Redding 38 Special/357 Magnum Titanium Carbide 3-Die Set

Titanium carbide differs considerably from tungsten carbides, and is the ideal material for lube-less resizing of cartridge cases. The difference is in the microscopic structure. Tungsten carbide if viewed under a microscope, appears as sharp irregular micro-grains resembling chunks of coal or quartz, and regardless of how well the surface is finished, its inherent structure remains the same. 

Titanium carbide micro-grains on the other hand, appear smooth and rounded, resembling the rounded stones you might find in a stream bed. Titanium carbide has the highest hardness of any readily available carbide, and those smooth rounded micro-grains present a slippery, non-galling surface that is simply unattainable with other carbides.

Titanium Carbide Sizing Die
The full length resizing die contains a de-capping rod assembly with a neck expander (size button). This die resizes the case body, shoulder and neck so that a resized case fits a chamber of minimum SAAMI dimensions. Designed for progressive reloading machines but can also be used with Single Stage or Turret presses.

Expander Die
The Expander Die expands the case mouth to the proper diameter to accept the bullet, and it imparts case mouth flare/bell for bullet feeding.

Bullet Seater Die
The seating die includes a built-in crimp ring and the proper seating plug.

Plastic Die Box
These tough, die storage boxes will accommodate virtually any combination of two or three Redding dies.

Technical Information

Material:
Case Hardened Steel

Die Types Included: Dual Ring Carbide Sizing Die (with de-capping/expander unit), Expander Die and Standard Bullet Seater Die

Accessories included: Plastic Storage Case, spare De-capping pin

Notes: Shell Holder not Included.