380 carbide die set info

[Buzzard II]

I haven't purchased new dies in awhile. Which company makes a good .380 CARBIDE die set? I always bought RCBS, but just asking. Thanks!:?:

[USMC87]

I have RCBS in everything carbide in pistol calibers and they have served me well. I am very satiafied with them and Rcbs service line.

[Westwindmike]

I'm using the Lee 380 Carbide Dies with Factory Crimp Die and they do a great job for me.

[Muddydogs]

I'm an RCBS guy but I did buy a set of Hornady dies for the 38. While I like the seater die adjustment better on the Hornady I think the RCBS sizer die is a lot smoother then Hornady. I can size 44 mags with RCBS easier then 38 with the Hornady dies. I do have a set of 380 Hornady dies on back order though. While I own Lee crimp dies, bullet molds and push through bullet sizing dies I just can't bring myself to buy there reloading die sets.

[tom357mag]

I'm using the Lee 380 Carbide Dies with Factory Crimp Die and they do a great job for me.

Likewise. Have never had a problem with any of my Lee die sets.

[engineer401]

RCBS dies worked for me just fine.

[km101]

I have a carbide set from RCBS and they have served me well. I own both RCBS and Hornady and like them both.

[FLHTC]

Lee makes good dies and are MUCH cheaper than other brands. Straight walled handgun rounds are reloaded fine with Lee carbide dies

[Poygan]

I ended up with two sets of dies, new lee and used Hornady. I kept and use the Lee and sold the Hornady to a friend. I've never had a problem with my Lee dies.

[Uncle Jimbo]

I'm using the Lee 380 Carbide Dies with Factory Crimp Die and they do a great job for me.
This is what I use also. They are the only Lee set I have. All my other ones are RCBS. I have not had a problem with the Lees or the RCBS. So I guess it is up to you. Don't think you will go wrong with either one.

[Buzzard II]

Thanks to all for the great response and info!
Bob

[gimling]

I think all dies from just about any company is lifetime warranty. I have been ordering Hornady dies I like they way the first set I got work well, also u get a rebate for 100 free bullets.

[wrench]

My .380 dies are Lee, no problems with them.

[1hole]

Technically, no one makes a carbide die "set". The only part that's carbide is basically a thick washer that sits in the mouth of the sizer, everything else is normal steel. That said, no one makes bad dies.

[Para82]

I use Lee carbide 380 acp dies. They work just fine.
Para82

[DLCTEX]

I have a number of Lee carbide die set and like them all. I also have Hornady and RCBS set that work well also.