Used die sets

[jeager361]

Is there anything that a person needs to watch out for when buying a used set of dies? Do they wear out? In my head, it seems like they should last forever.

 

[billybob44]

Just a few things..

1. Know in advance what THAT die set sells for new. For ME, the only used dies that will bring more than 50% of new is Dillon dies (Or some Redding dies.)

2. Look at the overall condition-Dirty? Lock rings stripped out, or have pliers marks on them?
Take out center stems+look into die body for scratches??

3. If no instruction sheet/pamphlet, price down 10%.

4. On some pistol dies, should have more than one seating stem??

Hope this helps...Bill.

 

[mrmech]

used dies

If the dies have anything about them that looks questionable I wouldn't buy they. Personally I stick with rcbs and have never seen a bad one.