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90258 LEE LOADER 357 MAGNUM
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SKU: 90258-734307902582
Overview
This hand loading kit provides the basic tools needed to reload .357 Magnum cartridges in a compact, straightforward setup. It is intended for shooters who want a simple bench-free option and already have, or can source, a wood or plastic mallet separately. The kit can also be used for .38 Special with the appropriate load data and dipper, but it is not suitable for .357 Maximum. Because it neck sizes only, it is best matched to revolver use rather than semi-auto, pump, or lever-action firearms.
Why Hunters Choose the Lee Precision
Complete Reloading
System for 357 Magnum in
Includes Everything
Needed to reload, except a
Can Also
Additional load data and dipper
Classic Lee
Loader design uses neck sizing
Dedicated 357
Steel and plastic components
Key Features
- Complete reloading system for .357 Magnum cartridges.
- Kit includes everything needed except a wood or plastic mallet.
- Can also load .38 Special with separate load data and dipper.
- Classic Lee Loader neck sizes only.
- Not recommended for semi-auto, pump, or lever-action guns.
- Hand loader press type with steel/plastic construction.
Best Used For
- Reloading 357 Magnum at home with a compact, cartridge-specific hand loader kit
- Experienced handloaders who want a simple setup for single-shot or revolver use
- Users needing a kit that can also load 38 Special with separate load data and dipper
- Hunters and shooters who prefer neck-sizing only and do not use semi-auto, pump, or lever-action guns
Specifications
| Cartridge | 357 Magnum |
|---|---|
| Compatible Cartridge | 38 Special with purchase of load data and dipper |
| Country Of Origin | United States Of America |
| Dedicated Cartridge | 357 Magnum |
| Incompatible Cartridge | 357 Maximum |
| Kit Includes | Everything needed to reload 357 Magnum except wood or plastic mallet |
| Material | Steel/Plastic |
| Neck Sizes Only | Yes |
| Press Type | Hand Loader |
| Recommended For Semi Autopumplever Action Guns | No |
Pros
- Complete reloading system for 357 Magnum in a compact hand-loader kit.
- Includes everything needed to reload, except a wood or plastic mallet.
- Can also load .38 Special with additional load data and dipper.
- Classic Lee Loader design uses neck sizing only.
- Dedicated to 357 Magnum with steel and plastic components.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Requires a separate wood or plastic mallet, which is not included in the kit.
- This loader is dedicated to .357 Magnum; using it for .38 Special requires additional load data and a dipper, and .357 Maximum is not supported.
- The Classic Lee Loader neck sizes only, so it is not recommended for semi-auto, pump, or lever-action guns.
Suggested Comparisons
- Reloading kits
- Hand loaders
- .38 Special reloading accessories
- .357 Magnum reloading tools
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading manual
- Powder scale
- Case lubricant
- Wood or plastic mallet
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Lee Loader kit include for .357 Magnum reloading?
It is described as a complete reloading system for .357 Magnum and includes everything needed to reload that cartridge except a wood or plastic mallet, which is not included.
Can this kit be used for .38 Special as well?
Yes, but only with the purchase of load data and a dipper. Those items are not included in the kit.
Can the Lee Loader be used for .357 Maximum?
No. The product description states that the .357 Maximum cannot be loaded with this kit.
Is this loader suitable for semi-auto, pump, or lever-action guns?
No. The description says the Classic Lee Loader neck sizes only and is not recommended for semi-auto, pump, or lever-action guns.
What cartridge is this loader dedicated to?
The listed dedicated cartridge is .357 Magnum.