Lee Precision universal shell holder #1 (38 S&W, 38 Special, 357 Magnum)

Lee Precision Universal Shell Holder #1

The universal shell holder #1 is the component that holds the base of the cartridge case in the ram head during resizing, depriming, and priming operations on a press. It is the first component to pair with a die set when beginning to reload a new caliber, as it determines which cartridges the press can process.

Lee Precision manufactures its universal shell holders from steel and claims compatibility with most brands of reloading presses, not just Lee's. The numbering system groups cartridges by case head diameter: therefore, a single shell holder covers an entire family of calibers, even those that vary significantly in length and intended use. In Lee's charts, when two numbers are indicated for a cartridge, the first is the preferred choice.

Main features

• Lee Precision universal shell holder number #1, made of steel
• Calibers designated by Lee: 38 Special, 357 Magnum, 357 Maximum, 38 S&W, 38 Short Colt, 38 Long Colt, 38 Colt New Police, 22 Remington Jet, 256 Winchester Magnum, 224 Weatherby Magnum, 360 Rook and 5.6x50R Magnum
• Compatible with most brands of reloading presses
• A single shell holder covers all cartridges with the same case head

Recommended use

It mounts into the ram head of reloading presses that adopt the universal shell holder standard. It is not interchangeable with Lee hand priming tool shell holders nor with the X-Press series for the APP press, which, despite having the same numbering, have different attachments.

Manufacturer code: 90518