Can .405 dies be used to load 40-70 SS or do I need 40-70 SS

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Can .405 dies be used to load 40-70 SS or do I need 40-70 SS

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Can .405 dies be used to load 40-70 SS or do I need 40-70 SS dies be used?
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Our 40-70 is based on the 405. You would have to get a smaller expander, the 405 takes a .410" bullet and the 40-70 takes the .408". Hope this helps, thanks Kirk
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