Redding Titanium Carbide Pistol Die Set .38 Special/.357 Mag

The Redding Titanium Carbide Pistol Die Set for .38 Special/.357 Mag is built for reloaders who want faster, cleaner handgun reloading without the hassle of case lube. Titanium carbide delivers exceptional hardness—the highest of readily available carbide materials—with a microstructure that's smooth and rounded under magnification. That slippery surface means you can resize cases without lubricant, cutting prep time and cleanup. Whether you're feeding a favorite revolver or keeping .357 loads running through a carbine, this three-die set handles both cartridges with equal efficiency.

This is a conventional three-die setup: sizing die, expander die, and bullet seating die with integrated crimp. It's designed for use in a single-stage press, making it ideal for handloaders who value precision over production speed and want full control over each round. The titanium carbide sizing die is where the real advantage lives—that non-galling surface resizes brass smoothly and repeatedly without the galling and pickup that can plague standard dies, especially during high-volume sessions.

If you reload .38 Special for target work or .357 Magnum for hunting or defense, or split your time between both, a single set covers you. Titanium carbide dies cost more upfront, but they run faster, cleaner, and with less maintenance than conventional dies. For reloaders who prize consistency and want to spend less time prepping brass, this set pays for itself in efficiency.

Key Features

• Titanium carbide construction—highest hardness available for superior durability and performance
• Smooth, rounded microstructure allows lubeless resizing of cartridge cases
• Non-galling surface reduces case damage and extends die life
• Three-die set includes sizing die, expander die, and seating die with built-in crimp
• Handles both .38 Special and .357 Magnum in one set
• Designed for single-stage press use

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this die set for both .38 Special and .357 Magnum?

Yes. This three-die set is designed to handle both .38 Special and .357 Magnum cartridges, so you don't need separate dies for each caliber.

What press does this die set work with?

This set is designed for use in a single-stage press. It is not rated for progressive or turret press use.

Why would I choose titanium carbide dies over standard dies?

Titanium carbide has the highest hardness of readily available carbide materials and features a smooth, rounded microstructure that eliminates galling and allows you to resize cases without lubricant. This reduces prep time, cleanup, and case damage, and extends the life of your dies.

What dies are included in this set?

The set includes a sizing die, expander die, and bullet seating die with built-in crimp function.