Lyman Reloading Press Shell Holder Set

#1 - .38 Special, .357 Magnum: These cartridges are renowned for their versatility and reliability in both revolvers and semi-automatic platforms. The .38 Special offers moderate recoil and excellent accuracy, making it a preferred choice for target shooting and self-defense. The .357 Magnum, a high-pressure variant, delivers superior ballistic performance with enhanced penetration and stopping power, ideal for hunting medium-sized game and tactical applications.

• #2 - .30-06 Springfield: A legendary rifle cartridge favored by hunters and marksmen worldwide. Known for its balanced ballistics, the .30-06 provides excellent velocity and energy transfer, suitable for big game hunting and long-range precision shooting. Its compatibility with a wide range of bullet weights allows for tailored load development in metallic and semi-metallic reloading processes.
• #6 - .30-30 Winchester Center Fire (WCF): A classic lever-action cartridge with a proven track record in North American hunting. The .30-30 WCF offers moderate recoil and effective terminal ballistics at short to medium ranges, making it a staple for deer hunting. Its rimmed case design facilitates reliable extraction and reloading efficiency.
• #7 - .44 Special, .44 Remington Magnum: The .44 Special is celebrated for its manageable recoil and accuracy in revolvers, often used in target shooting and self-defense scenarios. The .44 Remington Magnum, a high-pressure evolution, delivers formidable energy and penetration, suitable for hunting large game and bear defense. Both cartridges benefit from precise metallic reloading techniques to optimize performance.
• #11 - .45 Long Colt: A historic cartridge with enduring popularity among cowboy action shooters and hunters. The .45 Long Colt offers substantial stopping power with moderate recoil, compatible with a variety of bullet types for customized load development. Its semi-metallic case construction ensures reliable feeding and extraction in revolvers.
• #12 - 9mm Luger: The most widely used handgun cartridge globally, known for its balance of recoil, capacity, and terminal performance. The 9mm Luger excels in self-defense, law enforcement, and competitive shooting disciplines. Advanced reloading practices enhance its ballistic consistency and penetration capabilities.
• #13 - 7mm Remington Magnum: A high-velocity rifle cartridge favored for long-range hunting and precision shooting. The 7mm Remington Magnum delivers flat trajectories and significant energy retention, making it ideal for medium to large game. Its semi-metallic case design supports efficient powder burn and consistent chamber pressures during reloading.
• #14B - .38-40 Winchester Center Fire (WCF): A traditional cartridge combining moderate recoil with effective stopping power, commonly used in lever-action rifles. The .38-40 WCF offers versatility for hunting and target shooting, with a rimmed case that facilitates reliable extraction and reloading operations.
• #15 - .40 Smith & Wesson, 10mm Auto: Both cartridges are popular choices for law enforcement and personal defense. The .40 S&W balances recoil and stopping power, while the 10mm Auto provides higher velocity and penetration. Precision metallic reloading enhances their ballistic performance and reliability in semi-automatic pistols.
• #17 - .45-70 Government: A powerful, large-caliber cartridge designed for big game hunting and frontier defense. The .45-70 Government delivers substantial energy and deep penetration, suitable for heavy game at moderate ranges. Its robust metallic case construction supports high-pressure loads and consistent ignition.
• #22 - .50-70 Government: An historic black powder cartridge adapted for modern metallic reloading, offering significant stopping power and energy transfer. The .50-70 Government is favored by collectors and hunters seeking traditional calibers with effective ballistic performance.
• #26 - .223 Remington: A standard cartridge for varmint hunting, tactical applications, and competitive shooting. The .223 Remington provides high velocity, flat trajectory, and manageable recoil, optimized through precise semi-metallic reloading techniques for enhanced accuracy and terminal effects.