Originally Posted by ggibson511960

I have been using the same .38 Special/.357 Magnum carbide sizing die for several decades. I bought it when carbide dies were somewhat less common. Some maschocists like me used to lube straight walled pistol cases. I won't mention the brand so as not to malign a reputable company, but I wish for a better die that sizes farther down the case wall. The retaining shoulder that holds in the carbide insert is so thick that a fair bit of the case wall is not re-sized and a shoulder is left on the case wall above the web. Who knows the best brand of carbide die that re-sizes all the way down to the shell holder?