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.378 X .381 case expander for 38-55 etc.
Apr 7th, 2015 at 5:21pm
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I have a post over on the NOE forum (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) asking for a list of people who would like a proper case expander, for oversize bullets, for older 38-55, 38-56 and 38-72 calibers. They fit the Lee universal expander die (cheap) and do a very good job. If you need one go over and add your name. 10 names and he will produce them.
  
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Re: .378 X .381 case expander for 38-55 etc.
Reply #1 - Apr 8th, 2015 at 11:08am
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I just use my Lyman M die with the correct size expander.
  
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Reply #2 - Apr 8th, 2015 at 2:00pm
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And you found one of the correct size?
  
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Re: .378 X .381 case expander for 38-55 etc.
Reply #3 - Apr 8th, 2015 at 7:52pm
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Irascible wrote on Apr 8th, 2015 at 2:00pm:
And you found one of the correct size?


I make my own expanders for cast bullets - smallest diameter that goes deepest is such that there is a very small clearance (close sliding fit) the larger diameter is short and just enough to easily place the bullet into the case by hand; the third 'diameter' is a slight taper to ease entry of the bullet.

It is a game - depends on bullet diameter, wall thickness(es) and chamber diameter.
  
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