Hornady Custom Grade Series III COWBOY .38 Special/COWBOY .357 Remington Maximum Pistol 3-Die Set

The Hornady Custom Grade Series III Cowboy 3-die set is engineered for precision reloading of .38 Special, .357 Magnum and .357 Remington Maximum pistol cartridges. This die set is meticulously crafted to ensure consistent performance and reliability, catering to the needs of both amateur and professional reloaders. The set includes three essential dies - a full-length resizing die, an expander die and a seating die. The full-length resizing die is designed to restore fired cases to their original dimensions, ensuring smooth chambering and optimal performance. The expander die precisely opens the case mouth to facilitate bullet seating, while the seating die ensures accurate bullet placement and consistent crimping. Each die is constructed from high-quality steel, providing durability and longevity. The dies are compatible with standard 7/8-14 threaded presses, making them versatile and easy to integrate into existing reloading setups. The set also features Hornady's Sure-Loc lock rings, which maintain precise adjustments and prevent slippage during operation. The Hornady Custom Grade Series III Cowboy 3-Die Set is an essential tool for reloaders seeking to achieve superior accuracy and performance in their .38 Special, .357 Magnum and .357 Remington Maximum cartridges. A secondary category of bottleneck rifle cartridges Dual-die configuration - precision-calibrated sizing die and high accuracy bullet seating die for optimized reloading performance For cartridges with slightly lower popularity The seater adjustment screw facilitates precise calibration of bullet seating depths, ensuring optimal alignment and consistency in ammunition assembly The compression lock utilizes an O-ring to provide the required tension, facilitating precise adjustments and ensuring the die set remains securely in position The retainer ring features a quick-release mechanism, enabling rapid disassembly and efficient cleaning of the die within seconds Zip spindle design - integrated into all full-length size dies, the zip spindle ensures secure locking to prevent slippage Precision-cut light threads on both the spindle and spindle collet facilitate fine-tuned adjustments by rotating the spindle, while enabling swift zip movements for larger positional changes The Hornady Sure-Loc lock rings encircle the die, exerting uniform pressure to secure the ring The locking screw fastens the ring without thread contact, preventing potential damage from pliers Precision engineering - the internal die profile is meticulously machined and polished to ensure seamless operation, minimizing case adhesion and friction Our pistol dies predominantly feature a titanium nitride gold ring finish, surpassing carbide in hardness and eliminating the need for lubrication This ultra-durable coating is ideal for resizing soft pistol brass without scratching cases The elliptical expander, exclusive to Hornady, offers superior performance compared to traditional ball expanders It ensures exceptionally smooth neck sizing while significantly reducing friction and case neck stretching The internal threading design prevents the expander from becoming dislodged and the elliptical shape eliminates the necessity for a separate expander die when necking up to the next caliber The in-line bullet seating system ensures precise alignment of the bullet, case neck and seating stem within the sleeve prior to the bullet entering the case neck This system comprises a floating bullet alignment sleeve, a floating steel seating stem and an integrated crimper, all designed to achieve benchrest precision As bullets enter the die, they are aligned within the sleeve to ensure optimal seating and improved accuracy Expander dies create a uniform, slight bell or flare on the mouths of straight-walled rifle or pistol cases This process prepares the cases to facilitate smoother powder and bullet insertion