Carbide vs Titanium reloading dies for 357?

[tkdguy]

Is there a significant benefit for titanium vs. carbide? Titanium is much more costlier--about 25 percent. Ideas. Thanks.

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[gmerkt]

I've used both types and never noticed any difference in practice. Does one type wear out faster than the other? I guess I haven't used mine enough to know this.

 

[Local Loader]

I use both and as far as I'm aware, one just lasts longer than the other and titanium is harder to break, chip or scratch. As for cost I've not seen a difference in price.

 

[DizzyJ]

I've got both.
Go with carbide.

 

[JustShoot]

Not just hardness . Ti. Dies might be about less friction as big benefit . I think the (gold tone color) , Ti N 'titanium Nitrite' coated Neck Size Bushings are slicker less friction than the regular neck bushings. Ti C 'titanium carbide' coated is also pretty hard and provides less friction.
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