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This is Lee Precision's way of celebrating four decades of the Challenger press, and it's a solid value for anyone loading wheelgun rounds. The 40th Anniversary Pack bundles the third-generation Challenger III single-stage press with a complimentary .38 Special / .357 Magnum Breech Lock Carbide 3-Die Set, so you've got a complete starting point for loading two of the most versatile revolver cartridges in one box.
The press itself sticks with the tried-and-true "O" frame design, which is the strongest and most popular style of single-stage press for good reason. The larger-than-average 4-inch opening gives you plenty of hand clearance when you're seating bullets or working longer cases. Lee reworked the lever on this generation with an ergonomic shape that cuts out the stooping at the bottom of the stroke, so long sessions at the bench feel a lot easier on your back and wrists.
Two features really pull their weight here. First is the Breech Lock Quick Change die system, which lets you swap dies with a simple twist of the wrist and keeps your settings locked in, so you never have to re-adjust once a die is dialed. Second is the through-ram primer disposal, where spent primers drop through the ram and collect in a tube instead of piling up on the frame. That keeps grime off the press and your workspace tidy.
Because the carbide sizing die does the work without case lube, loading straight-wall pistol brass goes quick and clean. The included 3-die set covers full-length carbide sizing, powder-through expanding, and bullet seating, plus the Smart Lock bushings are color-coded for fast die identification. Priming is handled right on the press with the Lee Lever Prime system, which now sits up front where the action is and changes between small and large primer arms without tools. For folks loading practice loads, plinking ammo, or working up magnum hunting rounds, this pack hits the sweet spot of simple, strong, and made in the USA.
Yes. The included Breech Lock Carbide 3-Die Set is sized for both .38 Special and .357 Magnum, since the two cartridges share the same bullet diameter. You can load either one with the same die set, just adjust your seating depth and powder charge for the cartridge you're building.
No, the carbide sizing die lets you size straight-wall pistol brass without lube, which saves a messy step and speeds things up. That's one of the big perks of carbide dies for handgun reloading. You'll still want to keep your brass reasonably clean before running it through.
Yes, the Challenger III is a single-stage "O" frame press, which is the strongest and most common press style. It performs one operation per pull of the handle, making it a great choice for new handloaders and anyone who values precision and control over speed. The Breech Lock system still lets you swap dies quickly without losing your settings.
It uses the Lee Lever Prime system, which lets you seat primers right on the press. The priming position sits up front where you can see what you're doing, and you can switch between small and large primer arms with no tools. The press is also compatible with the Safety Prime primer feeder accessory if you want automated primer feeding, though that's sold separately.
| UPC | 734307921309 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 92130 |
| Shipping Weight | 7.023 |
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