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azchisum
12-29-2020, 06:30 PM
I am attempting to bell the 338 Lapua case a little to load cast bullets. I am looking into the 33R m die from Lyman, I have the 30r versions for 30-06 and the 30-30.
What does everybody think of the Lee universal. Is it big enough for the big body 338 case?

Kevins750
12-30-2020, 12:40 AM
I have the Lee die and 338lm case. The case does not fit inside the die but you can still bell with the die.
With both expanders in the appropriate expander is just short of the end of the die. The case mouth fits in
Far enough to bell.

waksupi
12-30-2020, 12:59 PM
Stick some needle nose pliers in the case mouth and give it a twist.

Wansingct
01-02-2021, 09:08 PM
If you're just looking for a little bit of flare at the top, the Lee might work. If you're looking to seat a fatter bullet and not swage it down, look at the NOE expander.

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