Here is a picture of a short die, next to a standard length die, that was made by Lathesmith. These are for sizing bullets that do not need to be lubed (i.e. PC, Hi-Tec, Plated,...
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Forum: Swappin & Sellin
Here is a picture of a short die, next to a standard length die, that was made by Lathesmith. These are for sizing bullets that do not need to be lubed (i.e. PC, Hi-Tec, Plated,...
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
so are they all closed down now? I was surprised there were not any other sizer parts listed on the auction. Curious if that inventory is getting shipped down under, or if there just wasn't any.
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Forum: Casting Equipment
There is a 19L on ebay right now for $49.99 with free shipping.
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Forum: 3D PRINTED RELATED ITEMS
+1 on the FreeCad. Been using it off and on since I bought my first printer back in 2021. I have modeled things from scratch (ex. the wife asked for something to put on the inside of cabinet door...
Forum: 3D PRINTED RELATED ITEMS
I am trying to get brass base up working on a 300 size as well. I downloaded the 1.4.6.5 release and do not see the 300 Brass Base Up ramp file in the zip file. I Logged in to GitHub and I do not...
Forum: Completed Deals
pm sent about 358477.
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Forum: Casting Equipment
When I spoke with him yesterday, he mentioned he had been doing this for 50 years. The conversation definitely left me with the impression he might be ready retire and not have the stress of running...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I also called and ordered a part for my sizer today and heard the same things from him. When I ordered a feeder for the Star sizer from him abaout a year ago, he mentioned then that he couldn't find...
Forum: Completed Deals
Another option would be to get sizing bushings from NOE and their adapter that let's you use them with the Star.
NOE Star Adapter:...
Forum: 3D PRINTED RELATED ITEMS
I have had pretty good luck with the #5 slide plate for the Lee 358-158-RNFP.
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MP makes a 200 gr, RNFP that works well. I have put several hundred thru a S&W 645 without any problems.
You can get it in the below configurations:
- 4 cavity brass with lube groove and...
Forum: Swappin & Sellin
pm incoming on the remaing lot of 40/10.
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I used brakeline protector I purchased from Amazon, which handles 45 ACP cases just fine. Might not work on 44 mag tho, since the rim diameter is 0.514".
The Stop Shop Stainless Brake Line...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
are you talking about the 2.5 liter one? if so, I think this basket works
iSonic PB4820A Plastic Basket for Ultrasonic Cleaner P4820, Grey https://a.co/d/dgsfgU7
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Forum: Casting Equipment
I used the terminal block because I felt it was cleaner, and let me take all the wires to one central place if I ever need to troubleshoot or replace something. Using wire nuts is certainly another...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I built a unit using a gutted PC power supply box about 5 years ago and posted pics of my build. Here is a link to that:
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Forum: Cast Boolits
Cast some MP 359-135 HP'shttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230612/0a7305b16a8b630d5de8de735a7485fd.jpg
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Forum: Reloading Equipment
I saw a you tube video where someone put rubber bands on the wheels to prevent them from slipping on the drum.
I found the video. https://youtu.be/MqFNNvbf3yo
Go to about the 4:45 mark where he...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I thought I read somewhere that the first number was the amount of flare at the case mouth, and the second number was the amount of expansion inside the case.
My understanding is generally...
Forum: 3D PRINTED RELATED ITEMS
No sir, not a clickable link.
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This is what Tapatalk looks like, as well as Tyler's profile (no link there).
I can not access the forums from my work computer, so using my mobile device is the main option during the day, and I...
Forum: 3D PRINTED RELATED ITEMS
Alternatively, you can login to github and search for BF556.
For those of us using Tapatalk (and possibly other mobile apps) to view the forum, we don't see people's signature and thus the link is...
What problems did you encounter? Which mold did you get?
I have three lee 6 cavity molds ĺAll in pistol calibers) that all cast fine. I also use Lyman, MP and also have an H&G, so I have cast...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Thanks. I wonder if he is using a different supplier. I bought some JD Green from him in 2019 that had more of a "pea soup" color.
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Forum: Cast Boolits
What brand/color is that green PC?
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BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |