The RCBS Taper Crimp Seating Die, .38 Special/.357 Magnum (brand part no. 18262) is a single-station seating die built for handloaders who load .38 Special/.357 Magnum on a single-stage or turret press. It threads into any standard die station and combines bullet seating with a taper crimp in one pass, so there is no need to run a separate crimp die after seating. RCBS machines the die from hardened steel to hold seating depth consistently load after load, which matters most for pistol cartridges that headspace on the case mouth rather than the shoulder. It is a straightforward addition to a .38 Special/.357 Magnum reloading bench for anyone loading their own ammunition at home.

Key Specifications

• Built-in taper crimp seats the bullet and applies the crimp in a single die station, cutting a step out of the reloading process.
• Chambered for .38 Special/.357 Magnum sized specifically for this cartridge family so seating depth and crimp diameter land correctly.
• Hardened steel construction resists wear from repeated seating cycles so the die holds its dimensions over thousands of rounds.
• Standard 7/8-14 die thread fits any single-stage, turret, or progressive press built to the industry-standard thread pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this die replace a separate crimp die? Yes, the taper crimp is built into the seating stem, so this single die seats the bullet and crimps the case mouth without an extra station.

Is this die specific to .38 Special/.357 Magnum? Yes, it is machined to the dimensions of .38 Special/.357 Magnum and is not interchangeable with other calibers.

Buy the RCBS Taper Crimp Seating Die, .38 Special/.357 Magnum

Order the RCBS Taper Crimp Seating Die, .38 Special/.357 Magnum from RCBS for reloading gear built to hold tight tolerances load after load. Pick it up from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and add it to your .38 Special/.357 Magnum reloading bench. Browse our reloading dies lineup for more.