I had a Dillon 550 and loaded several calibers, and none of the dies were Dillon. Unless you are into serious match shooting like Bullseye or National Match, I don't think the die makes a lot of difference. Think about it - all it has to do is stuff a bullet into a tube to the same depth every time. Not much room for innovation in the design and manufacture.
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I had a Dillon 550 and loaded several calibers, and none of the dies were Dillon. Unless you are into serious match shooting like Bullseye or National Match, I don't think the die makes a lot of difference. Think about it - all it has to do is stuff a bullet into a tube to the same depth every time. Not much room for innovation in the design and manufacture.
I would add that carbide dies last longer and you don’t HAVE to use case lube with them. A lot of people still do.
Lee are mostly pot metal and won’t last as long but cheaper to replace and readily available.
I have some of each.
I like my carbide.
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Lee are mostly pot metal and won’t last as long but cheaper to replace and readily available.
I have some of each.
I like my carbide.
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It is worth while getting a carbide sizing die. If you are loading pistol cartridges, you do not need lube in my opinion. If you are loading rifle cartridges you will still need to lube carbide dies but need less lube.
If 9mm dies are sold out everywhere and you want to get loading I have a 3 die carbide set that I will seek you for the replacement 3 die price. I keep a Lee set as spares.
Not really looking to sell them but I know what it is like to want to get started and would just help you out if you want.
I like the Dillon carbide sizer. It resizes the case so much smaller I can identify my rounds on the floor of the range. They have a bowling pin shape. The seated bullet cannot easily be driven back in the case as with a normal die. They also feed better in tight chambers. If you are shooting combat chambers you will it notice the difference.
Welcome to the reloading club.
Look up RMR bullets if you are loading plinking or match pistol calibers. There bullets have not gone up in price and they are great values.
Not really looking to sell them but I know what it is like to want to get started and would just help you out if you want.
I like the Dillon carbide sizer. It resizes the case so much smaller I can identify my rounds on the floor of the range. They have a bowling pin shape. The seated bullet cannot easily be driven back in the case as with a normal die. They also feed better in tight chambers. If you are shooting combat chambers you will it notice the difference.
Welcome to the reloading club.
Look up RMR bullets if you are loading plinking or match pistol calibers. There bullets have not gone up in price and they are great values.
Thank you vary much for your generous offer but I bought a set off over priced ebay already I will look up RMR thank you for your help and info I will use it
i got just about every brand of dies made and some that has not been make in many mango seasons. what i can tell is dillon dies are no better than the other brands. the only thing dillon dies have is they are priced higher than most.
Buy used, dies very rarely wear out, it doesn't matter what brand. Carbide is a must for progressive presses IMO, if loading single stage, doesn't matter, just make sure your cases are properly lubed. A quart of Mobil1 synthetic goes a long way for case lube, you don't have to buy any of the fancy stuff.
