Lyman Shell Holder J-18

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Could one of our astute members help me identify an old Lyman shell holder J-18? This is the old type shell holder used in the All American or Lyman Jr press. I have search on line and can't identify it. It is brand new old stock and never appears never used. Thanks guys.

 

[tsubaki]

You would expect that Lyman "might" keep the same numeration for their shell holders between different styles.
If that is the case, I have only one point of reference to that size from Lymans 46th Edition and places it for a .348 Winchester.

 

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Benny:
Thanks for the reply and you are 100% correct. I just found this answer last night the back door way. Since I couldn't the answer in my manuals or on line, I assumed it was a discontinued round and I went to my cartridge collection and started looking for large rimmed cartridges like a 45-70 or 45-90. I did find it to be a 38 Win. Now all I need to do is find a set of 348 dies and a Winchester Model 71 to go with my shell holder. Again, thanks for your help.

 

[tsubaki]

The .348 is a rimmed base with a .610 rim width, .070 thickness and a .535 cartridge width.
A 45/70 is close to this but would be a little sloppy in it.
Check the dimensions and see if this is close.

 

[tsubaki]

Dang, I'm slow at posting.
Glad you found out what it was!