I have the Dillon carbide 223 sizing die that I picked up years ago. I think I paid $40 for it because I remember the one carbide die cost the same as a full set of regular dies. I don't know how many cases I have sized with it but I would guess somewhere in the 15K range. With lube, the carbide die makes sizing of 223 almost effortless.
The one I would spend the carbide money on is the 308. They take a lot more effort to size. I have an RCBS set for 308 that I picked up cheap but have used Hornady New Dimension dies and like them better.
"The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." John Steinbeck
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