yellowdog00 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angus6 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Mike your good to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tohm Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I bought the carbide and am happy with the decision. I do not add any sizing lube and have had no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I bought the carbide and am happy with the decision. I do not add any sizing lube and have had no issues. Do NOT follow this advice. ALWAYS lube neckdown cases. You will have a stuck case very quickly if you don't, and sometimes you might even if you do. I don't use carbide for .223 and I have no regrets. I am very happy with my steel Dillon die. I was not so happy with my previous Hornady sizing dies--nothing but problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastiff Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I bought the carbide and am happy with the decision. I do not add any sizing lube and have had no issues. Do NOT follow this advice. ALWAYS lube neckdown cases. You will have a stuck case very quickly if you don't, and sometimes you might even if you do. I don't use carbide for .223 and I have no regrets. I am very happy with my steel Dillon die. I was not so happy with my previous Hornady sizing dies--nothing but problems. Excellent advice! The key word used above is: ALWAYS. Never leave home without it. Stuck cases are a bummer and spoil your whole day. The Dillon lube has worked well on rifle cases and the one shot has been good on the pistol. Case lubes are a popular subject on this forum. I use both steel and carbide dies. Take your time and have fun. Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzi Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I've been doing some reading on 223/5.56 reloading as of late as I've considered I may start loading that on my 650. From all I've read there would be little reason for me to go with carbide given one will need to lube anyway. I do not see myself loading enough to justify (to me) the extra cost. Besides, I've been blowing money like a fish blowing bubbles for the past 4 months, thanks to Obama and Feinstein ,et al. I grow weary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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