matteekay Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I'm thinking of changing to 38 Long Colt so my K-frames can fully eject on the clock. Is anyone loading it on a 650? Do standard .38/.357 does work or do I need to mix in some 9mm? What about the powder funnel? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrakenFan69 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I'm loading 38 Medium Colt on a 650. Here's what I'm using. Small Case Feed Plate 38 Special Dillon Sizing Die 9mm case flare in powder die. (38 wouldn't go low enough to flare.) I'm loading a Lee 358-158 RF so I use the 38 Special Dillon Seating Die Lee 38 Special FCD. Normally this wouldn't reach but I use the crimp ring out of a .40 S&W FCD on top of the 38 Special one in the die to keep it from being pushed up. Works like a champ. Hope that helps, Good luck! Kraken Fan #69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 I'm loading 38 Medium Colt on a 650. Here's what I'm using. That’s a huge help. Thanks!What length are your Mid Colt cases?I have spare .38 and 9mm dies, so it sounds like I might be better off running a .38 sizer, 9mm crimp die and whichever seater reaches? I use SNS 160’s with no crimp groove.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onebadeye Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I load 38 long colt on a 550 with 38 spc-357 dies never a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrakenFan69 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 38 long is just over 1", Medium is 0.9" & Short is 0.735" i believe. Kraken Fan #69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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