Anyone using the Dillion .308 3 carbide die set?

[TrevorF]

I'm trying to avoid the case lubing step. I'm spoiled from using Dillon dies to reload hand gun ammo. I'm looking for a set of .308 dies that are carbide and do not require the cases to be lubed. Does such a thing exist?

Thanks,
Trevor

 

[stang]

Bottle neck cases must be lubed regardless if the dies are carbide or not. The Dillon dies you mention are excellent and I use them on my 550B but they need to have the cases lubed. I find the easiest way is with one of the spray lubes.

 

[TrevorF]

Thanks for the info and tips.

 

[jeff270]

I understand Lee collet dies don't need lube

 

[PeterPan]

Rifle dies needs lubrication, pistol if carbide they good to go, however brass needs to be clean to avoid damaging the carbide dies.

 

[c3pppo]

The Lee Collet dies don't need lube because you are neck sizing only. Full length sizing dies will all need lube, unless you like to spend your time trying to get the stuck cases back out of the die

 

[Boomer686]

As stated, all FL rifle dies need lube, regardless of their make-up.