31 short "M" die

[Olevern]

Does anyone here know what the difference is between the Lyman "M" die marked "31 short" and used for the 32-20 (have one) and the one listed by midway specifically for 32 S&W long and 32 H&R magnum. The two "M" dies as listed by Midway have different product numbers. I don't see why I could not use my 31 short one for both the 32-20 and the H&R magnum, I'm loading the same cast bullets in them. Up to now I have mostly shot Hornady 85 gn. jacketed bullets in the H&R magnums and now getting ready to load my own cast with my group buy mold and my RCBS 115 gn. swc mold. Would call Lyman but it's Sunday.

[462]

You may have to run the "short" die body and the plug stem up to accomodate the two longer cases.

[Guesser]

I use a 31 short for 32-20, 327 Magnum, 32 Magnum and 32 S&W Long. All it takes is adjustment.

[Wayne Smith]

The long die body is for rifle length calibers. The 32-20 is the longest of those listed - it should work for all.

[JeffinNZ]

I use a .32ACP expander for .303 Brit cased with great success if that is any help.

[C.F.Plinker]

The short die body will work with cases from 1.3 to 2.25 inches (up to .308 or 30-30 length). The first step on the 31 plug is .310 and the second step is .314 inches.