What dies do you use to reload 30 WCF and 32 WS?

KevH · Post by **KevH** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:49 pm

What dies are you guys using to reload 30 WCF and 32 WS?

I plan on shooting mainly cast bullets.

Post by **Hobie** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:59 pm

I don't reload the .32 WS. However, I use RCBS for the .30 WCF and have, with perfect satisfaction, for many years. I load cast and jacketed.

spaceman spiff · Post by **spaceman spiff** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:00 pm

For the 30 WCF, RCBS Cowboy dies.

They LOOK cool, too......

spaceman

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:02 pm

RCBS for 30wcf, no problems.

Borregos · Post by **Borregos** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:15 pm

RCBS for both

earlmck · Post by **earlmck** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:25 pm

I use Lee dies for both cartridges, with the addition of the Lyman "M" die. I especially like the setup for the 30 wcf where I nearly always use the collet neck size die (that you get with the "deluxe" die set, or you can buy separately) followed by the Lyman "M" expanding die. This works especially well with cast bullets because the low pressures of those loads result in hardly ever needing to full-length size, using the collet die eliminates any need for lube, and then the "M" die opens up the mouth of the case to nicely start the cast bullet without any shaving.

The only thing that messes up this plan is when I have to be prepared to load for something other than my Marlin 30, so have to full-length size so the round will go into other rifles.

With my 32 spcl I don't anticipate loading a lot of rounds and haven't acquired anything but the basic 2-die set for it so far.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:28 pm

Hobie wrote:I don't reload the .32 WS. However, I use RCBS for the .30 WCF and have, with perfect satisfaction, for many years. I load cast and jacketed.

Ditto. I have 2 sets. One from the early '70s and one newer set. Virtually unchanged except for the methood to set the locking rings in place.

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:43 pm

Most of my dies are lee only because that is what I can get easily locally. I have used RCBS and Hornady on different calibers and haven't noticed any difference. I do not load cast so maybe a different thing all together with that kind of bullet.

veeman · Post by **veeman** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:41 am

All my reloading dies are Lyman. 30-30, 32WS, 45Colt, 45-70, 45ACP, 9mm, 357, 30-06, 44-40, 38-55, 30Carbine, I think thats it.

jlchucker · Post by **jlchucker** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:56 am

I don't load for 32 Special, but got started on the 30-30 a long time ago, and still have the RCBS dies that I began with. I've since used some Lee dies, and for sure a Lyman M die when loading cast bullets. I've mostly used RCBS for everything.

Leverdude · Post by **Leverdude** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:14 am

Dont have a 32 but I use Lee dies for 90% on my loading.

damienph · Post by **damienph** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:22 am

I use RCBS.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:24 am

RCBS. I have two sets from the mid 70s. They work just fine.

Joe

DerekR · Post by **DerekR** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:14 am

I use Lee dies for the 30/30. I love the Factory Crimp Die. I don't reload a large volume of .32 WS so I use a Lee Loader. I can crimp with the FCD from my 30/30 dies if I want.

mikld · Post by **mikld** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:20 am

I have a Herter's die set and a Lee Loader in 30 WCF.

two bit okie · Post by **two bit okie** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:25 am

lee dies, and cast bullets exclusivlly.......mostly.........only, yah only

Charles · Post by **Charles** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:25 am

I use RCBS dies for both. Both sets are well over 20 years old.

jnyork · Post by **jnyork** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:35 am

RCBS for both.

Mike D. · Post by **Mike D.** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 3:01 pm

Lyman and Lee. Despite the fact that I live not far from RCBS I do not like their products. I do own 20-25 RCBS sets but they have broken on several occasions which led to me purchasing extra pins and decapping rods. No such thing as being warranted forever. Many loader swear by them, but I swear at them.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 3:55 pm

What's the difference between the RCBS regular dies and the cowboy dies?

Leverdude · Post by **Leverdude** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:44 pm

Rusty wrote:What's the difference between the RCBS regular dies and the cowboy dies?

The CB dies are case hardened so they look cool & they include a fancy stepped expander thats great for cast bullets. I use them in most calibers I use cast bullets in. The closest thing I can compare it to is the Lyman "M" expander.

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:31 pm

RCBS

Malamute · Post by **Malamute** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:43 pm

RCBS and Lyman 310. The M expanding die in the 310 tool is good for cast loads.

BenT · Post by **BenT** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:56 pm

The 32 special from Lee is the only Lee die that I noticed a problem with. The full length sizing die decapping pin was a little over sized. If you did not have the decapping pin nut cranked down tight, when resizing the decapping pin would get pulled out of the die on the return stroke. I use my 30-30 fcd on the 32 special and it works great. 30-30 dies are Lee.

41 Redhawk · Post by **41 Redhawk** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 3:33 pm

I use Redding for the 30/30. I don't have a 32WS

3leggedturtle · Post by **3leggedturtle** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 3:44 am

Lee 30/30 2 die set I bought in 1974 for $8. Brand new from Gander Mtn, mail order catalog

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