Carbide or Standard Dies
Quote from Reloader on March 14, 2015, 8:50 pmNew XL650 owner wants to know the differences/advantages of carbide dies over the standard die sets. I will be loading 5.56/.223 & 9mm approx. 200-300 per month-maybe more now that I'm leaving Lee reloading/frustration far behind! I do not have height clearance for case feeder, strong mount, etc. at present bench but may change if advantageous.
New XL650 owner wants to know the differences/advantages of carbide dies over the standard die sets. I will be loading 5.56/.223 & 9mm approx. 200-300 per month-maybe more now that I'm leaving Lee reloading/frustration far behind! I do not have height clearance for case feeder, strong mount, etc. at present bench but may change if advantageous.
Quote from Reloader on March 15, 2015, 4:03 amstandard dies last for something like 50,000 loads. I think they last much longer. I am yet to wear out any dillon standard dies. I have 10s of 1000s through my old style 9mm/40s&w dies. Still no wear that I have found.
carbide dies last around 750,000 loads.
carbide dies can be used with 'less' case lube. Case lube is required for any rifle case. It is recommended for 'larger' pistol cases. It makes loading much easier because the resizing of case takes much less force. I do not case lube the 9mm cases. Anything else I case lube.
standard dies last for something like 50,000 loads. I think they last much longer. I am yet to wear out any dillon standard dies. I have 10s of 1000s through my old style 9mm/40s&w dies. Still no wear that I have found.
carbide dies last around 750,000 loads.
carbide dies can be used with 'less' case lube. Case lube is required for any rifle case. It is recommended for 'larger' pistol cases. It makes loading much easier because the resizing of case takes much less force. I do not case lube the 9mm cases. Anything else I case lube.
Quote from Reloader on March 30, 2015, 1:46 amEverybody has different opinions on loading and here is mine. Use carbide dies for pistol loading if you can find them. Relieves alot of work and stress in my opinion. Use regular dies for rifle and use dillon rapid lube. Have used it for 25 or 30 years and is the best on the market if you follow the directions, again my opinion. If you like dillon products you will like their lube too. If you notice they tell you even if you pay the high price for carbide rifle dies you stilll have to use lube. Good luck and happy loading.
Everybody has different opinions on loading and here is mine. Use carbide dies for pistol loading if you can find them. Relieves alot of work and stress in my opinion. Use regular dies for rifle and use dillon rapid lube. Have used it for 25 or 30 years and is the best on the market if you follow the directions, again my opinion. If you like dillon products you will like their lube too. If you notice they tell you even if you pay the high price for carbide rifle dies you stilll have to use lube. Good luck and happy loading.