As far as the dies, I haven't gotten them them but I imagine them to be non carbide.

A couple more questions, all pertaining to 44 mag.
Whats the difference between roll crimp and taper crimp?

Is the sizing die the only carbide die in the set or are all three? (The reason I ask is that I see on ebay a set of dies with a carbide sizing die. And I was wondering if buying that set would eliminate the lube.)

I may get a set of carbide dies once I receive my ebay purchase and sell the ones I get if they are not carbide. Also, how do I tell if the dies are in good shape? I'd hate to get the used set I bought, put them up for sale and they aren't in good shape.

Thanks again

Dan