Pistol Dies

Pistol Dies

Pistol dies resize the case, expand the mouth, seat the bullet and apply the crimp. The collection includes complete sets, carbide dies that do not require case lubrication, taper crimp and factory crimp dies and combined seating and crimping dies for 9 mm, .38 Special/.357 Magnum, .40 S&W, .45 ACP and other calibers, from brands such as Dillon Precision, Hornady, RCBS, Lee Precision, Lyman and Double Alpha Academy.

How to choose

• Caliber: each die is caliber-specific; some cover several related calibers, such as 9 mm and .38 Super.
• Press: Dillon dies for XL650/XL750 and Square Deal B have their own features; check compatibility with your press.
• Crimp: a taper crimp is suited to semi-automatic cartridges that headspace on the case mouth, a roll crimp to revolver cartridges.