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Thread: Wtb- 38-55 expander die only or 3 die set

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    Wtb- 38-55 expander die only or 3 die set

    Hi everyone,
    Looking for a 38-55 expander die only, but will also consider a complete die set that comes with expander die. Hopefully someone has something out there so that I can help a buddy get his Dad's Marlin 1893 shooting again.

    Post or PM what you've got.
    Thanks

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    I don't have one to spare, but what size projectiles are you planning to use? There seems to be a very large variation in groove diameters in .38-55 rifles.

    Robert

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    PM sent on something that might work. (Or might not.)

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    I know not a discussion thread, but in my experience, save yourself some grief and just get a set of the RCBS Cowboy dies, made a huge difference in accuracy in my rifle.

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    RCBS Cowboy dies ++

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    Gentlemen,
    Thanks for your suggestions. When the Cowboy dies are available, he plans to buy. For now, I have a sizing die without a button, seating die, and crimp die. Needing something like the "M" die or button just to load him ammo to shoot.

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    Anyone have an M-die or 3 die set for sale?

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    If you have an RCBS expander die body, there is an buy it now auction on eBay for a 38-55 .376 RCBS Cowboy expander plug.

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    Bump- one more time
    Thanks

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    If you tell me what size boolits you are using I can make you one!

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    I have an RCBS Cowboyexpander die that I am not using as I load on a LEE press and use their expander/powder die. 20.00 shipped?

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    Springfield
    PM sent and yes just what I'm looking for.

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    Please close thread and thanks to everyone for input.

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