Will the Redding 38-55 Winchester & Ballard Three Die Set fit my reloading press in Australia?

Yes, this set features the industry-standard 7/8"-14 thread interface, making it fully compatible with all standard single-stage and turret reloading presses available in Australia, including models from Redding, RCBS, Hornady, Lyman, and Lee. You will also need a standard universal ram that accepts a Redding #2 shellholder (Part #11002).

Do I need to lubricate brass cases before using this full-length sizing die?

Yes, because these are precision heat-treated alloy steel dies rather than carbide, external case lubrication is mandatory on all brass prior to sizing. Skipping lubrication will result in stuck cases and potential damage to the decapping rod assembly or die interior.

Does this reloading die set require any electrical compliance or certifications for use in Australia?

No, this product is purely mechanical reloading hardware containing no electrical components, motors, or internal batteries. It requires no 240V mains power, Australian plug, or RCM/SAA electrical compliance certifications.

38-55 Reloading Dies - Redding 80365

The Redding 38-55 Winchester & Ballard Three Die Set (Model 80365) is a precision steel reloading set engineered specifically for straight-wall and slightly tapered .38-55 Winchester and Ballard rifle cartridges. Machined from heat-treated alloy steel on Hardinge Super-Precision lathes, this three-die configuration separates resizing and neck expansion into dedicated stages. This design allows handloaders to properly size the cartridge body, deprime, flare the case mouth to prevent lead shaving, and seat projectiles to uniform depths using standard 7/8"-14 threaded reloading presses.

Key Features

Full Length Sizing Die (#91365): Restores fired brass to factory dimensions while depriming via the integrated decapping rod assembly (#23097) and decapping pin (#01060).
Dedicated Expander Die (#93365): Features an expander plug (#99374) to flare and expand the case mouth, accommodating flat-base and cast lead projectiles without brass or bullet damage.
Bullet Seating Die (#92365): Aligns bullets using a standard seat plug (#01081) and features a built-in roll crimp ring to secure projectiles for tubular magazine feeding.
Precision Construction: Heat-treated alloy steel construction built to industry-standard 7/8"-14 mounting threads for use across single-stage and turret presses.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Redding Reloading Equipment
Model Number: 80365
Calibre: .38-55 Winchester & Ballard
Compatible Bullet Diameters: 0.375 in to 0.380 in
Die Thread Interface: 7/8"-14 standard thread
Required Shellholder: Redding #2 (Part #11002)
Material: Heat-treated alloy steel
Included Components: Full Length Sizing Die, Expander Die, Seating Die with crimp ring, plastic storage box
Shipping Weight: Approximately 0.6 kg to 0.7 kg (1.3 lbs to 1.5 lbs)

Who is the Redding 38-55 Winchester & Ballard Three Die Set for?

Cowboy Action Shooting Competitors — Requires dedicated three-stage loading for vintage straight-wall cartridges, utilising industry-standard 7/8"-14 threads to reliably form and roll-crimp .38-55 Winchester ammunition for lever-action competition.
Cast Bullet Handloaders — Utilises the dedicated expander die with its expander plug to properly bell case mouths, seating 0.375 in to 0.380 in diameter cast or lead bullets without shaving material during bullet seating.

Less suitable for: Reloaders seeking one-step sizing on bottleneck cartridges or handloaders requiring micrometer-adjustable seating depth; these applications require dedicated bottleneck die sets or competition seating dies with micrometer tops.

SKU	RD41886LP
Model #	80365
Brand	Redding
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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