I used the search function and read until my eyes crossed but didn't see a couple of specific questions I have.
I've never used expansion mandrels. I've always used bushing dies. I can see the logic behind inside expanders vs outside so I want to give it a try to compare.
I've never used expansion mandrels. I've always used bushing dies. I can see the logic behind inside expanders vs outside so I want to give it a try to compare.
- I've looked at Sinclair & 21st century so far. I've seen a couple of others mentioned but haven't looked into them yet. Is there one brand that is better than others?
- What about carbide vs regular steel? If the carbide worth 3x the price?
- If carbide is not worth the extra cost what lube is recommended with the steel ones? I normally use Imperial wax but what about the dry graphite lube? Would it be sufficient?
- All of my dies that I currently own for my rifle calibers are currently Redding type S bushing dies. Should I size with the outside bushing and then inside size with the mandrel?
- Is there a preferred size under Bullet diameter? I see the Sinclair carbide does only provide .001 under but some of the steel ones provide up to .003 under. If it matters many of these will be hunting rifles so is .001 under a sufficient amount of neck tension for a repeater rifle?