WTB/WTT Star sizer die

[Denver]

I need a .360 or .361 sizing die for my Star luber/sizer. I have .356, .357, and a .451+ that I would trade for the above.

Thanks, Ron

[anachronism]

I need a .360 or .361 sizing die for my Star luber/sizer. I have .356, .357, and a .451+ that I would trade for the above.

Thanks, Ron

Polish out your least favorite die to your exact needs yourself. It's especially easy to do with a Star because it doesn't use a center piston. All you really need is an electric drill, a small diameter shaft with a slot in it and some emery cloth in a couple of different grits.

Bob

[Denver]

Thanks Bob,

I considered that and sending one off to have it honed out, but thought I'd try this route first. I'd try honing out one of my Lyman dies first though.

Ron

[anachronism]

It's not difficult to do. Keep it in mind. Or Robert Stillwell could hone it out for you. I don't remember what he charges to do it...

Bob

[Denver]

Bob;

Problem solved. I took a Lyman .358 die and chucked it in the 4 jaw on my lathe and proceeded to hone it out to .360. I had some 38 wadcutters that I bumped up to oversize in a bench vice, then ran them through the new die. They came out at very close to .360 and were nice and uniform for roundness. Satisfied that I could do it without "egging" the die, I took the Star .357 die I have and honed it also. Turned out very nicly as well. Now when the new Lee 360 180 RF mold arrives, I'll be ready. I just hope it will cast at or over. 360 .

Ron

[anachronism]

If not, you should be able to adjust you bullet diameter a bit with an alloy change.