Lee Carbide 3-die Set - .38 Short Colt/.38 Long Colt

The Lee Carbide 3-die Set for .38 Short Colt/.38 Long Colt is a complete reloading solution purpose-built for shooters and reloaders working with classic revolver cartridges. Whether you're a competitive shooter, historical firearm enthusiast, or tactical trainer maintaining vintage military or law enforcement weapons, this three-die system delivers the precision and durability required for consistent ammunition production. Lee's carbide die technology eliminates the need for case lubrication, streamlining the reloading process while maintaining strict dimensional tolerances essential for reliable performance in period-correct or modern reproductions of these venerable calibers.

This three-die set features a full-length carbide sizing die, a bullet seating die, and a powder-through expanding die—the core architecture for safe, repeatable cartridge assembly. Carbide construction resists wear and eliminates the case lubrication step required by steel dies, reducing prep time in high-volume reloading sessions. The universal shell holder accommodates standard press mounting, while the included powder dipper enables quick charge measurement for efficient workflow. Each die is precision-machined to Lee's exacting standards, ensuring proper case dimensions, consistent bullet seating depth, and reliable powder charging across hundreds of rounds without measurable drift.

Reloaders focusing on .38 Short Colt or .38 Long Colt ammunition—whether for Colt Police Positive revolvers, historical military revolvers, or sport shooting—will benefit from this set's compatibility with all standard single-stage and progressive presses. The die set is fully serviceable and pairs seamlessly with Lee's broader reloading component ecosystem, allowing shooters to scale production from small batches to serious volume. Installation requires only press-specific mounting hardware, making integration straightforward for both experienced reloaders and those new to handloading these less common cartridges.