Will the Redding 83271 form and trim die work with 9x19mm Luger or .38 Special brass?

No, this specific die is engineered strictly for .38 Super Auto cases with a .355-inch projectile diameter. It is incompatible with 9x19mm Luger, .38 Special, or .357 Magnum cases due to differences in case dimensions and headspacing requirements.

What reloading press threading and shellholders are required to set up the Redding 38 Super Trim Die?

The die features an industry-standard 7/8"-14 reloading press threading, making it compatible with almost all standard single-stage and turret reloading presses. For setup, it typically pairs with a standard Redding Shellholder #10, though certain short pistol trimming applications may require an extended shellholder.

How does this trim die operate, and is it suitable for high-volume commercial reloading?

This is a non-powered, mechanical file-trim die designed to hold brass securely inside your press while you use a flat metal file across the hardened top surface to trim excess length. Because it relies on manual filing, it is best suited for small-to-medium batch case prep rather than high-volume production of hundreds to thousands of rounds per hour.

Does this manual reloading accessory require any Australian electrical or regulatory compliance?

As a purely mechanical workshop tool constructed from heat-treated tool steel, the Redding 38 Super Trim Die contains no electrical components. It does not require 240V power, Australian plugs, or electrical certifications such as SAA or RCM.

38 Super Trim Die - Redding 83271

The Redding 38 Super Form & Trim Die (MPN: 83271) is a precision-machined, bench-mounted reloading tool designed to hold .38 Super Auto brass securely inside a standard press for manual case trimming and mouth squaring. Built from hardened tool steel, the die allows excess case length to be removed flush using a standard flat metal file without damaging the die face. Cut to standard chamber dimensions rather than full-length sizing dimensions, it profiles and squares cases without overworking or hardening the brass during the trimming or case-forming process.

Key Features

File-Trim Functionality: Secures .38 Super Auto cases to allow manual trimming flush across the heat-treated, hardened tool steel die face.
Chamber-Dimension Profiling: Cut to standard chamber specifications to hold brass true without the excessive work-hardening caused by full-length sizing dies.
Case Forming Capability: Serves as an intermediate forming and trimming die when reforming donor brass to .38 Super dimensions prior to final sizing.
Standard Press Mounting: Integrates with conventional single-stage presses via industry-standard 7/8"-14 threading.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Redding Reloading Equipment
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 83271
Calibre Compatibility: .38 Super Auto (.355" projectile diameter)
Thread Size: 7/8"-14 industry-standard press thread
Shellholder Compatibility: Standard Redding Shellholder #10 (extended shellholder may be required for short-case clearance)
Power Requirements: Manual / non-powered mechanical operation
Material: Heat-treated, precision-ground hardened tool steel

Who is the Redding 38 Super Form & Trim Die for?

IPSC and Action Pistol Competitors — Requires precise case-length consistency for high-pressure .38 Super Auto ammunition using .355" projectiles to maintain reliable feeding, proper headspacing, and uniform crimping in competition handguns using this 38 Super reload trim die.
Precision Handloaders — Mounts via standard 7/8"-14 threads into standard single-stage reloading presses, allowing reloaders to square mouths and file-trim .38 Super Auto cases to exact length without work-hardening the brass.

Less suitable for: High-volume reloaders producing hundreds to thousands of rounds per hour, who are better served by motorized case trimmers or progressive press-mounted power trimmers, or those reloading .38 Special, .357 Magnum, or 9x19mm Luger cartridges, which require their own calibre-specific trimming dies.

SKU	RD41930LP
Model #	83271
Brand	Redding
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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