yellowdog00

I'm just getting started as well and bought the bench below from SAMs club.

Just received FedEx notice on my order from Dillon made 1/27. Weighs 53 pounds and expected delivery is 3/14. To date, I've only received the dies from my order. Hope this completes order.

I just ordered a standard Dillon die set for .223 last week. I ordered the standard over the carbide based on the life of the dies(# of cartridges loaded) being within my expected use as to not justify the carbide cost. I had also read that it is beneficial to lube cases no matter what die set used so again I thought the standard dies would be best for me based on cost. Being a beginner, was this the right decision or should I have opted for the carbide? I'm having second thoughts. Any input is appreciated. Mike

Ordered a 550B in .40 along with all accessories(first press) on 1/27 from Dillon. Received die set only 2/23.