The .38-70 Winchester cartridge was introduced in the late 19th century by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. It is a centerfire rifle round primarily designed for hunting medium to large game. The .38-70 Winchester typically features a bullet diameter of approximately .377 to .379 inches and a case length of about 2.40 inches.
This cartridge was generally chambered in single-shot and lever-action rifles, particularly the Winchester Model 1886. The .38-70 Winchester offered a good balance of power and manageable recoil, making it suitable for North American game like deer and black bear.
However, it is considered an obsolete cartridge today and is mainly of interest to collectors and enthusiasts of antique rifles. Reloading components and assembled ammunition can still be found through specialized suppliers, but it is not commonly available on the commercial market.
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Lee Collet Necksizing 2-Die Set |
Lee RGB Die Set |
Lee Full-Length Sizing Die Set |
Lee Breech Lock Die Set |
Lee Ultimate 4-Die Set |
Lee Loader |
Single Dies |
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Full-Length Sizing Die |
Sizing Die |
Neck Sizing Die |
Undersize Sizing Die |
Charging Die |
Seating Die |
Factory Crimp Die |
Taper Crimp Die |
Inline Bullet Feed Die |
Case Conditioning Tools |
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Case Length Gauge and Shell Holder |
90493 |
Quick Trim Die |
Presses |
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Reloader Press (50 RPH) |
90045 (Lee Reloader Press) |
Hand Press (50 RPH) |
Breech Lock Hand Presses |
Challenger Press (50 RPH) |
90588 (Challenger III) |
Classic Cast Press (50 RPH) |
90998 (Classic Cast Press) |
Value Turret Press (250 RPH) |
Classic Turret Press (250 RPH) |
90304 (Classic Turret Press Kit) 90064 (Classic Turret Press) |
Ultimate Turret Press (250 RPH) |
91910 (Ultimate Turret Press) |
Pro 1000 Press (500+ RPH) |
Pro 4000 Press (500+ RPH) |
Six Pack Pro Press (500+ RPH) |
91823 (Six Pack Pro Reloading Press) |
Shell Plates and Holders |
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Priming Tool Shell Holder |
90208 (#8) |
Universal Press Shell Holder |
90525 (R8) |
X-Press Shell Holder (APP) |
91541 (#8) |
Pro 1000 Shell Plate |
Auto Breech | Pro 4000 Shell Plate |
Six Pack Pro Shell Plate |
91843 (8L) |
Inline Bullet Feed |
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Inline Bullet Feed Die |
Inline Bullet Feed Kit |
Inline Bullet Feed Magazine |
Bullet Casting |
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Classic Bullet Sizing Kit |
Breech Lock Bullet Sizer and Punch |
Bullet Molds |
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