are carbide dies worth the money?

[mangycoyote]

Ive been looking around for some dies for 243. Ive been considering going the with less expensive route with Lee dies. Until I found some Lyman carbide 3 set dies for 62$. Anybody using carbide dies for rifle loads? Just wondering if its better to spring a little extra now. Thanks

 

[NBK]

They are worth it for pistol reloading. Haven't seen 3 die carbide rifle dies before (or 2 dies for that matter).

Standard .243 dies will work just fine.

 

[Hallx7]

For 243 I find the Lee die set is great

 

[MJB]

Bottle neck cases still need to be lubed so the carbide is useless.

For dies I like redding. Great customer service, lots of options and the micro bullet seating-crimping die is the bomb

 

[mangycoyote]

Thanks for the insight guys!!

 

[B W E]

I've found the best benefit comes from adding NuFinish to my tumbler. This helps resizing go so much smoother. Still have to lube them, but it makes a difference.

 

[mangycoyote]

Thanks for the tip.