Steve,
I don't recall mentioning carbide dies at all, don't know why I would really as I only neck size my brass, using Lee kit,
http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi/catalog/browse.cgi?1200919139.5425=/html/catalog/dies-dlxrifle.html
I certainly would not advocate to steyr 243 that he starts to reload before he has made all possible enquiries in relation to it. That is why I suggested that he took up Sikamalcs offer to have a look at his setup. I am sorry if I have caused any confusion.
I would like to say though, that although reloading can be dangerous, if you are methodical, and do things properly it is nothing to be afraid of, after all crossing the road can be dangerous if you do not follow the rules. There is IMHO a lot of B.S. thrown about in relation to reloading, a lot of stuff only applies to bench rest and target shooters and does not really apply at all to the average stalker. Getting all anal as to whether it is loaded to within 5,6 or 7 thou of the lands in order to reduce a group from an inch to half an inch is the domain of the competition shooter, most stalkers would be more than happy with an inch group. There is obviously a place for this type of reloading but when it all starts to be flagged up to the beginner this is, I think, too much.
To start with KISS, Keep It Simple, Stupid, take the basic ingredients load a round, fire it safely. Master that and then you can fiddle to your hearts content.
John
Forgot to say, Mr B if you are not already at it, reloading that is, we shall get you started when you come up to shoo this biscuit eating stag.