cowboy dies - Marlin Ballard 32-40
Nov 30th, 2013 at 3:16pm
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Will be reloading for an original Marlin Ballard 32-40 using .321 165 grain 32-40 Winchester cast bullets  ( 20-1 spg lube ) from Buffalo Arms.  Of the two die sets offered by RCBS which would be the better choice, their standard 2 die set or the cowboy 3 die set and why.  I am also open to other choices!
  
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Re: Standard vs cowboy dies - Marlin Ballard 32-40
Reply #1 - Nov 30th, 2013 at 5:51pm
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You will need the 3 die cowboy set if you plan on loading any cast lead bullets.  The expander die will do a better job of expanding and flaring the case neck so that you can seat a lead bullet without deforming it.
  
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Re: Standard vs cowboy dies - Marlin Ballard 32-40
Reply #2 - Dec 6th, 2013 at 2:46pm
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absolutely the 3 die set, 2 die set is for jacketed stuff
  
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Re: Standard vs cowboy dies - Marlin Ballard 32-40
Reply #3 - Dec 6th, 2013 at 4:45pm
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Who would have thunk it!

I always thought that the cowboy sets has a sizing die on the small side so a loaded round will always chamber even in an old banger with a small cut chamber.

Guess i have to forget something so my old head dont explode (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
  
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Re: Standard vs cowboy dies - Marlin Ballard 32-40
Reply #4 - Dec 7th, 2013 at 1:31am
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Thanks guys.  I've ordered the cowboy set.  Now all I need to do is figure out what primers to use.

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