Would this work for a Full Size Sizing Die?

[Mr Wick]

My press is a Dillon 550c and my other Die's are Dillon. It makes sense for me to stick with Dillon. Any info is appreciated.

In addition, how long can Lapua Brass go without being Annealed?



Dillon Steel Sizing/Depriming Die
The sizing/depriming die is full-length and sized to minimum tolerances to size cases down to function in both semi and fully automatic firearms. We strongly suggest that a headspace case gauge be used to correctly adjust the size die.



For high volume users, such as commercial reloaders, law enforcement agencies, and high power or service rifle competitors, we also offer .223 and .308 die sets with a full-length carbide sizing die. Lubrication is still required, but the increased scratch resistance and die longevity of carbide are of great benefit to these groups of users.



The depriming assembly includes a carbide expander ball for "squeak-free", effortless, neck expansion. This expander ball is located in the middle of the depriming stem to take advantage of superior initial leverage for easier extraction. In the event of a stuck case, the design of the depriming assembly allows it to function as a stuck case remover.

 

[Ray123]

I haven't used carbide "rifle dies"...but see no advantages over conventional dies ..."cause ya gota lube em" just like hardened steel dies...and the shooter will never wear out a good set of hardeded steel dies.
Lots of experience with 308 Win..
Don't like to lube? ...but use the ammo in your bolt gun...Lee collet dies ..or neck bushing dies by Wilson or Redding... I go mostly with Wilson these days and machine my own bushings to get the neck tension I want. (Also FL size these days one die setting fits all rifles.)
And a Redding shoulder bump die...for bumping back shoulder when bolt feels resistance on closing after 2 or 3 loading cycles of "zippy loads"...this way you can load Lapua brass in 308 40 times without annealing... but spring back will cause a .001" smaller bushing over time as the brass work hardens .. but minimal working of the brass allows this ...with no split necks... but after firing and trimming 40 times brass will tend to separate at the head is where cracks and thinning occur...can feel it with a wire hook inserted into the case...or mill in half and visually see the head of the case starting to seperate. Discard these cases and start over with new cases. I've heard guys who anneal every time getting over 50 reloads ...but IMO 20 to 40 reloads ..you've got your money's worth out of the brass.
I use only a few Dillon pistol dies, even those have been "set aside".. for better options in "my" reloading endeavors. .. so I definitely don't stick with Dillon...other dies fit certain needs better and preform better. I use the Dillion 550 progressive presses ..but have a multitude of dies from many manufacturers, usually mixed manufacturers in the same turrent, and like Dillon powder measures for pistols only...never in rifle.
Brand loyalty should never be, "a thing"...the better mouse trap & new innovation that fits your needs is superior regardless of who the manufacturer is ...and cost is always considered...less expensive can serve you better...in some cases. This keeps manufacturers competitive, & innovative, while bringing customers new and better products.

 

[TIMO]

I use some Dillon dies but, in pistol calibers. (Dillon 550B) I adjust my rifle dies to fit my specific rifles chamber. If I was just making ammo for multiple rifles, I would still adjust my die to the rifle chamber. If all the same chambers were within a minimum tolerance that I determine that is acceptable then I would proceed with testing the loads in all the rifles. All rifles may not shoot the same load well. Just depends on what you consider to be a level of acceptable accuracy. Or just buy factory ammo.
Always use caution in your setup and load development.
Just my .02 cents.

Tim

 

[Richard Jones]

My press is a Dillon 550c and my other Die's are Dillon. It makes sense for me to stick with Dillon.

Why? We're only concerned with performance.

FWIW, I load .223 on a 550B and use a Redding bushing FLS die in station #1.

 

[big5ifty]

The die is specifically for progressive reloading of semi-auto rifle cartridges.

Normally, the application of lube for sizing a rifle case in a progressive press is critical to the smooth functioning, or you risk getting a stuck case once in a while.

The carbide sizer from Dillon makes the progressive sizing of rifle brass much more reliable, and less dependent on the case lube.

Rifle brass is good for several reloads before the necks split. Exactly how many depends on a few factors that are unique to everyone.

If you want maximum life from your brass, anneal after each firing.