.380 - The Firearms Forum

TheGunClinger · 01-24-2010, 08:41 AM

Got tired of trying to find .380 so I bit the Bullet

and ordered all the components I need, I think. I have the Lee Pro 1000 press.
I ordered the
Lee carbide die set
shellplate #4
a progressive press small case slider
progressive press small case feeder
500 rounds of bullets (a bitch to find) shoulda got a 1000

I already have enough brass. Does anyone know what else I need? Any help will be appreciated.

old semperfi · 01-24-2010, 09:01 AM

yes,you will need a set of calipers to gauge over all cartridge length,a good reloading manual,i prefere lyman.a way to trim cases,i use a cheap lee in a power drill,a case champer,this also i purchased from lee,and eventually a case polisher.this you can also use a lee case holder, a drill and 0000 steel wool.this is just the beginning but will dif get you going.i think later you may want to buy a powder scale,either balance beam or electronic.it all depends on how far you want to go. old semperfi

rocklinskier · 01-24-2010, 09:04 AM

Powder, and a bullet puller for any mistakes

TheGunClinger · 01-24-2010, 09:24 AM

Sorry guys, I should have said in the beginning that I have all of the above mentioned equipment and load .38 .357 .45acp .44 mag and .50 AE. I just needed whatever I need for the .380. I listed what I bought for my Lee machine and need to know what if anything else I may have missed. You all know how it is to get started on your project and discover that you lack one stupid part. I DO appreciate your input though!

res45 · 01-24-2010, 10:48 AM

.380 bullets

http://www.missouribullet.com/result...5&secondary=27

https://secure3.mooseweb.com/montana.../pricelist.tpl

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...ber=1050302969

http://www.berrysmfg.com/products.aspx?c=10

TheGunClinger · 01-24-2010, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by res45

.380 bullets

http://www.missouribullet.com/result...5&secondary=27

https://secure3.mooseweb.com/montana.../pricelist.tpl

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...ber=1050302969

http://www.berrysmfg.com/products.aspx?c=10

I tried in vain yesterday to get those (Midway) in my shopping cart but it would go only as far as pick a quanity and then nothing. Midway' site can be such a pain to use. I did order some from Natchess Shooters supply.

TheGunClinger · 01-24-2010, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocklinskier

Powder, and a bullet puller for any mistakes

Mistakes???Whats a mistake? kidding. look at my bench on the left and in the jar, next to the hammer, is this weeks mistakes.

01-24-2010, 08:41 AM	#1
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,378	.380 Got tired of trying to find .380 so I bit the Bullet and ordered all the components I need, I think. I have the Lee Pro 1000 press. I ordered the Lee carbide die set shellplate #4 a progressive press small case slider progressive press small case feeder 500 rounds of bullets (a bitch to find) shoulda got a 1000 I already have enough brass. Does anyone know what else I need? Any help will be appreciated. __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year. -->

01-24-2010, 09:01 AM	#2
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: .380 yes,you will need a set of calipers to gauge over all cartridge length,a good reloading manual,i prefere lyman.a way to trim cases,i use a cheap lee in a power drill,a case champer,this also i purchased from lee,and eventually a case polisher.this you can also use a lee case holder, a drill and 0000 steel wool.this is just the beginning but will dif get you going.i think later you may want to buy a powder scale,either balance beam or electronic.it all depends on how far you want to go. old semperfi

01-24-2010, 09:04 AM	#3
rocklinskier V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 295	Re: .380 Powder, and a bullet puller for any mistakes __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it on to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free ~Ronald Reagan.

01-24-2010, 10:48 AM	#5
res45 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 182	Re: .380 .380 bullets http://www.missouribullet.com/result...5&secondary=27 https://secure3.mooseweb.com/montana.../pricelist.tpl http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...ber=1050302969 http://www.berrysmfg.com/products.aspx?c=10

01-24-2010, 09:24 AM	#4
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,378	Re: .380 Sorry guys, I should have said in the beginning that I have all of the above mentioned equipment and load .38 .357 .45acp .44 mag and .50 AE. I just needed whatever I need for the .380. I listed what I bought for my Lee machine and need to know what if anything else I may have missed. You all know how it is to get started on your project and discover that you lack one stupid part. I DO appreciate your input though! __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year. Last edited by TheGunClinger; 01-24-2010 at 09:25 AM..