ToddKS Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I am getting ready to order a new 1050. My understanding is that the 1050 comes with a set of dies. Whatever set of dies comes with the press will be a duplicate. My question is between 9mm and 223 which would be the more useful Dillon die set vs. The Lee sets I already have. Opinions would be appreciated. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecolyer325 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 The dillon dies should be carbide so either may be an upgrade. What kind of dies are the Lee's? Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddKS Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 Lee pistol dies are carbide, 223 are steel. Dillon dies would be the same in that regard unless I paid extra for the carbide 223. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Suggest Dillon Carbide. My rifle ran great with Dillon dies. One of my friends did not would not quite chamber. I would suggest on a 1050 Dillon carbide station one, if you have issues put the Lee sizing die in station two as it is just a little tighter. No issues using the Lee sizing die in my friends rifle ran 100%. There is a high chance that you won't have issues with just Dillon dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecolyer325 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I would see what the extra cost of 223 carbide dies are and get them if it's not too expensive Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Just remember that you still have to lube the cases with carbide dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddKS Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) Just remember that you still have to lube the cases with carbide dies.This is why I was planning to go with steel dies if I chose the 223. What is the advantage of carbide if I am lubing the cases either way?Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Edited January 17, 2016 by ToddKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeeg Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 9mm probably easier to sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why1504 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 No question get the 1050 with the 223 dies installed. I find the Lee pistol dies to be great. I have found the Dillon 223 dies to be the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cundiff5535 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I would get the 223 carbide dies. To my understanding, Dillon is the only ones who make rifle carbide dies:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDA Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Just remember that you still have to lube the cases with carbide dies.This is why I was planning to go with steel dies if I chose the 223. What is the advantage of carbide if I am lubing the cases either way? Carbide are designed for commercial loaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybayonet Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Just remember that you still have to lube the cases with carbide dies.This is why I was planning to go with steel dies if I chose the 223. What is the advantage of carbide if I am lubing the cases either way?Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk The carbide dies will probably outlast you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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