The Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die, .38 Special / .357 Magnum (part number 90861), sizes the cartridge case and applies a roll crimp in the same station, so every round chambers with factory-like dependability. It’s built for .38 Special / .357 Magnum reloaders who want a firm, consistent crimp without a separate trim-and-chamfer step, since trim length isn’t critical before running a case through this die. An adjusting screw sets exactly how much crimp is applied, so the same setup repeats round after round.

Key Specifications

• .38 Special / .357 Magnum-specific carbide sizing and crimping so the case is resized and crimped correctly for this cartridge in one die.
• carbide sizing ring eliminates the need for case lube during resizing, unlike a steel die.
• threads into any standard 7/8-inch-14 die station the near-universal press thread, so it fits nearly any single-stage or turret press.
• applies a roll crimp locking the bullet in place for dependable ignition, especially with slower-burning magnum powders.
• adjusting screw sets the crimp amount letting you dial in exactly how firm a crimp each load needs.
• trim length is not critical before use skipping the separate trim-and-chamfer step other crimp methods require.
• delivers factory-like chambering dependability for rounds that feed and seat consistently, batch after batch.
• classified as a dedicated Factory Crimp Die built specifically for this crimping step, not general case sizing.
• measures 4.7 in. overall a standard die-body length that fits any standard press die station.
• ships at approximately 0.3875 lb a compact steel die that adds little bulk to a reloading bench order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this replace my sizing die? No, run your normal sizing and seating dies first; this Factory Crimp Die is the final station that crimps the .38 Special / .357 Magnum case mouth.

Do I need to trim my brass before using this die? No. Trim length isn’t critical for this die, which is part of what makes the crimping step faster than other methods.

Buy the Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die, .38 Special / .357 Magnum

Order this .38 Special / .357 Magnum Factory Crimp Die from our Lubbock, TX gun shop with fast shipping to finish your die set. See our full reloading dies lineup for the rest of your .38 Special / .357 Magnum setup.