44 mag 3 die set vs 4 die set.

[Buster95]

Which one is better for 44 mag (Marlin 1894) 3 die set or 4 die set? And carbide is really a must?

 

[dirtybarry]

My opinion is the 4 die set is superior. The separate seating and crimping functions of a 4 die set allows for fine tuning. Also the few bucks more for carbide saves so much fooling around with lubricating.

 

[pacobillie]

Carbide is a must. Saves time and aggravation. I am personnally happy with RCbS and Hornady 3 die sets that seat and crimp in one operation. It also saves time.

 

[4n2t0]

If possible try to separate the seat/crimp functions. Carbide is a must.

 

[Ganderite]

In case no one mentions it, carbide is a must.

Separate crimping is good with the 4th die.

 

[Reeferman]

Even with carbide dies I use Hornady Case lube spray as it makes loading so much smoother. I also seat and crimp separately.

 

[Buster95]

Thanks guys

 

[Got Juice?]

4 Die and Carbide. Less lube needed for carbide, and less working of the brass.

Separate seat and crimp is easier to fine tune than an ''all in one'' die

 

[Calahan]

I use a 3-die set of Lee carbide dies. I've never had any issue seating and crimping with the one die, and I've never had bullets pull out, even with 300gr full loads in a revolver. YMMV, but I don't see the 4-die sets as being necessary.

 

[VinnyQC]

carbide a must. 4 dies better than 3 but not necessary.

 

[Arctic]

Carbide a must. 4 dies better than 3 but not necessary unless you want accuracy, ...........I've loaded easily 1/2mil .44's for silhouette and the 4th die is one of the keys for long range accuracy.