Who uses redding carbide sizing buttons in their dies?

[coyotetrapper]

I'm thinking of adding the carbide sizing button to my neck dies for .243 and 25-06 dies. Those who have used them are they much smoother than standard expanders that come with redding dies? Thanks CT

 

[rick smith]

Tried them, not any better than the standard bottons that have been polished but now use Type "S" neck bushing dies without any expander ball, much better.Rick.

 

[coyotetrapper]

well I talked with redding and said some brass might have necks on the thick side of sammi, which isn't a big deal except they will be harder going over the expander, he stated the carbide would make some differance for sure and give it a try. I ordered one an see what it's like. The reding guy said with it free floating it is benefical with thicker necks. He did state if I wanted BR type loading then go to the s type I'll trythis first and if not then will purchase the s type and sell my other neck die.