Got both my dies from time ordered to mail box in about 1.5 weeks. this is too Canada !
Had to pop both them in and give them a try. Both size perfect. thanks again Lathesmith
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Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
Got both my dies from time ordered to mail box in about 1.5 weeks. this is too Canada !
Had to pop both them in and give them a try. Both size perfect. thanks again Lathesmith
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
ah so there a little cheaper to manufacture , but work just as well. sounds good.
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
does buckshot design refer to the way the extra lube holes are blocked?
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
im interested in a few dies but im not sure what style i need. I just bought a new star/magma sizer from magma. do i need :
"standard" dies is $26 for the Buckshot design, and $34 for the...
Forum: Cast Boolits
trying multiple times to chamber a fresh round right after a squib
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
im Canadian and the seller wishes to sell to Americans only.
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
no, im using lee carbide dies. when my star comes in ill load 50 or so and give them a test. i should order a .452 sizing die as i would like to make boolits for my friends too.
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
chamber fine, and i haven't sized them yet. .4535 dropped size. loaded case size at neck is .448"
they don't fit my dillion case/ammo checker , but i feel no resistance with these dummy loads...
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
bullet feeder and air cylinder would be nice upgrades. maybe a heater but i dont think ill need it for the lube i run.
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
One more question , sort of on the same lines.
iv ordered my star with .453 sizer die, because my my sti spartan barrel slugged at .452 what happens if my measurement is off slightly and my...
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
so im guessing by the responses that only magma makes accessories for the sizer? Besides Lathesmiths dies and handle of course
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
ordered the lubesizer today from magma. feel good about it. it will be nice to get rid of the rcbs.
does anyone make upgrades for it like magma? bullet feeder, air cylinder for the lube ?
Forum: Cast Boolits
did you ask after you paid why such a low price?
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
why how long do they take to get when ordered new?
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
pistol is my intended use, iv owned a 4500 before. it worked very well but slow. star looks much faster.
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
where can i find one for sale? they don't seem to be around the sale section very much (good thing i guess). magna makes them now as i understand but they dont make it easy to purchase them either....
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Thanks very Much Jerry , very clear answers. And that topic is not off topic at all. id like to try one of these rotometals sb. What was your procedure to ad the chunks to your lead mix?
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
tin i can find locally so lino doesn't seem to be the most cost effective allow metal to me . i have cast my range lead as is and have no problem with fill out. maybe a little more tin would be ok...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
im considering pure antimony shot from rotometals. from what iv read here it will melt in with regular pot temperature given some time.
anyone care to comment. the reasoning is the pure...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
well im Canadian so shipping costs normally are threw the roof with ebay items , and rotto metals.
Id alloy with lino type if i had some thats for sure. anyone got some to sell?
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Looking for a bit of help. i have smelted down some what should be close to 100% pure lead from range scrap and sheeting.
id like to cast mostly 9mm lyman 120g tc boolits with this lead. but...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Got ya, that makes sense. Thanks again everyone.
anyone have or recommend a good mold for 9mm. i like the TC shape myself but....
Forum: Cast Boolits
air cool for the test. i dont own a .357 gun right now but wanted to test the lead i got , and all my new casting gear. im guessing a water drop would be a good idea for the .357mag load?
ill be...
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