Can't find dies..

[teknickle]

I have 4 sets of Lee carbide dies, but now I need a 9mm and 45acp set...but it doesn't seem that anyone has them in stock except fleaBay (and for $50).
Does any local shop in Indiana have them?
I would rather money go to local business than some gouger sitting behind a computer that probably doesn't even OWN a firearm.

I know that they won't be $25, but will be $35 or more for the 3-piece set.
Any ideas?

 

[M67]

I don't know what you're talking about. In the past 30 days I've bought both 9mm and 38/357 Hornady Titanium Nitride dies for $25 each

That being said, the 9mms were slightly used, but the 357s were brand spanking new. But, both buys from an individual.


Basically, .45acp, .380, 9mm, 40/10mm, 5.56/223/223 small base, and 308 dies are hard to find now, no matter what brand, be it Lee, Hornady, Lyman, Dillon, etc.

Just keep looking for them, they'll come back up eventually.

 

[teknickle]

Well, that sounds encouraging anyway. And yes, I have dug through the classifieds on here too. I made a deal on a set this week and then the seller backed out last minute.
So then I made a generous offer on the new listing and still nada.
I think some people are scared that things might get WORSE before they get better.
Quite possible, but we have to be realistic too.
I have come across some people think that whatever *they* happen to be sitting on is pure gold (looking for the panic prices) but then want to use LAST YEAR'S pricing to value my ammo when as a trade.
You can't have it both ways. (and I usually refer to pre-panic for apples to apples comparison).

I will keep looking. I have friends nearby with the calibers I need, I just don't like keeping them up until wee hours (which is when I like to relax and work on stuff).

 

[M67]

I will keep looking. I have friends nearby with the calibers I need, I just don't like keeping them up until wee hours (which is when I like to relax and work on stuff).

Nothing wrong with borrowing. I'm borrowing a friend's 9mm caliber conversion right now because Dillon is so backed on shipping.

It'll normalize.........eventually.

 

[Que]

If you are in a tight and need a set fast, I have a set that you can borrow until you get some. Send me a PM and we can make arrangements for you to get them.

 

[teknickle]

Wow, Que, that is very generous. No rush, though. I will just have to place an order somewhere and then wait.
Until then, I think I am going to wall off my reloading corner..keep the dang cats from walking all over everything like they OWN the place.

 

[miguel]

You might try the reloading swap meet at Profire on Saturday if you are close to the south side of Indy.

 

[gopurdue02]

I would second profire. They got a fairly sizable die shipment in last week and they have TONS of dies. Literally enough to stock all the shelves and stack on the counter.

 

[teknickle]

I looked up their website Welcome to Profire Arms and Supply - Indianapolis, Indiana's ONLY Full Line Reloading Supply Shop !!
and also found YouTube video of Que visiting Andrew at ProFire.

The only issue is that I am near the Michigan border, and that is a bit of a drive.
Would it be wasting my time if I asked them to charge me for the dies and shipping and have them ship it up here?

 

[praff]

Teknickle....

I might be able to help you out on a set of 45 dies. I recently bought a used dillon setup and it came with a set of 45 dies. I would be willing to let my RCBS set go for a fair price if you are interested. PM me if you are and we can work something out maybe even a trade of some sort. Lemme know

 

[mr.steve]

You might be closer to Kempfs in Michigan City. Home - Kempf Gun Shop
I go there for Lee equipment. He is a distributor and has stock when most places don't. He also has brass, powder, bullets, and primers. good luck!

 

[JonProphet]

We got ours from amazon. Took about 2 weeks to get them.

 

[rollingblock]

Try titan reloading, good people, he is close to the Lee factory and pricing is reasonable. I checked a couple days ago and he had 45acp 4 die sets in stock

 

[Toolepqk]

Try titan reloading, good people, he is close to the Lee factory and pricing is reasonable. I checked a couple days ago and he had 45acp 4 die sets in stock

Titan reloading is a great website, keep checking it. They ship quick.

 

[teknickle]

I don't know how I forgot about Titan. sheesh.
But the INGo community pulled through again!
Praff sold me a set of 45acp dies, so I should be getting going soon.
(and I am down to about 1 single mag of factory ammo I can use at the range in my 45)

It's nuts because now I can't just run out and take people shooting. I am actually running low on ammo, where I didn't even blink before when throwing boxes in the range bag.

 

[PGRChaplain]

Try F&S, Their a Lee distributor.
https://fsreloading.com/

 

[Lodogg2221]

Or backorder them somewhere if you arent in a huge hurry.
Thats what I plan to do if I cant find them in stock somewhere at non-ridiculous prices.
Ive got 4-5 more calibers to get yet.

 

[BudS]

Just received my Lee .45acp carbide dies in today. Thanks to 10ring.com, they were in stock and shipped the same day. I have been looking for a set for about a month, especially at the LGS, or even regional gun shops with no luck. Then I took my search online and it took 2 days before I finally found a set at 10Ring. It looks like they have Lee 9mm dies in stock as well.

 

[BK1962]

PM me for info here in the SB area...