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The Lee 38 Special 3-Die Classic Turret Press Kit is one of the easiest ways to get into handgun reloading without piecing together a bench full of separate gear. It pairs the Classic Turret Press with a carbide 3-die set sized for 38 Special and 357 Magnum, so you can start cranking out your own ammo once you add brass, bullets, powder, and primers. The press itself is the heart of the setup, built on the same solid steel linkage and sturdy iron base as Lee's Classic Cast line, which gives it a smooth, planted feel every time you pull the hardwood-gripped lever.
The four-hole turret is the real time saver here. Instead of swapping dies between every step like you would on a single stage, you rotate the turret to advance to the next operation and build a complete round one pull at a time. The auto-index feature turns the head for you as you work, and reloaders routinely report rates above 250 rounds per hour once they find their rhythm. The rigid cast iron frame backs up the oversized ram, which is drilled completely through so spent primers drop into an attached tube and stay out of your way.
Because the included 3-die set is carbide, you can skip case lubing when loading straight-wall pistol brass, which cuts down on mess and setup time. The kit also comes with Lee's Safety Prime for seating primers right on the press, and the Deluxe Auto Drum powder measure handles charging duties with consistent throws across a wide range of loads.
This press isn't locked to one caliber. Pick up extra turrets and die sets down the road and you can switch between calibers in seconds, so the kit grows right along with your bench. For anyone loading 38 Special plinking rounds or stepping up to 357 Magnum, it's a dependable, no-nonsense foundation that's made in the USA and backed by Lee's reputation.
Yes. The carbide 3-die set in this kit is sized for both 38 Special and 357 Magnum, since the two share the same bullet diameter and case design with the Magnum simply running a longer case. You can load either cartridge on the same dies without swapping anything out.
No, not for the straight-wall pistol brass this kit handles. The included dies are carbide, which lets you size 38 Special and 357 Magnum cases without case lube. That saves a step and keeps your bench a lot cleaner.
You'll need the components themselves: brass, bullets, powder, and primers. A good set of load data and a shell holder for your caliber rounds things out. The press, carbide dies, Safety Prime, and Auto Drum powder measure are all here, so the hardware side is covered.
With the auto-index engaged, reloaders commonly report rates above 250 rounds per hour once they get into a steady rhythm. The turret advances to the next step as you cycle the lever, so you build a complete round each pull instead of running cases through in batches. Your real-world pace depends on the caliber and how dialed in your process is.
| UPC | 734307921163 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 92116 |
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