Modoc Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Just got my new to me 550 back from the crew in AZ and can't wait to get it set up. Among the things that came with this press were Dillon 223 Sizing and Crimp dies. The odd thing is both of them have a BLACK finish while all of the other Dillon Dies (old and New style) that I own are just polished. My searches on here did not bring up anything, but care to enlighten? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Fox Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Just got my new to me 550 back from the crew in AZ and can't wait to get it set up. Among the things that came with this press were Dillon 223 Sizing and Crimp dies. The odd thing is both of them have a BLACK finish while all of the other Dillon Dies (old and New style) that I own are just polished. My searches on here did not bring up anything, but care to enlighten? Thanks, Good question modoc. I have a set of the black 223 dies also and as you say all my other Dillon dies are shiney. They do a good job but I have always wondered why they are black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodell Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 What other color would they be to load for black rifles???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Those are clearly assault dies. Unless you are military or law enforcement, you should return them immediately. Nobody needs an assault die! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modoc Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Those are clearly assault dies. Unless you are military or law enforcement, you should return them immediately. Nobody needs an assault die! Yeah, Right............. I went back and looked at them this weekend. The black coated dies appear to be all steel construction while my dies in the "white" are a carbide set. Maybe this was done for ease of identification. Either way, they get the job done and look good at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anm2_man Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 As long as I can remember, the .223 dies were always black. Why I have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Are you talking about the die exterior being black, with the interior silver? All my SDB dies came that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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