Will the Redding 38 Super Auto Titanium Carbide Die Set require case lubrication during the resizing process?

No case lubrication is required when using this set. The solid titanium carbide sizing ring provides a smooth, non-galling surface that allows straight-wall .38 Super brass to be resized cleanly without messy lubricants.

Is this 3-die set compatible with progressive reloading presses like the Dillon 650 or 750?

This standard 3-die set features a dedicated expander die and is best suited for single-stage and turret presses. For high-speed progressive presses where expanding occurs at the powder-measure station, Redding recommends their Pro Series or Competition Pro Series sets instead.

What shellholder do I need to use with the Redding 88271 die set on my reloading press?

This die set requires a standard Redding Shellholder #10, which fits industry-standard 7/8"-14 reloading presses. Please note that the shellholder is sold separately and must be acquired independently.

.38 Super Die Set - Redding 88271

The Redding NxGEN Titanium Carbide 3-Die Set for .38 Super Auto (Part No. 88271) provides precision sizing, expanding, and seating for handloading straight-walled pistol ammunition. Featuring an industry-standard 7/8"-14 mounting thread, this three-piece set processes .38 Super Auto brass designed for .355" diameter projectiles. The solid titanium carbide sizing ring eliminates the need for case lubrication during resizing while minimising working of the brass to maintain consistent case life and chamber tolerances.

Key Features

NxGEN Titanium Carbide Sizing: Sizing die (Part #87271) includes a smooth, non-galling carbide insert that resizes straight-walled cases without lubricant and houses an integrated decapping unit.
Dedicated Expander Die: The included expanding die (Part #93271 with plug #93354) creates a uniform mouth flare to allow concentric, non-shaving bullet alignment.
Bullet Seating Die: The seating die (Part #92271) seats projectiles to precise overall lengths and applies a built-in crimp.
Standard Press Integration: Machined with 7/8"-14 threads to mount on standard single-stage, turret, and manual reloading presses.

Specifications

Calibre Compatibility: .38 Super Auto (.355" diameter projectiles)
Thread Standard: 7/8"-14
Required Shellholder: Redding Shellholder #10 (sold separately)
Set Composition: 3 dies (Titanium Carbide Sizing Die with decapping unit, Expander Die, Seating Die with crimp)
Product Weight: Approximately 0.5–0.7 kg

Who is the Redding 38 Super Auto Titanium Carbide Die Set for?

IPSC and USPSA action shooting competitors — who require high-volume, lube-free processing of .38 Super Auto cartridges loaded with .355" diameter bullets to maintain precise match-grade chambering tolerances using this titanium carbide reloading die set.
Recreational handloaders using single-stage or turret presses — who mount tooling directly via standard 7/8"-14 threads and use a separate expander die to stage cases manually before bullet seating.

Less suitable for: High-speed progressive press setups that perform case expanding at the powder-measure station; these configurations require a progressive-specific die set featuring a dedicated profile or taper crimp die with a wide-mouthed radiused entry and no separate expander die.

SKU	RD41960LP
Model #	88271
Brand	Redding
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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