.32 Short and .32 Long dies

[LeadHead72]

Anybody here own a set of RCBS dies in 32 Long from the 1980s or so? If so, can you tell me if the seating die is capable of crimping a 32 Short or is it too deep?

[Green Frog]

Mine are carbide and came in the grey plastic box. I got them used, but I’m guessing they’re too new for you, right?
Froggie

[LeadHead72]

I don't know but am just curious if the crimp "ring" is too deep for .32 Short, the brass of which is only about .600" long.

[Bmi48219]

LeadHead72,
You can always call RCBS and ask them.

[woody1]

I have a set of RCBS dies from mid 80's for 32 Long/32 ACP w/ different expander stem for each. They will not crimp 32 S&W. I have used the size die sans decapper to give a little crimp. FWIW Regards, Woody

[LeadHead72]

I have a set of RCBS dies from mid 80's for 32 Long/32 ACP w/ different expander stem for each. They will not crimp 32 S&W. I have used the size die sans decapper to give a little crimp. FWIW Regards, Woody

Thank you for that info!

[Wayne Smith]

I crimp mine in my 310 die set in a TrueLine Jr press. Works fine!

[racepres]

As I recall, the Lee set we have is marked 32 ACP/32 S&W/32S&WLong/32H&RMag
I have loaded all 4... but... do Not recall the crimp set-up for S&W... Will check in next couple days!!
Edit... Joys of Turret Press, one bolt and Checking... No.. These will Not Roll crimp a 32S&W... Long and H&R Mag??? Yup
IDK how anyone decided this seating die was gonna do much of anything except seat a Bullet on a 32ACP???

[Rattlesnake Charlie]

My Lee die set will crimp the short one. Might see if a .32 ACP die will crimp enough for you needs.

[racepres]

My Lee die set will crimp the short one. Might see if a .32 ACP die will crimp enough for you needs.

Interesting... is the set marked for 32H&RMag??

[Rattlesnake Charlie]

Interesting... is the set marked for 32H&RMag??

Box says "32 Smith & Wesson"
Lee's website:
3 DI SET 32 S&W CARB
Lee 32 S&W Pistol 3-Die Set includes Carbide Full Length Sizing Die, Bullet Seating Die, Powder Thru Expanding Die, Universal Shell Holder, Powder Dipper and Instructions/Load Data.

I assume they will load anything longer than the 32 S&W just like .38 Spl dies load .357 mag and max.

[BC17A]

Midway has that Lee 32S&W set in stock.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1011201072?pid=832053#reviews

[LeadHead72]

Midway has that Lee 32S&W set in stock.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1011201072?pid=832053#reviews

Thank you, I just ordered a set and got free shipping with adding enough items to get it over the $49 minimum. That's about as cheap as a person is going to find for a set of these, I think.

[rintinglen]

I used my Lee 32 ACP seater die to crimp the handful of 32 S&W cartridges I have loaded.

[LeadHead72]

Midway USA had the correct dies for around $41 or so, and free shipping on orders of $49 and above. So I added a couple of items to get over $49 and everything arrived in the mail yesterday. Thank you everyone for your input.