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Dillon and Redding Handgun Die Features for Accurate Reloading
Handgun dies are specialised tools used in a reloading press to resize, expand, seat and crimp handgun cartridges for reloading your own ammunition. These dies typically come in 3- or 4-die sets, depending on the manufacturer and whether a separate crimping die is included.Below will include the features for Full Length Sizing Die, Expander Die, Bullet Seating Die and the optional Crimp Die.
It is important to consider the following when choosing your dies:
- Die Material: Carbide dies are ideal for high-volume reloading as they reduce wear and don’t require lubrication.
- Thread Size: Most presses use 7/8"-14 thread dies, but some progressive presses may require specialized dies.
- Crimp Type: Ensure the correct crimp type for your firearm. Semi-auto rounds require a taper crimp, while revolvers often use a roll crimp.
- Bullet Type: Some seating dies work better with specific bullet profiles, so check compatibility.
| Standard | Option | Not Available |
| Redding | Redding | Redding | Redding | Redding | Redding | Redding | Redding | Dillon | |
| Features of Redding & Dillon Handgun Die Sets | Dual Ring Carbide Sizing Die Sets | Dual Ring Carbide Sizing Die Sets - Progressive | Dual Ring Carbide Sizing Die Sets - Competition / Progressive | Titanium Carbide Die Sets - Conventional | Titanium Carbide Die Sets - Progressive | Titanium Carbide Die Sets - Competition / Progressive | Non-carbide Die Sets - Competition / Progressive | Full length 3-die set - straight wall | Dillon Carbide Die Set |
| Dies Included in the Set | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Full Length Sizing & decapping | |||||||||
| Expander | |||||||||
| Bullet Seating | |||||||||
| Separate Crimp | |||||||||
| Application | |||||||||
| Progressive Reloaders | |||||||||
| Single Stage Reloaders | |||||||||
| Turret Reloaders | |||||||||
| Primary Sizing Die Type |
Dual Carbide Ring |
Dual Carbide Ring |
Dual Carbide Ring |
Single Carbide Ring |
Single Carbide Ring |
Single Carbide Ring |
Full Length | Full Length |
Single Carbide Ring |
| Working Part Material |
Titanium Carbide |
Titanium Carbide |
Titanium Carbide |
Titanium Carbide |
Titanium Carbide | Titanium Carbide | Steel | Steel | Carbide |
| Lubrication Required | |||||||||
| Secondary Sizing Die Type | Body Only | Body Only | Body Only | Full Length | |||||
| Working Part Material | Steel | Steel | Steel | Steel | |||||
| Lubrication Required | |||||||||
| Seating Die Type | Standard | Progressive | Competition | Standard | Progressive | Competition | Competition | Standard | Standard |
| Seating Adjustment via Micrometer | |||||||||
| Crimp Included in Seater | |||||||||
| Standard | Option | Not Available |