3 versus 2 reloading dies for 500 NE

[Rare Breed]

Need help friends...I cannot find anything telling me the difference in 3 die versus 2 die sets for my new 500 NE. I have looked for online information and videos but can find nothing. the 2 die RCBS set says they are full die size and I have both a Hornady and Redding 3 die sets. Please give me guidance.

Thanks.

 

[IvW]

2 die should be sufficient for 500 NE. First one is full length resize second one seats and crimps bullet in place all you need foe a NE. Just make sure cases are correct length.

 

[IridiumRed]

I"m GUESSING that both sets (both 2 die, 3 die sets) have one die for sizing, and one die for seating / crimping bullets

The third die is probably an expander, to expand out / bell the case mouth, which is most useful when using lead (unjacketed) bullets - this eases the bullets transition into the case during seating, preventing the bullet base from getting damaged and/or misaligned

 

[Rare Breed]

Perfect! Thanks!

 

[93marlin]

Lee dies will sometimes have a "factory" crimp die as the 3rd.
I have a set of those for 375RCM

 

[Ivorygrip]

My Hornady 3 die set for 500 NE has a sizing die, expander die and seating die.
the seating die does a excellent job on the crimp by the way.