Pistol powder dispenser/ neck expander

kylewood · November 21, 2010, 03:13 AM

can anybody recommended a powder dispenser with a case neck expander for reloading 38 and 357? Using a single stage RCBS.

Wood

jhansman · November 21, 2010, 06:23 AM

I use the Lee Powder-through-expander die that comes with their pistol die sets for 38 spl & 357 mag. With on-press priming, I can prime, bell the case mouth and charge the case in one step.

t45 · November 21, 2010, 10:13 AM

Im thinking about using a Hornady LNL set up for my Rock Chucker press.

Waldog · November 21, 2010, 10:56 AM

Using a powder measure/expander setup on a single stage press seems like "false economy" to me. I think you would be far better off using a standard loading block that holds 50 cases. Use a powder funnel and a bench mounted powder measure. You'll charge those cases quicker than if you charged/expanded each case one at a time. There will be less chance of spilling powder as you only handle the charged case once will seating the bullet.

That said, the Hornady Case Activated Powder measure is highly recommended. I also highly recommend this for to "bell" the case mouths: www.powderfunnels.com.

It works with the Hornady measure set up and will "bell" any case from .30 to .50! Works like a dream!!

November 21, 2010, 03:13 AM	#1
kylewood Member Join Date: August 12, 2009 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 48	Pistol powder dispenser/ neck expander can anybody recommended a powder dispenser with a case neck expander for reloading 38 and 357? Using a single stage RCBS. Wood

November 21, 2010, 06:23 AM	#2
jhansman Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2007 Posts: 624	I use the Lee Powder-through-expander die that comes with their pistol die sets for 38 spl & 357 mag. With on-press priming, I can prime, bell the case mouth and charge the case in one step. __________________ Blessed is the man who has nothing to say, and cannot be compelled to say it.

November 21, 2010, 10:56 AM	#4
Waldog Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2007 Location: SOCAL Posts: 339	Using a powder measure/expander setup on a single stage press seems like "false economy" to me. I think you would be far better off using a standard loading block that holds 50 cases. Use a powder funnel and a bench mounted powder measure. You'll charge those cases quicker than if you charged/expanded each case one at a time. There will be less chance of spilling powder as you only handle the charged case once will seating the bullet. That said, the Hornady Case Activated Powder measure is highly recommended. I also highly recommend this for to "bell" the case mouths: www.powderfunnels.com. It works with the Hornady measure set up and will "bell" any case from .30 to .50! Works like a dream!! __________________ I am the Christian Conservative that CNN warned you about!! Last edited by Waldog; November 21, 2010 at 11:06 AM.

November 21, 2010, 10:13 AM	#3
t45 Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2010 Location: Belews Creek, NC. Posts: 577	Im thinking about using a Hornady LNL set up for my Rock Chucker press.